The house site supported ornamented plastered concrete walls on its southern and eastern exposures, the latter having suffered partial collapse early in 2015. The surviving superstructure is clearly from a later construction. Exposed inner walls on its southern flank reveal concrete reinforced with what appear to be the rails from the small gauge Decauville system used to haul cane from the fields to the mill. Visitors in 1938 described a new house owned by Lorenzo Tous that was constructed on the original site. A 1947 photograph clearly shows a frame house incorporating the plastered walls under construction directly on top of the larger stone foundation that survives today.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso; Manuel J. Cobos
Subjects Facet:
Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Villages; Housing; Building
Phytolith samples were extracted from the profile of La Cárcel Unit 1 after excavation. The profile illustrates the regular depth of soil development in this highland area of the island.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Plant Remains (Archaeology)
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-7-3
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
DSC00226
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
A number of 2X2 m units were excavated immediately adjacent to the historic building called La Cárcel or jail, but also locally referred to as El Comisariato or commisary as it likely functed as the village store at least during later years of the Hacienda El Progreso.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-6-30
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
IMGP2569
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
This image was taken from Loma del Consuelo showing the verdant, green, invasive regrowth in the ZUE around El Progreso. Major invasive plants include guava, mountain or hill raspberry, grasses, and feral crop plants. León Dormido (Kicker Rock) lies in the distance (upper right).
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Plants; Landscapes
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-06-20
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
IMGP2491
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
This fragment of what appears to be a ceramic plate was recovered in midden excavations in 2014. The bottom of the plate reads "Manuel" (presumably Cobos), Guayas (the coastal mainland province where Guayaquil is located) and "Del Malecon" (pier, and riverfront main street of the city).
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Pottery; Ceramics
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-7-16
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
DSC00646
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
This image was taken inside the park directly to the south of the higher elevation ZUE in which El Progreso is located. This Arid Zone is dominated by deciduous plants, including Prickly Pear , Candelabra, Lava cacti, shrubs, herbs, and smaller trees like Palo Santo .
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Landscapes
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-07-06
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
IMGP2602
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
This complete medicine jar was found in the mill area in 2014.The late nineteenth century was a time when patent medicines thrived as modern cure-alls. The rare mention of health care at Hacienda El Progreso was the existence of a “hospital” room inside Cobos’ house.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Glassware; Medicine
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-11-6
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
DSC0289
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
Buttons, including 15 bone, 12 mother of pearl, and 13 white Prosser china buttons were recovered in the midden and house excavations. This appears to be a button, or perhaps some decorative piece from clothing.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Buttons; Clothing and Dress;
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-11-6
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
Native evergreen Tree Scalesia (foreground), which can grow to a height of 20 m, dominates the highland Scalesia Zone which can extend to an elevation of 400-500 masl. Overgrown patstures can be seen in the background.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Plants; Landscapes
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-07-02
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
IMGP2581
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
This specimen is one of 15 refined white earthenware fragments that were recovered with legible makers’ marks. It was made by Barluet & Cie./Creil & Montereau, from Creil in the north of France.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Pottery; Ceramics
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-7-8
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
DSC00655
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
El Progreso occasonally receives visitors attracted to the ruins of Hacienda El Progreso; however, most tourists to the island do not travel into the highlands, and those who do, often bypass the village completely. This tour group of local students from the coast stand at the intersection directly below and to the east of the hacienda house ruins.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso; Manuel J. Cobos
Subjects Facet:
Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Community Archaeology; Tourism
This specimen is one of 15 refined white earthenware fragments that were recovered with legible makers’ marks. It is one of two preserved specimens made by Gien, on the Loire River in France.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Pottery; Ceramics
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-7-18
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
DSC00658
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
This specimen is one of 15 refined white earthenware fragments that were recovered with legible makers’ marks. Royal Ironstone China was made by Johnson Brothers in Britain's Staffordshire potting district.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Pottery; Ceramics
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-7-18
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
DSC00664
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
A bottle of “Dr. H.F. Peery’s Dead Shot Vermifuge” was recovered in archaeological context. This contained a deworming agent, made by A & B Sands in New York City.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Glassware; Medicine
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-7-11
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
A green glass shoulder seal marked “RICHARD & MULLER/NEUFCHATEL” with a Swiss cross in the centre of the seal may have originally been part of a brandy/cognac bottle; however, the company also were exporters of absinthe.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Excavations (Archaeology)--Ecuador; Glassware; Wine bottles
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands;-0.9079084740482873, -89.55796369211261
This intact boiler, one of the two preserved examples, provided the necessary steam required to operate the press engine and other processing equipment. The holes on the end plates suggest that the steam was supplied by a system of horizontal return tubular (HRT) fire tube boilers. Each opening was connected by a horizontal tube to its counterpart on the opposite end. Heat was conducted from the externally-fired dutch oven through each tube via a flue on the back end of the combustion chamber. The multiple tubes created a large surface area for heating the surrounding water within the sealed boiler. At least 114 openings can be counted on one intact boiler end. Deerr (1911:404) calculated that a seven foot diameter boiler with 120 tubes can supply 1800 ft² of heating surface.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso; ingenio
Subjects Facet:
San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Sugar Factories; Steam-boilers
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
2014
Date searchable:
2014
Date searchable:
2014-7-10
Genre:
Digital image
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
image
Identifier:
12
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Location(s):
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso, (Galapagos Islands);Galapagos Islands