New Front

This interactive digital report makes available the archaeological discoveries from along the Delaware River waterfront, in the Philadelphia neighborhoods of Northern Liberties, Kensington-Fishtown, and Port Richmond. These sites, and the artifacts within them, were uncovered during archaeological excavations conducted in advance of construction for the I-95 Girard Avenue Interchange Improvement Project.

About the I95 Report

This interactive digital report makes available the archaeological discoveries from along the Delaware River waterfront, in the Philadelphia neighborhoods of Northern Liberties, Kensington-Fishtown, and Port Richmond. These sites, and the artifacts within them, were uncovered during archaeological excavations conducted in advance of construction for the I-95 Girard Avenue Interchange Improvement Project.

Some pages and galleries are temporarily unavailable for viewing while artifacts of potential cultural sensitivity are reviewed. You can find more information here: Department of the Interior Rules Implementation

Would you like to talk with archaeologists and get up close and personal with artifacts recovered from the I-95 Girard Avenue project?

The Archaeology Center offers this unique interpretive experience free to the public.
Located in the heart of the project area, the Archaeology Center serves as a working archaeological laboratory while the I-95 Girard Avenue Interchange Project is ongoing.

River Chronicles

River Chronicles is a journal dedicated to sharing discoveries, artifacts, and in-depth analysis from the ongoing archaeological work in support of the I-95 project.

Read the River Chronicles