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Time Capsules Historical Markers
Time capsules preserve the salient features of history and can serve as valuable reminders of one generation for another. They can be found the world over and have been placed in the cornerstones of buildings, within parks, inside of monuments, and at historic sites. Usually, there is a commemorative plaque or sign to indicate the occasion of the placement, the date it was placed, the date to be opened, and the sponsoring organization.
75th Anniversary Buried October 31, 1987 to be opened in the year 2012 ——————— 100th Anniversary Buried October 13, 2012 To be opened in the Year 2037. — — Map (db m258597) HM
Side A Red Bay is nestled in the northwest corner of the state in Franklin County. The oak trees, planted by the Garden Club in 1937, issue a Main Street welcome through the “tunnel of trees.” Originally inhabited by Chickasaw . . . — — Map (db m41133) HM
Ashford was incorporated on June 22, 1891. Citizens, friends, and families of Ashford gathered here on June 22, 1991, to remember Ashford's durable and progressive history. This commemoration also affirmed their faith in Ashford's future by placing . . . — — Map (db m73411) HM
To Be Opened March 1, 2022
Dedicated at the construction completion March 1, 2002
Project Team
Owners - BLH Group, LLC
Brookmont Investors II, LLC
Spire Holdings, LLC
Developer - Brookmont Realty Group, LLC
General . . . — — Map (db m27010) HM
Interred on November 17, 2012 to commemorate Madison County's military history and to preserve items reminiscent of our Veterans' proud service to this great nation.
To be opened November 11, 2062 — — Map (db m85613) WM
Like these waters that flow to the sea
we tread this uncertain path -
at this stepstone we pause,
looking to our past, forward to our destiny,
and leave these treasures of our time.
The opening of this Time Capsule
on 3 January . . . — — Map (db m257100) HM
In memory of the gallant men who gave their lives on December 7, 1941 on the Battleship U.S.S.
Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor
Dedicated December 7, 1976
The Honorable Raul H. Castro, Governor of Arizona
The contributions . . . — — Map (db m26425) HM
Dedicated in Memory of
Charles Metcalfe
1855-1943
He deeded in perpetuity this land as a park for the use of Kingman youth. Recognized as a civic leader and land developer, He proposed development of Hualapai Mountain Park. He held . . . — — Map (db m29362) HM
An article published in October 1883 noted that the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad was about to begin construction of a large warehouse, loading platform and depot in Kingman. Work was delayed on the project, but the first depot was built in 1885.
. . . — — Map (db m278624) HM
Founded September 20, 1872
Dedicated this 9th day of May in this Bicentennial year of 1976 to the loving memory of the donors of this property: The John A. Seymore and Arthur L Wright Families.
Time capsule inclosed to be opened at . . . — — Map (db m305263) HM
The citizens of Hot Spring County celebrated the Arkansas Sesquicentennial 150 years of statehood 1836-1986 County Sesquicentennial Committee: Janis West, Chairman • Kathy Richardson • Mary Cheatham, Vice Chairman • Rick Dial • Susan . . . — — Map (db m262892) HM
The Little Rock was not always as it is now. To support
the Junction Bridge and ensure an adequate channel for
river traffic, much of the Rock was removed in 1872 and
1884. No one knows how the Point of Rocks looked
before progress took its . . . — — Map (db m116557) HM
To celebrate the 200th birthday of the founding of Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, this time capsule was placed by the Bicentennial Planning Committee. To be opened in 2118, the capsule contains items donated by citizens representing the way we . . . — — Map (db m285133) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition to this site – The mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area
In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed by Doris Birkland . . . — — Map (db m28815) HM
The Laboratory opened September 2, 1952 at this site, initially as a branch of the University of California Radiation Laboratory. Prior to the Lab's opening, this 630-acre parcel was the site of Livermore Naval Air Station, a World War II pilot . . . — — Map (db m25251) HM
Born in England 1799 – Died Rancho Las Positas 1858. Arrived in Monterey 1822. Married Josefa Higuera y Puentes 1830. Settled on Rancho Las Positas 1835.
“Next to the Mission Fathers, he was the first man to engage himself in the culture of . . . — — Map (db m199846) HM
(There are five markers and one dedication plaque affixed to the flagpole pedestal.)
History of Copperopolis
Copper (for ore) + opolos (for city)
Originally known as Copper Canyon, Copperopolis was established in 1860 when copper . . . — — Map (db m62356) HM
La Ville d'Etamps
a l'Amerique
This monument from General Patton's Route of Liberation is a gift of the people [of] Cannes, France to the people of California, sent via La Train de la Reconnaisance Francaise (Merci Train) and dedicated . . . — — Map (db m131236) HM
In celebration of the City of Alhambra’s Centennial in 2003 a time capsule was placed within this foundation on November 12, 2004.
During our centennial year we were proud to honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
. . . — — Map (db m266227) HM
City of Burbank
time capsule,
sealed on July 4, 1977, by the
Burbank Bicentennial Committee.
Dedicated to the citizens of Burbank
in the year 2001.
To be opened during their
Independence Day celebration.
City of Burbank
time . . . — — Map (db m312304) HM
Owensmouth and the West Valley area were served
by two post offices since 1912. In 1931, Owensmouth
became Canoga Park and it was decided to build a
permanent office for the area. This Canoga Park
post office opened in 1939 and is said . . . — — Map (db m211194) HM
On May 5, 1979, the President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, participated in the dedication of this Placita de Dolores. The following is a memorable excerpt from his remarks:
“... Freedom is never permanently ours, despite the . . . — — Map (db m162117) HM
On February 13, 2004, the Entertainment Industry's Time Capsule, buried on this world-famous corner since 1954, was opened to commemorate another 50 years of Hollywood
history. It was on this block that Cecil B. DeMille directed Hollywood's . . . — — Map (db m231871) HM
At this location on August 15, 1958 the first eight stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame were dedicated to Olive Borden, Ronald Colman, Louise Fazenda, Preston Foster, Burt Lancaster, Edward Sedgwick, Ernest Torrence and Joanne Woodward.
The Walk . . . — — Map (db m204738) HM
Bud Greenspan's
"16 Days of Glory,"
the official film
of the games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad.
Buried on June 18, 1987
by Mayor Tom Bradley and the Disney Channel.
Time capsule to be opened on July 28, 2034.
second marker: . . . — — Map (db m239675) HM
Committed December 13, 2009.
To be opened 2059.
Sponsored by: Iron Man Magazine .com
in conjunction with
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, 11th District;
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks. Created and developed by
Joseph and Christine . . . — — Map (db m231062) HM
Built in honor of World War 1 Veterans
on the site of W.H. Russell’s Livery Stable
by Colfax Post 192 American Legion
23 Apr. 1927
Cornerstone laid & building dedicated
for community use
26 June 1928
Agreement: Joint ownership . . . — — Map (db m45232) HM
Swiss Immigrant
Founder of New Helvetia
The beginning of Sacramento
Builder of Sutter’s Fort
A man of vision and compassion
who deserves the respect
and gratitude
of Americans and Swiss — — Map (db m167066) HM
100 Year Time Capsule,
placed in floor of Palisades Ranch Museum on January 19, 1990,
to be opened January 19, 2090.
By the Robert T. Older family,
Mohahve Historical Society,
and the
Helendale School Dist.
Located 1½ . . . — — Map (db m268173) HM
Original burial January 1990 - Bob Older's Palisades Ranch.
Excavation April 5, 2023.
Reburial Spring of 2023 - Helendale School.
To be opened January 2090.
