Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority

San Gabriel Trench Project - City of San Gabriel

San Gabriel Trench Grade Separation Project Archaeological
Excavation Guided Viewing Program

PROGRAM
The Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority (ACE) has established a Guided Viewing Program to offer the opportunity for students, residents and others to view the excavation by archaeologists who will be searching for artifacts and items at a site near the San Gabriel Mission, founded in 1771. The area to be excavated is within the railroad right-of-way and was once part of the extended grounds of the Mission, which predated the settlement of the City of Los Angeles. The archaeological work will precede construction of the San Gabriel Trench Grade Separation Project. The site is likely to prove one of Southern California’s most important archaeological sites. Previous exploratory work uncovered nearly 20,000 items, including pottery, glass, beads, bricks, horseshoes, Native American stone tools and animal bones.
WHEN/WHERE
Excavation is anticipated to commence in November 2011 and continue for three months. Viewings on weekdays during regular business hours will be conducted from a secured observation deck overlooking the site.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are required. Participants must take part in an advance safety briefing. For reservations, please call the Project Helpline at (888) ACE-1426.

For more project information, please call the Project Helpline at (888) ACE-1426 .