Frost Town Archaeology has been excavating the Hall Residence and Macumber Residence since 2017. This page is dedicated to the material culture that has been discovered archaeologically and put on display as part of the “Frost Town: The History and Ecology of a Ghost Town” exhibit. The exhibit was designed and researched by Natalie Klein (Brockport ’23) and Evelyn Patterson (Brockport ’23) as part of a spring 2023 paid internship with Dr. Smith.
I: Daily Consumption at Frost Town
This display case is devoted to daily use items that are related to consumption, ranging from spoons and bottles, to pipes and plates.


II: Personal Objects of Frost Town’s Inhabitants
This display features personal objects of Frost Town, including shoes, buckles, buttons, and coins.



III: Farming and Industrial Objects
The display below features tools that would have been seen around a Frost Town home, including saws, plowing equipment, shotgun shells, vices, and other equipment.


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