Current location:World Watch news portal > opinions
Demolition workers discover mysterious 100
World Watch news portal2024-06-03 14:23:40【opinions】9People have gathered around
IntroductionA century-old time capsule was discovered during the demolition of a Minnesota high school, and its
A century-old time capsule was discovered during the demolition of a Minnesota high school, and its perfectly preserved contents were revealed for the first time this week.
The capsule was recovered as construction workers tore down the front pillars and doors of the former Owatonna High School, which was built in 1920.
Bob Olson, the director of facilities, infrastructure and security, had instructed workers to carefully remove a cornerstone, as the district was planning to preserve it in their office or in the new high school.
But inside that cornerstone, which was laid more than a century ago, the workers found a surprise - a 104-year-old time capsule.
The contents of the tattered white box were laid out during a press conference on Monday.
A 104-year-old time capsule was uncovered during the demolition of the old Owatonna High School in Minnesota, and its contents were revealed for the first time on Monday
The capsule was tucked away inside a cornerstone that had been laid in 1920, when the old high school was erected
Director of Facilities Bob Olson (left) instructed demolition workers to carefully remove the cornerstone, as the district planned to preserve it
Principal Cory Kath was one of several administrators who spoke before the unveiling.
'I think what's really important is that Owatonna High School has a rich history, and that history has spanned multiple buildings, multiple spaces of learning, many different faces, and so tonight I think it's going to be really exciting to see some of those faces emerge,’ he said.
Olson donned a pair of latex gloves before carefully pulling out the items and announcing each one to the crowd.
The capsule was stacked with papers containing historical information about the high school and local community.
Among the items were one of the earliest editions of the OHS Magnet, the school’s student-run newspaper, and a district finance committee report.
There were also copies of three local newspapers - The Daily People's Press, The Blooming Prairie Time and Owatonna Journal-Chronicle. Only the People’s Press has continued printing to this day.
There was also information about the city itself, including a list of mayors and city reporters and a written history of Owatonna.
The most surprising finds were several items belonging to the Minnesota Freemasons and a booklet written entirely in Czech.
The tattered white box was full of documents detailing the school's history
Olson sported a pair of latex gloves at Monday's press conference, where he pulled out the items and described each one to the crowd
Among the items were copies of three local newspapers, including two that have ceased printing
The most surprising discoveries included items belonging to the Minnesota Freemasons and a booklet written in Czech
The district plans to display some items on school property, while others will go to the Steele County Historical Society
Some documents contained information about OHS back in the day, including a roster of the 1920-21 Board of Education and school staff.
Papers containing enrollment information revealed a striking contrast. In 1920, there were just 327 students at the school, a fraction of its current study body of 1,500.
The items will go under curation, with the hopes that some of them will be able to be displayed on school property.
The OHS Museum Committee is working with the Steele County Historical Society to determine which items are directly tied to the district.
The historical society plans to adopt some items for preservation and display.
Address of this article:http://grenada.argoasecurityeu.com/html-04e599457.html
Very good!(99)
Related articles
- A mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D
- It's so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees
- Election 2024: Biden and the Democrats raised far less in April than Trump and the GOP
- Seoul AI summit opens with companies including Google, Meta, OpenAI pledging to develop AI safely
- Oregon officials close entire coast to mussel harvesting due to shellfish poisoning
- China sanctions former US lawmaker who supported Taiwan
- Seoul AI summit opens with companies including Google, Meta, OpenAI pledging to develop AI safely
- China sanctions former US lawmaker who supported Taiwan
- Beware the lovers' tiff... Couples' rows reach fever pitch after nine minutes
- Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria
Popular articles
- MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: We deserve better than over
- Syrian first lady Asma Assad diagnosed with leukemia, president's office says
- French Olympic fencer Thibus says she has been cleared of any wrongdoing after abnormal doping test
- Tigers starter Olson leaves game against Royals after being struck by line drive
Recommended
Welcome to Frankenmuth, the bizarre 'German' city that could swing the US election
Congo names third American in a foiled coup plot as mourners gather in Utah to remember plot leader
What to stream: Lenny Kravitz, South Park, 'Dune: Part 2'
Clark signs deal with Wilson Sporting Goods for signature line
State work
Police break up pro
PHOTOS: At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs
Adela Cernousek of Texas A&M wins NCAA individual golf title for first collegiate win
Links
- Still plenty of fear for Real Madrid coach Ancelotti despite Champions League final successes
- First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage
- Alizé Cornet retires from tennis after French Open loss to Zheng Qinwen in the first round
- Body of newborn infant found at recreation area in northwest Missouri
- Wisconsin Republican leader who angered Trump is targeted for recall a 2nd time
- Analysis: Korda is head and shoulders over her peers. She hopes winning is enough to help golf grow
- Play ball! Things to know entering the NCAA baseball regionals
- Father of North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore dies at 75
- New Jersey and wind farm developer Orsted settle claims for $125M over scrapped offshore projects
- A look at Pope Francis' comments about LGBTQ+ people