A project of
Mohahve Historical Society
and
Helendale School . . . — — Map (db m284988) HM
In 1881, Captain John A. Frazier, a homesteader, purchased 127 acres of oceanfront land for $1200. While drilling for drinking water in 1884, Frazier tapped into an underground mineral spring. He built a 510 foot well tower and began promoting the . . . — — Map (db m100673) HM
Naval Aviation Centennial 1911-2011.
Coronado, the Birthplace of Naval Aviation.
Time capsule commemorating the
Centennial of Naval Aviation is buried here. — — Map (db m117061) HM
This tribute was conceived by the Founders of Taffy III, Inc. in June 1999 and donated to the Port of San Diego on 25 October 2006 as a symbol of the appreciation by the military to Bob Hope, an Honorary Veteran, and his fellow entertainers. . . . — — Map (db m281578) HM WM
On the evening of September 11, 1861, a group of concerned citizens met at the San Mateo County Courthouse. Their mission was to organize the Redwood Hose Company for the purpose of providing fire protection to the small settlement of Mezesville and . . . — — Map (db m202493) HM
Sequoia Union High School was founded in Redwood City in 1895, having two downtown locations before moving to the present site in 1924. With the exception of the Class of 1917, the tradition of installing graduation year plaques began with the first . . . — — Map (db m55258) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led and expedition near this site – The mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area.
In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed by Doris Birkland . . . — — Map (db m24727) HM
For generous contributions of time, land and facilities to the City of Patterson, citizens of Patterson recognizes these direct contributions as monuments to Jack Patterson’s heritage to the City of Patterson.
Contributions
1.Historical Building . . . — — Map (db m208523) HM
This bell was for many years at the honor farm at Frank Raines Park in the Del Puerto Canyon and was returned to Patterson because it was believed to be either the old Las Palmas School bell or the Presbyterian Church bell, both structures which are . . . — — Map (db m27357) HM
Historic City Hall was initially built as the first permanent Adams County Courthouse. The courthouse was designed in 1904 by architect John James Huddart, who also designed the Brighton Armory. In 1906, builder A.B. McDonald completed the . . . — — Map (db m203311) HM
Memorial Stone commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Colorado State Capitol. The time capsule beneath this stone contains messages and memorabilia from the people of Colorado in 1990 to its people in 2090. . . . — — Map (db m46059) HM
The building that today houses the Fort Collins Museum was constructed in 1903, as a public library. Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie provided $12,000 in funds for the construction. Opened to the public on August 24, 1904, the Carnegie Library . . . — — Map (db m51350) HM
Spirit of Unity
Time Capsule
To be Opened June 10, 2092
Dedicated June 10, 1992
To the People
of
East Windsor, South Windsor and Ellington
Who united in purpose on June 10, 1991 to oppose
the siting of a radioactive dump in order to . . . — — Map (db m113960) HM
Our Big Cow was originally displayed at the Danbury Fair, one of the largest agriculture fairs in the country for many years.
Thank you to our Big Cow sponsor, Wade's Dairy.
