This paper presents a reanalysis of Site 9DA89, a Historical trash midden excavated during 1970s MARTA rail line construction in Atlanta, Georgia. Dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s, the site provides a rare material record of domestic life in a rapidly urbanizing neighborhood during the post-reconstruction period. Drawing on over 20,000 artifacts, archival records, and prior student analyses, this study applies a gender archaeology framework to interrogate how women negotiated identity, domesticity, and social change at the turn of the 20th century. By recognizing that ideological performance and resistance are embedded within daily household consumption and practices, this research challenges the often monolithic narratives of Victorian femininity and highlights the intersectionality of race, class, and gender. The project underscores the value of legacy collections and Historical archaeology in capturing the multivocal texture of everyday life and expands our understanding of women’s agency in shaping Southern urban landscapes.