Some Other Artifacts…
Apart from multiple newspapers, the glass jars also contained items such as a photograph of George Washington, there is also a speech that was one of his first ones that was given as president. Other items that were put in the cornerstone were some coins from that time along with a mid-sized copper plate that had some inscriptions. The items that were in the cornerstone didn’t reveal anything extraordinary, but it has managed to offer a picture of what life looked like in the 19th century.
Some Other Artifacts
Intentions Of Baltimore Folks
It goes without saying that the real intention of the people of Baltimore was to familiarize the future generations with their lifestyle. While talking to the BBJ, Humphries stated that putting the coins along with newspaper were the most typical things that people used to put in the time capsules. These items were the best choice to convey what it was like to live in the 19th century. The coins are no longer in use and the political situation has also changed drastically.
Intentions Of Baltimore Folks
