Washington Bust and Time Capsule - Central Park - Washington, Iowa
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N 41° 17.921 W 091° 41.523
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This bronze bust, resting on a concrete plinth, houses a time capsule buried at the base for the American Bicentennial. It is located at the southeastern portion of the Washington City Square, - 100 West Washington Street in Washington, Iowa.
Waymark Code: WM12JGB
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2020
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This bronze bust, resting on a concrete plinth, houses a time capsule buried at the base for the American Bicentennial. It stands approximately 7 feet tall. The bust is approximately 2 feet tall. The bust shows Washington in a toga.
State #92-00493
Map#100
1 non-contributing object
George Washington statue (1976-object}
1976- statue of George Washington placed for bicentennial
-National Registry Entry
George Washington bust (southeast corner), and a public rest room building (northeast corner). The George Washington bust was placed on an aggregate stone pedestal as part of the 1976 Bicentennial celebration. The original bust was made of fiberglass. In 2012, it was replaced by a bronze one paid by private donations.
A number of other improvements have occurred over the last few decades in the park. The bust of George Washington was placed in the southeast quarter in 1976, with a time capsule to be opened in 2076.
-State Historical Society of Iowa Site Inventory Form
A time capsule containing items of Technical and cul-
tural importance will be placed in Central Park, to be
opened in 50-100 Years. Sponsor Contact: Paul Sheaber,
Coordinator; Washington County Bicentennial Com-
mission.
-Master Register of Bicentennial Projects, February 1976
BICENTENNIAL
GEORGE WASHINGTON - TIME CAPSULE
MONUMENT
JULY 4,1976
In Grateful Appreciation for
the Heritage of our Forefathers, This
Monument and its Contents are Dedicated
to Those Generations Yet to Come.
Time Capsule to be Opened July 4th, 2076.
- Marker Text
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