1996 Time Capsule - Metal

This artifact the official time capsule for the 1996 Corona Centennial. The plaque on the front of the capsule has the Centennial logo and reads, "Corona, California - Centennial Time Capsule - Dedicated July 8, 1996 - To be opened in 2096. A small black circle appear in the center of the plaque which is the opening where a small nozzle is. Through this nozzle an inert gas was pumped into the capsule or all air removed. A small plaque that was part of the Library Gallery Display reads: "Parsons Airgas". A second display plaque tells of the Time Capsule sponsorship: Continental Cablevision, Corona Historic Preservation Society, Corona Public Library Heritage Room, Friends of the Corona Public Library and the Heritage Committee.
Abstract/Description: This artifact the official time capsule for the 1996 Corona Centennial. The plaque on the front of the capsule has the Centennial logo and reads, "Corona, California - Centennial Time Capsule - Dedicated July 8, 1996 - To be opened in 2096. A small black circle appear in the center of the plaque which is the opening where a small nozzle is. Through this nozzle an inert gas was pumped into the capsule or all air removed. A small plaque that was part of the Library Gallery Display reads: "Parsons Airgas". A second display plaque tells of the Time Capsule sponsorship: Continental Cablevision, Corona Historic Preservation Society, Corona Public Library Heritage Room, Friends of the Corona Public Library and the Heritage Committee.
Subject(s): SPECIAL EVENTS - Centennials
PUBLIC LIBRARY - In General
PUBLIC LIBRARY – Friends of the Library
Corona, CA
Date Created: 07/08/1996
Title: 1996 Time Capsule - Metal.
Name(s): Parsons Airgas, Creator
Heritage Room (Corona Public Library), Donor / Sponsor
Continental Cablevision, Sponsor
Corona Historic Preservation Society, Sponsor
Heritage Committee (Friends of the Corona Public Library), Sponsor
Friends of the Corona Public Library, Sponsor
Type of Resource: three dimensional object
Genre: Artifact
Date Created: 07/08/1996
Other Date: 07/08/1996
Publisher: W.D. Addison Heritage Room, Corona Public Library
Extent: 12" x 24" x 12"
Abstract/Description: This artifact the official time capsule for the 1996 Corona Centennial. The plaque on the front of the capsule has the Centennial logo and reads, "Corona, California - Centennial Time Capsule - Dedicated July 8, 1996 - To be opened in 2096. A small black circle appear in the center of the plaque which is the opening where a small nozzle is. Through this nozzle an inert gas was pumped into the capsule or all air removed. A small plaque that was part of the Library Gallery Display reads: "Parsons Airgas". A second display plaque tells of the Time Capsule sponsorship: Continental Cablevision, Corona Historic Preservation Society, Corona Public Library Heritage Room, Friends of the Corona Public Library and the Heritage Committee.
Identifier(s): AAA.1464 (local)
Subject(s): SPECIAL EVENTS - Centennials
PUBLIC LIBRARY - In General
PUBLIC LIBRARY – Friends of the Library
Corona, CA
Held by: Corona Public Library Digital Repository
Shelf locator: Heritage Room, North Wall
Restrictions on Access: City of Corona
Is Part Of: Artifact Collection.
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