Washington Square Time Capsule - Dubuque, IA
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N 42° 29.938 W 090° 40.084
15T E 691613 N 4707813
This time capsule is located in Washington Square bordered on the north by West 7th Street, on the west by Bluff Street, on the south by West 6th Street, and on the east by Locust Street.
Waymark Code: WM7BTC
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2009
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This time capsule was placed in 1976 for the Bicentennial Celebration and for the restoration of Washington Park by the Dubuque Jaycees. It will be opened on July 4, 2076. The plaque reads as follows:
Washington Square Time Capsule
1776 - 1976 * 2076
During Dubuqueland's celebration of the 200th birthday of the United States of America, the people of Dubuque sealed their Bicentennial - Tricentennial time capsule for the future generations of Dubuque to enjoy. The Time capsule is to be opened July 4, 2076 and the contents distributed in accordance with the donor's wishes.
This time capsule is part of the Dubuque Jaycees Washington Square restoration. This square is the site of Iowa's first church, school, and courthouse. This time capsule was made possible in part through the contribution of Dubuque Savings & Loan Association - 1876 - 1976.
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