Archaeological Work in the Bahamas, 1980 - 1985
Scope and Contents
Tusculum Plantation, New Providence, Bahamas Illustrations - Recorded and Drawn by Dorothee Stelzer King
Figure Number Followed by Subject and Description
1.1 Map of the Bahamas
1.2 Map of New Providence; Tusculum is located on the northwest coastline
3.1 Map pre-dating recent subdivisions that occurred circa 1985. The map shows the Tusculum site located on the northern coastline of New Providence and its relationship to adjacent areas and topography. A curved road leads to the ruin complex situated at the top of the ridge
3.3 Cross section of the Gambier Ridge at the Tusculum site
3.8 Site plan of the Ruin Complex showing Ruin A on the summit of the ridge, and the locations Ruins B, C, D and F. Also shown are three wells and the old roadway in dotted lines
3.10 Ruin A: Axonometric View as it appeared at the time of the survey. The north facade with the entrance and the north terrace are in the foreground
3.25 Ruin A: Wall Plan at the time of the survey.
3.26 Ruin A: North-South Section through the Ruin
3.27 Ruin A: North Elevation
3.28 Ruin A: South Elevation
3.29 Ruin A: East Elevation
3.30 Ruin A: West Elevation
3.31 Ruin A: Typical Wall Section with Window Opening
3.32 Ruin A: Typical Wall Section through Cellar Window
3.34 Ruin B: Axonometric View of the Ruin at the time of the survey. In the foreground, attached to the eastern wall, is a small addition. The wall shown collapsed and faces Ruin A.
3.35 Ruin B: Wall Plan
3.36 Ruin B: West Elevation
3.37 Ruin B: East Elevation
3.38 Ruin B: North Elevation
3.39 Ruin B: South Elevation
3.40 Ruin C: Axonometric View of the Ruin at the time of the survey. The front elevation with three doors and a window faces east and the Main House, Ruin A. In the foreground, to the right, are the remains of the fireplace. The rear wall, to the west, has collapsed to its foundations.
3.41 Ruin C: Wall Plan
3.42 Ruin C: North Elevation
3.43 Ruin C: South Elevation
3.44 Ruin C: East Elevation
3.45 Ruin C: West Elevation
Dates
- 1980 - 1985
Creator
- From the Collection: King, Dorothée (Architect, Person)
Language
Material is in English and German.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.92 Cubic Feet (6 boxes; 6 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu