Record #:

16714

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

A project to construct additional parking in Raleigh led to the discovery of a time capsule from 1860. Staff archaeologist John W. Clauser halted construction on the hunch that the monument, to be destroyed during construction, be inspected further. Clauser's hunch was correct and a rusted tin box contained illegible papers, parts of scripture, antebellum coins, railroad artifacts, and various tools.

Source:

Carolina Comments (NoCar F 251 C38), Vol. 37 Issue 5, Sept 1989, p125-127, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Raleigh--Buildings, structures, etc.; Artifacts