Conservation experts are set to open an apparent time capsule found in a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Virginia officials hope the opening will mark the end of the long search for an elusive 1887 time capsule.
suggested that artifact was placed by someone else, perhaps someone involved with the construction.
Historical records also have led to some speculation that the capsule might contain a rare and historically significant photo of deceased President Abraham Lincoln.Records maintained by the Library of Virginia suggest that dozens of Richmond residents, organizations and businesses contributed about 60 objects to the capsule, including Confederate memorabilia. One line from a newspaper article also listed among the contents “picture of Lincoln lying in his coffin.
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