Chris,

I would suggest also that you contact the excellent Archaeological
Conservancy in Santa Fe, NM, Mark Michel, Director. The AC operates much
like the Nature Conservancy, purchasing, through a variety of creative
means, archaeologically significant sites threatened by development.  I
doubt this would be a project for them to take on themselves, but I'd bet
they would have some strategic and tactical advice.

Daniel Goodwin, NYSHA

>From: Wayne Miller <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: "A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State
>          history." <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: War of 1812 Burial Site Threatened Again
>Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 14:22:14 GMT
>
>It would seem important to get the feds involved. My understanding is that
>if it can be proved that there are active duty soldiers buried on a site,
>that site will be declared historic and gain protection. The VA is probably
>a good place to start. Your local congressperson would also be a good
>contact, assuming they are supportive. Also, faculty at U of R, RIT, Monroe
>CC, or Brockport or Geneseo that teach local anthropology/archeology or
>American history might be interested in this cause.
>Wayne Miller
>Plattsburgh State
>
>[log in to unmask] writes:
>
> > Monroe County has proposed an expansion of the Seneca Park Zoo that
>would
> > turn a portion of Frederick Law Olmsted's landscape into a parking lot.
> > Preservationists are waging a vigorous battle against county government
> > officials and zoo advocates.  For more information, contact the Landmark
> > Society of Western NY in Rochester http://www.landmarksociety.org
> >
> > Mary Jo Lanphear
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris Andrle [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, June 15, 2001 10:46 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: War of 1812 Burial Site Threatened Again
> >
> >
> > Here in Buffalo, the last intact War of 1812 historic site in the city
>is
> > under attack once again by proponents of zoo expansion. This is the site
>in
> > the middle of Frederick Law Olmsted's magnificent Delaware Park meadow
>where
> > 300 soldiers who died during 1813 at the Flint Hill encampment are
>buried.
> > Now in use as a golf course, a proposal has been made once again to take
>the
> > land for zoo expansion. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any other
> > situations like this or has any ideas about what can be done about it.
>For
> > example, is there any sort of protection available for this type of
>site?
> > Are there any organizations which might help oppose something like this?
>How
> > about veteran's organizations? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
> >
> > Chris Andrle

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