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Town
of Rockland
Rockland
Historical Commission
242
Union Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
Rockland
Ma. Historical
Commission
RETURN
To all Rockland Residents:
1745 House on Goddard Ave., and the capsule will be
buried in front of the historic 1882 stone watering trough.
This occasion represents another opportunity to
celebrate Rockland’s rich history and provide future generations
of Rockland residents a glimpse into our lives as we entered the
21st century. The capsule will contain numerous artifacts, including
essays, newspapers, photos, coins, and an annual Town Report. A
complete list of the capsule’s contents will be available at the
burial ceremony.
The Rockland Historical Commission would like to
thank the following donors for their generosity, without which this
event would not be possible:
-Magoun Biggins Funeral Home (Union St): donation of
time capsule vault
-Rockland Cement Block Co. (Centre St): donation of
stone marker
-Lenny DiBona (West Water St): engraver of the stone
marker
-Dominic Delprete (Concord St): excavation services
The 125th Anniversary Time Capsule will be unearthed
and opened around March 9, 2049 so that the youth who participated
may enjoy their contributions 50 years later. The Rockland
Historical Commission looks forward to seeing you on October 5th!
Rockland 125 Anniversary 1874-1999 Burial of ti
me Capsule October 5, 2002 1745 House
CONTENTS
Warr ant, Articles and Recommendations for the 1999 Annual Town Meeting
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1999 Annual Town Report
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1999 List of Residents
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Tickets to the 125"' Anniversary Ball .Five student Essays Entitled "Rockland. My Home Town"
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Poster and Essay Winners' Home Address Information .Rockland Federal Credit Union
Conformation Letter of (5) $50 U.S. Savings Bonds as Essay Prizes
Convocation Program at the Holy Family Church
3 Signs Advertising the 125~ Anniversary Ball
Map Showing the 1251b Anniversary Parade Route on June 13, 1999
Map Showing the Torchlight Procession Route @ 6:00 PM on March 9, 1999
Newspaper Articles from May 21,1999 and June 4,1999 about the Parade
Newspaper Announcement of the 125th Anniversary Ball Newspaper Articles from August 22, 1999 and August 25, 1999 about the Commemorative Stamp
Newspaper Article from June 14, 1999 about Preparations for the 12th Celebration
Newspaper Article from June 14, 1999 about Celebrating in Style
28 Photos of Business Areas in Rockland (taken at end of 1998)
Newspaper Article about Rockland High School Band Looking for Marchers
Letter Introducing the Essay and Poster Contest (Time Capsule is mentioned)
2 125.. Anniversary Calendars (Coyer Design by Amy Winsor) -Dexter Holbrook Postcard and Card with Emai1 Address
Y2K Book for Family Survival into the New Millenium (2000) -New 1999 U.S. Quarters, featuring State Designs on Reverse (DE, PA, NJ, GA, and
CT)
125"' Anniversary Commemorative Coin with Case
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall1001b Anniversary Tee Shirt, Mug, and 3 Ribbons
Complete List of Grand Knights from the Knights of Columbus
$20.00 Donation to the 125 Anniversary Celebration
The time capsule will be unearthed and opened on March 9, 2049 as Rockland celebrates its
125' Anniversary . This burial location is in front of the historic 1882 stone watering
trough According to the Saturday, September 30, 1882 Rockland Standard, "A new stone watering trough, bearing the legend '.1882:' and looking as though it might outlast many generations, has been placed at the town pump on Union Street, near the residence of Warren Lane."
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