Orlando opens 50-year-old time capsule buried during nation's Bicentennial
Bicentennial-era time capsule opened in Orlando
City officials in Orlando opened a 50-year-old time capsule on Monday, revealing a collection of artifacts buried beneath Lake Eola during the nation's Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
ORLANDO, Fla. - City officials in Orlando opened a 50-year-old time capsule on Monday, revealing a collection of artifacts buried beneath Lake Eola during the nation's Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
The time capsule, placed underground by the Kiwanis Club of Orlando, was uncovered by chance during renovation work at Lake Eola Park.
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Officials delayed opening it until this year's events commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.
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Inside were photographs, handwritten letters and newspapers, including coverage of the opening of Walt Disney World, offering a glimpse into life in Central Florida during the mid-1970s.
City leaders described the capsule as a snapshot of Orlando's history and growth. At the time it was buried, Orlando had about 116,000 residents. Today, the city's population has grown to roughly 340,000.
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Officials said the discovery provides a unique connection between Orlando's past and present as the city marks the nation's semiquincentennial.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the City of Orlando.