The Rotary Time Capsule


The Rotary Time Capsule was conceived during the Centennial Clock project to involve the community in the
project and to create the first known community time capsule in San Marino.

The Time Capsule element of the Centennial Clock project was organized by President Wayne Carter (2006-07).

At the dedication ceremony, President Len asked the four Barth children (Emily, Catherine, Andrew Jr, and Avery) to serve as the future organizers, along with the our Rotary Club, of the 'Time Capsule Remembrance and Unsealing' Committee for July 4, 2039. The Barth children were each 'Gold' level donors to the Centennial Clock fundraising (through their parent and Club member Andy Barth) and the youngest donors to the project.

A special note here.... the Time Capsule was not officially buried until a month after the Dedication Ceremony since it had not yet been purged of air and sealed with an inert gas to perserve the contents.

The Time Capsule has been filled with memorabilla from community organizations and individuals in San Marino. Wayne Carter headed up this effort with assistance from his spouse, Judy Carter, who was associated with the San Marino Historical Society.

As part of the Centennial Clock dedication ceremony, the Time Capsule was sealed and buried at the Centennial Clock site (on the west side of the clock under the Time Capsule dedication plaque). The intent is for the Time Capsule to be unsealed on July 4, 2039 in celebration of the Rotary Club of San Marino's 100th Year Celebration and the contents of the Time Capsule donated to the San Marino Historical Society. 



(L to R: Dennis Kneier, Wayne Carter, Len Therrien, Gene Orlowsky)
Learn more about the Time Capsule and the items placed inside

Read about how the Time Capsule was built

Order form for the Time Capsule

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    • The Centennial Time capsule will be opened at 10 am on July 4, 2039!
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    (L to R: Catherine, Emily, Andrew Jr., Avery, Andy, Avery)

    (L to R: Emily, Andrew Jr., Mayor Bob Twist, Avery, Catherine)














    'Time Capsule Remembrance and Unsealing' Committee's Future Members 
    The Barth Children: Emily, Catherine, Andrew Jr., and Avery!