In 2020, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis’s Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) retained Hess, Roise and Company to resurvey and reevaluate the historic eligibility of the Upper Harbor Historic District, which includes the Upper Harbor Terminal.

An archaeological subconsultant, Nienow Cultural Consultants, completed a Phase Ia archaeological review and report for the city-owned UHT.

This 63-page report includes documents the consultant’s findings and recommendation.