"The bell tower at City Hall now holds items that will soon be a part of history.
A time capsule has been placed in the tower as part of the city’s 2011 centennial celebration.
To be opened in 2061, items inside the capsule include: a scrapbook of events held during the centennial year; police and fire challenge coins; Westminster Mall memorabilia; city newsletters; parks, recreation and libraries activity guides; sports memorabilia; the Westminster history book, “Westminster: The First 100 Years; and much, much more." (from (
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"The 1961 time capsule was placed under the flagpole at the old City Hall (currently the Municipal Court). It was unveiled on Sept. 7, 2011.
Items inside the capsule include:
- Robert Joyner photos of the city
- 50th anniversary of incorporation celebration program
- 1961 dedication program
- Open house program
- 3 tapes of the anniversary celebration
- Tape recording donated by Jim Hague
- Complete listing of City officials, boards and commissions
- The 50th year history of Westminster program
- The program of Miss Westminster contest
- Autographed bingo card from Lions Club
- Charter
- Two Westminster Journals and clippings from other area publications
- A Wonderful Westminster pamphlet
- The 3rd annual City report
- A copy of the original incorporation papers including the signatures
History of Westminster, 50th anniversary edition
- Know Your Country by LWV
Items have been donated to the Westminster Historical Society." (from (
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