3rd and Ash streets
Tempe Depot
An archaeological excavation project located only two blocks from Logan Simpson’s Tempe Arizona office, which identified some of the oldest prehistoric remains in the City of Tempe, as well as historic resources dating to the founding of the City.
Project Type
Historic Archaeology
Location
Arizona
Highlights
Preservation matrix is City of Tempe regulations
Railroad depot property had blacksmith shop and community refuse incinerator
Prehistoric thermal pit dates to 4681-4493 BC
Excavations demonstrate presence of significant ancient geomorphological horizon in Tempe
