The Repair Of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891 - Fifteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the - Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1893-94, - Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 315-348 by Cosmos Mindeleff
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page 30 of 58 (51%)
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When the work is completed it must pass the final inspection of the supervisor, or such person as the Secretary of the Interior may designate for the purpose. 1. CLEARING OUT THE DÉBRIS The débris now filling up the interior is to be removed down to the floor level, or the original ground level. The débris covering an area measuring 10 feet from the exterior walls of the building in every direction is also to be removed. This work is to be carried on in conjunction with the underpinning of the walls, and is to be dependent upon the progress of the latter, the work being done as required by the person holding the contract for the underpinning. All proper precautions must be observed during the progress of the work to prevent any injury to the building, the walls being properly braced and supported before excavation is commenced. The contractor will be held responsible for any injury to the building. Any objects found of archeologic or other value properly belong to the United States and must be deposited in the National Museum. The material removed from the building and from the area about it is to be removed to a proper distance, not less than 100 yards from the building. Proper drainage channels must be provided to keep the excavated area permanently clear of water. 2. UNDERPINNING WALLS The walls where eroded at the ground level are to be underpinned with hard-burned brick, laid in good cement mortar and extending to a depth of at least 12 inches below the original ground level. This work must be carried on gradually and very carefully in conjunction with the clearing |
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