Human Remains Found at Washington Square, PA
Oct 9, 2006 1:20 pm US/Eastern Human Remains Found By PECO Crew (AP) PHILADELPHIA An archaeological team is heading to Philadelphia to examine some human remains found at historic Washington Square. A PECO Energy crew working near the southwest corner of the park discovered bones that have been identified as human remains. A team of archaeologists will try to determine where the bones came from. http://cbs3.com/topstories/local_story_282132340.html

Experts to Examine Bones Found in Center City Park by KYW’s Karin Phillips An archaeological team is expected in Philadelphia shortly to examine some human remains found on Washington Square. A PECO Energy crew working on the southwest corner of Sixth and Walnut Streets discovered a nest of bones that have been identified as human remains. Next comes a team of archaeologists to determine where the bones came from. Jane Cowley, Public Affairs Officer for Independence National Historical Park, says Washington Square was used as a cemetery between 1700 and 1800, but many of the remains were moved as the park was developed: “I think this is a reminder for all of us of the history that we're all walking over every day. And Washington Square is sometimes overlooked; it's a square where people come and sit on a bench and read a book, and that's wonderful. But it is also an important historical site that has to be treated with appropriate dignity for what it contains.” http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/100864.php?contentType=4&contentId=219448