The Big Cow has also become a Time Capsule to be opened in . . . — — Map (db m230931) HM
The History of
Memorial Boulevard
In 1919, after the "Great War", Bristol was growing and needed a new high school. Albert F. Rockwell took the initiative and made a remarkable offer to the city. He would give 12 acres in Dunbar Meadows (north of . . . — — Map (db m33622) HM
Buried 8-18-1984 by
Union Historical Society
Uncover 8-19-2034
This was the stepping stone
to The Center School C. 1844
Plaque gift of Gertrude and Maurice Chappell — — Map (db m123874) HM
Front The industry of northeastern
Connecticut had its earliest
beginnings in this area, Soon
after arriving in 1686 the early
settlers built a sawmill on a
small brook running into the
“Great Lake.” Later several . . . — — Map (db m123797) HM
Panel 1
“Ole Jim” Fondly known by Gallaudet alumni as “Ole Jim,” this building was the first Gallaudet College gymnasium. Designed by Frederick Withers and built in 1881, it was the nation’s second gymnasium . . . — — Map (db m40440) HM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) promotes cooperation among its member countries on monetary and economic matters. The IMF was established at a conference held at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, on July 1-22, 1944. Nearly all countries of the . . . — — Map (db m111527) HM
The rank of chief petty officer - the senior position among naval enlisted ranks - was established by the Navy Department in 1893. A time capsule was placed within this foundation on 13 October 1993 to be opened in the chiefs’ bicentennial year . . . — — Map (db m109755) HM
The United States Navy Memorial's roots are as old as the nation's capital itself. Pierre L'Enfant, planner of Washington, DC, envisioned a city that would be home to government buildings and memorials. L'Enfant signaled the importance of the . . . — — Map (db m257736) HM
The men and women of the Air Force Eastern Test Range proudly dedicate this monument to our national progress in missile and space technology in recognition of the American revolution Bicentennial. Erected on site of support elements for early space . . . — — Map (db m57602) HM
THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT BUILDING
From 1845-1912, justices on the Florida Supreme Court met in two locations in the Old Capitol Building. In 1912, the court moved into the Whitfield Building, named for long-serving Supreme Court Justice James . . . — — Map (db m207464) HM
Chips Shore (1941-2015) was the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller for 38 years (1977-2015). He was very proud to be a native of Manatee County, Florida and loved the outdoor environment that makes our community unique. He knew . . . — — Map (db m217044) HM
Miami Centennial Time Capsule
Dedicated July 28th 1996
To be opened July 28th 2096
Time Capsule donated by Carlton Wilbert Vault Inc. — — Map (db m297635) HM
When the City of Lake Worth incorporated in June 1913, it consisted of a post office, several stores, a church, bank, school, a newspaper, and around seven hundred residents, but no designated cemetery. Burials had to be conducted in the . . . — — Map (db m250964) HM
This marker commemorates the dedication of the Mulberry Time Capsule. The capsule was placed here on June 12, 1977 by the Greater Mulberry Chamber of Commerce. The capsule will be opened in the year 2076 to view the mementoes of the 1976 . . . — — Map (db m4984) HM
(Top)
Time Capsule
In honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1929 - 1968
Planted this January 19, 1987
To be opened on January 19, 2087
The City of Daytona Beach
Lawrence J. Kelly, Mayor
Commissioners . . . — — Map (db m214839) HM
Chartered in 1835 by Georgia Presbyterians near Milledgeville, Oglethorpe University was the first denominational college established in the Deep South.
It perished during the Civil War and was briefly revived from 1870 to 1872 in Atlanta. . . . — — Map (db m14291) HM
The story of the Georgia Guidestones began in June 1979, when a stranger identified as "Mr. Christian" (later "R.C. Christian") visited Jo H. Fendley, Sr., President of Elberton Granite Finishing Company, Inc., and indicated that he represented a . . . — — Map (db m57909) HM
[Main marker]
SunTrust Bank played a key role in the New South's economic growth in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries and became the largest bank headquartered in Georgia. In 1891 the Georgia General Assembly chartered the . . . — — Map (db m187137) HM
[Time capsule]
In honor of the
Gwinnett Bicentennial
December 15, 2018
To be opened December 15, 2118
[Sign, left panel]
Gwinnett County: A vibrantly connected community
Gwinnett County anchors the . . . — — Map (db m197716) HM
For more than a century, this site has served many pursuing an education. The earliest known school, Concord Academy, initially began serving this community as an extension of Concord Baptist Church. In 1901, the Chattahoochee School was established . . . — — Map (db m174077) HM
Placed here by Ezra Meeker on May 9, 1906
Pioneer • Preservationist • Visionary
Ezra Meeker was largely responsible for locating and preserving the Old Oregon Trail. To commemorate the centennial of this monument, a time capsule of . . . — — Map (db m128544) HM
Des Plaines Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2992 was established in 1934 largely to serve the needs of veterans of World War I during the Great Depression. Following the United States' involvement in World War II (1941-5), membership in the VFW . . . — — Map (db m268734) HM
To be opened July 4, 2076
Herein are mementoes from the people of Midlothian of the year A.D. 1976 to the people of the year A.D. 2076.
