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This layer of bricks was the original open hearth base built in 1831 when Samuel Hermann had the house constructed.

This shot shows an overview of the verdant Hermann-Grima courtyard during one of several excavations performed by the University of New Orleans.

A student shovels soil in an excavation unit of the Hermann-Grima house.

One student watches as the other uses a shovel in an excavation unit in the Hermann-Grima courtyard.

Photograph of Excavation Unit 10 at Hermann-Grima House.

Workers prepare an area along the Exchange Shop entrance in the Hermann-Grima courtyard prior to excavations.

A University of New Orleans field school student stands in an excavation unit in the Hermann-Grima House courtyard. In the background, the sign reads "Christian Woman's Exchange Shop." The Christian Women’s Association has owned the house since 1924,…

Members of the excavation team work on a unit of the 1977 Congo Square Excavation.

A Firehouse used to occupy the area of the park close to Rampart Street, and the excavation revealed an fire well that reserved water for firefighting. After the city utilities were established, the well likely became used as a trash pit. Artifacts…

In the Jazz Complex area of the excavation, archaeologists uncovered what appeared to be a brick patio or walk, indicating that this particular area of the park seems to have always been used as an open yard area.