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Plaques can be an important part of any time capsule project. What is the purpose of the plaque? First, the plaque expresses information. This information can be as simple as names, organization name, and dates. Perhaps the plaque will expressly state anniversary being celebrated currently, as well as the celebration anticipated in the future and it can even reference a past event or status. For a time capsule project, the plaque commemorates the event, but it often provides not only the date of placement but the date of intended time capsule opening. The most important purpose of the plaque, however, is to mark the placement of your time capsule so that it can be found in the future.

Understanding Plaque Specifications

Posted by J Reinhold on 2/7/2020 to Plaques to Mark the Spot

Plaque Specifications ExplainedThings to Specify for Formed Metal Plaques

Some things we just can’t help you with. You will need to make decisions that only you can make.Where you place your plaque, for instance, is up to you.

We can help you by showing you what others have done, and we do that in articles in this blog (such as the Hollywood Time Capsule article) and our gallery, of course, for both aluminum and bronze plaques.


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Go Colorful with a Green Plaque

Posted by J Reinhold on 1/22/2020 to Plaques to Mark the Spot

Green Plaque ExampleColorful Green Plaques

Yes. You need to mark the placement of your time capsule so that future folks will know where to find it! But you don't need to keep the color to black or dark brown.

Now, for a background color, why not consider green? This article shows some examples of green plaques for both bronze and aluminum plaque materials. We show you some borders and textures as well as the green. Go green today!

This Les Johnson plaque here is a good example of a Bronze Plaque that has a Dark Green color background.

All of our plaques have a lifetime guarantee. Start with your choice of an aluminum or bronze material. That will be the color of the material showing through for your raised lettering and logo. Read on for how to make the best choice that will last a lifetime.
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A Hollywood Time Capsule Story

Posted by J Reinhold on 12/6/2019 to Customer Events
Hollywood Memories

A Hollywood Time Capsule Story

Washington Mutual hosted a Hollywood Time Capsule event in January 2004. About 100 persons and celebrities attended. But you would never guess the secret that was buried beneath the bank company's concrete pathway! See this post for that answer, and also a great how to for installing a plaque properly onto wet cement.

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Ideas for Plaque Wording

Posted by J Reinhold on 11/9/2018 to Plaques to Mark the Spot

Bank of ND Plaque WordingHot Off the Foundry Floor

What a plaque says is important. The plaque lasts a lifetime or more, and the message is practically forever. Whether you choose an aluminum plaque or a bronze one, consider your message first.

Your plaque not only identifies you and your project, but it presents and promotes your message for a long time. What information should your plaque include?

Most plaques identify a name or organization, the reason for an event (often, the phrase TIME CAPSULE), date of event (or time capsule placement or dedication), and date of intended opening of the time capsule. It is popular to also put a logo, tag line or phrase if there is enough space. Read on for some examples of what others have said on their plaques.
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Eli Lilly Time Capsule 2003

Posted by J Reinhold on 11/3/2017 to Customer Events
Eli Lilly Time Capsule All Done

Eli Lilly's Time Capsule Plaza

Photos provided by Eli Lilly show an interesting placement idea for time capsule containers. The Eli Lilly Time Capsule measured 12" d x 14" and they gathered their items in 2003. They placed their time capsule in 2004 at their Time Capsule Plaza in Lafayette, Indiana. Photos show some challenges that they succeeded in hurdling when they finally buried the capsule below the boulder. The capsule is secured beneath the boulder. Although today (in 2017) Eli Lilly is no longer located there, it is now Evonics, and the time capsule is still there. The owners intend to be faithful to the opening instructions, and some of the same people who were at Eli Lilly are still at the new company.

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When Your Elementary School Celebrates 100 Years

Posted by J Reinhold on 4/10/2015 to Customer Events
Mitchell Elementary Time Capsule Dedication

Mitchell Celebrates 100 with Time Capsule & Plaque

Time capsules help 100 Year Old Elementary Schools such as Henry Mitchell Elementary in Tampa have history and make it, too. So what do you do when your school celebrates a whopping 100 years? On February 22, 2015, the school held its Centennial Celebration with an ice cream social and dedication of the time capsule and plaque to mark the event.

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