104-year-old time capsule found during school demolition: Here’s what was inside

Amid the rubble of a demolition project of a former Minnesota high school, construction workers stumbled upon a treasure frozen in time: a century-old time capsule.The capsule, buried in 1920 at Owatonna High School in Owatonna, was found while the crew was ripping down the front pillars and doors of the school.

"While you never know exactly what might be included, many of the items such as newspapers and local history are typical of what is included in a time capsule," Elstad explained, adding, "It was especially fun to discover the items that specifically shared information about the schools at that time.

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104-year-old time capsule found and salvaged during a school demolition project has been openedAs construction crews tore down an old high school building, a school employee alerted them to an engraved cornerstone that read 'AD 1920.' He was just in the nick of time, and folks are glad to take an unexpected peek back at their local history.
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