Sealed at Bicentennial ceremonies
May 11, 1976 — — Map (db m274335) HM
Roof struck by lightning in 1991 and burned for over five hours. A new roof was completed in 1993.
The tower served as the Village's first water tower. The steel tank was 43 feet high and 22 feet across and held 169,000 gallons. Most of the . . . — — Map (db m256948) HM
This memorial is dedicated to all veterans and civilians who served and supported our nation in times of military conflict. The perpetuation of our constitutional freedoms is owed to these patriotic men, women and children. World War I . . . — — Map (db m281405) WM
First erected in 1923 at the corner of St. Louis Street and North Main Street
Through funds raised by public donations, the clock was relocated in this Clock Tower park and presented to the City of Edwardsville in gratitude for its . . . — — Map (db m52630) HM
Mementoes sealed herein erected and dedicated Sept. 9, 1955
To be opened, reviewed, and perpetuated in 1980 and every 25 years thereafter — — Map (db m308481)
The cornerstone of the American Radiator plant was laid on June 9, 1904. The plant occupied 28 acres on the southeast edge of town and produced cast iron radiators. During World War II, it converted to the manufacture of sand-molded magnesium . . . — — Map (db m147469) HM
Upon this site on the fourteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one-thousand nine-hundred and sixty-six, members of the Rock Island Arsenal, tenant agencies and members of the surrounding communities did commemorate the one-hundred fiftieth . . . — — Map (db m230209) HM
Behind this plaque is a 16 x 12 x 13 inch copper box which was filled by the Will County Committee of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Celebration (1968). This is to be opened in one hundred years.
Beside the plaque is the cornerstone of Will . . . — — Map (db m158522) HM
Headwaters Park has been created by the citizens of Fort Wayne through their donations, ideas, and labor as a means of flood control in the city. Earlier designs had a similar purpose. George Kessler's plan of 1912 envisioned a greenspace for . . . — — Map (db m197058) HM
A capsule was buried on this site on May 11, 2002 when citizens of Takaoka and Fort Wayne met to re-affirm an alliance established in 1977. The capsule, containing articles related to the 25th anniversary, will be opened on the occasion of the . . . — — Map (db m239279) HM
Buried here March 31, 1960 ~ the 35th Anniversary of WOWO, the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company Radio Station in Fort Wayne ~ contains tangible evidence of the mo'res in the Tri-State area during 1960 and before. To be opened October 22, 1994 ~ . . . — — Map (db m281295) HM
In memory of all deceased Veterans of all wars buried in Hendricks County.
(bronze marker:)
Hendricks County
War Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to the Hendricks County servicemen that have answered the call . . . — — Map (db m19451) WM
In Memory of Col. John Ketcham
1782 - 1865
Fearless pioneer, Ranger, surveyor, public servant who dedicated this public square for seat of government of Jackson County, Ind. when Brownstown was founded April 8, 1816.
Time Capsule . . . — — Map (db m46756) HM
American Legion Mall comprises two city blocks and is the largest of the five-city block plaza. The actual mall is located at the north end of this part of the plaza. The plaza's overall design is reflective of The National Mall in Washington, . . . — — Map (db m132852) HM
Former site of the Market Square Arena where on June 26, 1977 Elvis Aaron Presley performed his final concert. A scarf given by Elvis at that concert and words of remembrance from his fans have been encased in this marker so that a future generation . . . — — Map (db m285296) HM
American Legion Mall comprises two city blocks and is the largest of the five-city block plaza. The actual mall is located at the north end of this part of the plaza. The plaza's overall design is reflective of The National Mall in Washington, . . . — — Map (db m132837) HM
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