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First items for new Space Needle time capsule revealed
First items for new Space Needle time capsule revealed
A Space Needle time capsule that won't be opened until 2062 received its first items Thursday morning.
Author:
KING Staff
Updated:
8:59 AM PDT May 9, 2019
The first items for a time capsule that will be sealed later this year were unveiled at the Seattle Space Needle Thursday morning.
The unveiling kicks off a nationwide search for items that provide a snapshot of life in 2019 and "predictions for the future."
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The capsule, which weighs more than 160 pounds and stands at 42 inches tall, will be sealed Oct. 21.
The capsule won't be opened until April 21, 2062 - the day marking the Space Needle's 100th anniversary.
The public has an opportunity to add personal items in the capsule through an online contest, which goes live at 8 a.m. Thursday. Five people will be selected.
The first five items that went in were:
- Set of Forever stamps
- Single share of Amazon.com stock
- Poster signed by Pearl Jam
- Mini Seahawks helmet signed by Walter Jones
- Twinkies
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Let’s show the future our past
Join the Space Needle on its quest to archive the moments and memorabilia that reflect the people and culture of today. The Seattle landmark is launching a nationwide search for items — including predictions for the future and submissions from the public via a contest — that will be sealed and locked away until the tower’s 100th anniversary on April 21, 2062!
While several of the items that will be added to the time capsule will remain a secret for 43 years, the Space Needle has revealed the first five items selected:
The Space Needle will continue collecting items through Friday, September 13, 2019 before the time capsule is officially sealed during a special ceremony on Monday, October 21, 2019.
Be a part of history!
Visit our contest page for the chance to add your own personal treasures or memories into the 2062 time capsule. A total of six lucky winners will have the opportunity to participate!
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1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
Nothing since then. I suck.2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
2022- Oakland Night 2
Man I love that thing!!!
A secret message from Pearl Jam will be revealed in the year 2062
We’ll have to wait 43 years to see what it says if anyone lives that long
In 2017, a time capsule that was buried in 1982 near the Seattle Space Needle was opened after being rediscovered during renovations. It contained Menus, tickets to the observation deck, art from 1962 World’s Fair, and letters from employees.
Whilst most of the items will be kept a secret, as to not spoil the surprise for residents living in 2062, Seattle Space Needle has revealed some of the items that will be included in the new time capsule.
A United States Postal Service Forever Stamps, A Super Bowl prediction from Seattle Seahawks legend and NFL Hall of Famer Walter Jones, One share of Amazon.com stock, a Twinkie and a secret message from Seattle Grunge outfit, Pearl Jam will be part of the contents.
Pearl Jam have written personal messages to be included with a host of other items that will be re-discovered in 43 years.
The messages will be kept secret until the time capsule is reopened, so only the band themselves know what the world can expect to read in the future.
It will be very interesting to see if anyone even remembers Pearl Jam in the year 2062. The capsule will be opened on the 100th anniversary of the Seattle Space Needle, on 21st April 2062.
The Space Needle will continue collecting items through Friday, September 13, 2019, before the time capsule is officially sealed during a special ceremony on Monday, October 21, 2019.
Read their full press release here.
Space Needle seals Seattle time capsule to be opened in 2062
The Space Needle sealed a time capsule Monday morning that won't be opened until April 21, 2062 — the Space Needle's 100th anniversary.
More than 100 items were tucked inside for nearly 43 years.
Among the items are rare Nirvana vinyl records, a list of names being considered for the new NHL Seattle hockey team, baseballs signed by Mariners legends, and a special bottle of Washington wine. However, the Space Needle decided to keep some of the items a secret until it's opened, only unveiling certain contents of the time capsule.
The first five items were placed inside back in May, when the time capsule was unveiled:
The capsule, which is made of stainless steel and aluminum, weighs more than 160 pounds, is 16 inches wide and stands 42 inches tall.