斯巴達堡的時間膠囊揭開了城市隱藏的歷史

在最初安置後的 60 多年裡，斯巴達堡市打開了一個時間膠囊，展示了 1960 年的大量文物，包括城市名錄、報紙、硬幣和各種文件。市府官員和居民齊聚一堂，共同見證開幕，喚起人們對過去的回憶，並強調為子孫後代保存歷史的價值。

Spartanburg's Time Capsule Unveils a Glimpse into the City's Past

斯巴達堡的時間膠囊帶您一睹這座城市的過去

Spartanburg, South Carolina - On Wednesday morning, the City of Spartanburg embarked on a captivating journey through time, opening a time capsule that had been sealed away for over six decades. The momentous event took place in the parking lot of the former city hall, where city leaders and eager residents gathered to witness the unveiling of the capsule's enigmatic contents.

南卡羅來納州斯巴達堡 - 週三早上，斯巴達堡市踏上了一段迷人的時光之旅，打開了一個被密封了六十多年的時間膠囊。這起重大事件發生在前市政廳的停車場，城市領導人和熱切的居民聚集在一起，見證膠囊中神秘內容的揭曉。

Sixty-three years ago, local Freemasons meticulously placed the time capsule within the cornerstone of City Hall, safeguarding its precious contents for future generations. "It is a rare opportunity for the past to reach out to us here in the future from their perspective," remarked Brad Steinecke, Assistant Director of Local History at Spartanburg Libraries. "Today is one of those extraordinary days."

六十三年前，當地共濟會精心地將時間膠囊放置在市政廳的基石內，為子孫後代保護其珍貴的內容。斯巴達堡圖書館當地歷史助理主任布拉德·斯坦內克 (Brad Steinecke) 表示：“對於過去的人來說，從他們的角度來接觸我們，這是一個難得的機會。” “今天是那些不平凡的日子之一。”

As the capsule was carefully opened, a treasure trove of over 30 artifacts emerged, each one meticulously wrapped to ensure their preservation. Among the fascinating items were the 1960 city directory, newspapers, coins, and documents that chronicled the city's rich history.

當膠囊被小心地打開時，30多件文物的寶庫出現了，每一件都經過精心包裝以確保其保存。引人入勝的物品包括 1960 年的城市名錄、報紙、硬幣和記錄這座城市豐富歷史的文件。

"As Mayor of Spartanburg, it is a unique experience to delve into our past," said Mayor Jerome Rice. "Councilwoman Littlejohn was delighted to find her mother's phone number and the street where she once lived. Councilmember Fulmer, accompanied by his son, eagerly searched through the items, discovering his old address and tracing his family's roots."

「作為斯巴達堡市長，深入研究我們的過去是一次獨特的經歷，」市長傑羅姆·賴斯說。 「女議員利特爾約翰很高興找到了她母親的電話號碼和她曾經住過的街道。富爾默議員在兒子的陪同下急切地翻閱了這些物品，發現了他的舊地址並追查了他家族的根源。”

Inspired by the time capsule's legacy, city officials expressed their commitment to creating a similar time capsule for future generations. Recognizing the transformative power of history, they envision installing it in the new joint city-county municipal building, slated for completion in 2026.

受到時間膠囊遺產的啟發，市政府官員表示致力於為子孫後代創造一個類似的時間膠囊。他們意識到歷史的變革力量，設想將其安裝在新的市縣聯合市政大樓中，預計於 2026 年竣工。

"It is essential to reflect on the past as we look towards the future," emphasized Steinecke. "We can draw invaluable lessons from our shared history."

「展望未來時，反思過去至關重要，」斯坦內克強調。 “我們可以從我們共同的歷史中汲取寶貴的教訓。”

Close to 100 individuals attended the unveiling, with many Spartanburg residents reminiscing about the fond memories evoked by the capsule's contents. "I vividly remember seeing this building when it was newly constructed," said Don Bramblett, a long-time resident of Spartanburg. "While progress and technological advancements are undeniably beneficial, it is equally important to appreciate our past and acknowledge the remarkable journey we have made."

近 100 人參加了揭幕儀式，許多斯巴達堡居民回憶起膠囊內容物所喚起的美好回憶。 「我清楚記得這座建築剛建成時的樣子，」斯巴達堡的長期居民唐·布蘭布萊特 (Don Bramblett) 說。 “雖然進步和技術進步無疑是有益的，但同樣重要的是欣賞我們的過去並承認我們所取得的非凡旅程。”

City leaders expressed their enthusiasm for connecting present generations with the past through such initiatives. "As Spartanburg continues to evolve, it is vital to reflect on our roots," said Mayor Rice. "This time capsule provides an invaluable opportunity to do just that."

城市領導人表達了透過此類舉措將當代和過去聯繫起來的熱情。 「隨著斯巴達堡的不斷發展，反思我們的根源至關重要，」賴斯市長說。 “這個時間膠囊提供了實現這一目標的寶貴機會。”

All the artifacts retrieved from the time capsule will be meticulously preserved in the archives of the downtown Spartanburg Library, ensuring their accessibility for future generations. These items include:

從時間膠囊中取出的所有文物都將精心保存在市中心斯巴達堡圖書館的檔案中，以確保子孫後代可以使用它們。這些項目包括：

• Payroll records of courthouse employees as of April 1961
• Photographs of the county board
• A financial statement of the courthouse and jail from July 1, 1949 to January 31, 1959
• A proclamation by Mayor Neville Holcombe from the April 29, 1961 dedication of the time capsule
• A legislative manual from Charles C. Moore, a former member of the House of Representatives and state senator
• A replica of a plaque displayed in the courthouse lobby
• A resolution passed by the Spartanburg Legislative Delegation during the 1958-1959 session of the General Assembly
• A Spartanburg County school directory
• Newspaper clippings from the Spartanburg Journal
• Bulletins from Converse and Wofford Colleges for the 1960-61 academic year
• A Southern Bell telephone directory from 1960

• Coins representing significant milestones in Spartanburg's history:

  截至1961 年4 月法院員工的薪資記錄縣委員會的照片1949 年7 月1 日至1959 年1 月31 日法院和監獄的財務報表內維爾·霍爾科姆市長1961 年4 月29 日時間膠囊落成時的公告查爾斯的立法手冊C. Moore，前眾議院議員和州參議員法院大廳展示的牌匾複製品斯巴達堡立法代表團在1958-1959 年大會期間通過的決議斯巴達堡縣學校名錄《斯巴達堡日報》的剪報簡報康弗斯學院和沃福德學院 1960-61 學年的南貝爾電話簿 1960 年硬幣代表斯巴達堡歷史上的重要里程碑：

  • 1931: Incorporation of Spartanburg as a municipality
  • 1873: Arrival of the first railroad train in Spartanburg
  • 1885: Founding of Converse College
  • 1889: Opening of Spartanburg airport, the first in South Carolina
  • 1927: First commercial radio broadcast in South Carolina at WSPA
  • 1922: Silver Dollar
  • 1930: First commercial radio broadcast in the state at WSPA
• City Directory from 1960
• U.S. News and World Report from 1960
• A map of Spartanburg
• A dollar bill donated by city employee Joe Box

The opening of the time capsule served as a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between the past, present, and future of Spartanburg. By preserving and sharing these precious artifacts, the city honors its heritage while inspiring future generations to embrace the lessons and aspirations that have shaped its legacy.

1931 年：斯帕坦堡併入直轄市1873 年：第一列鐵路列車抵達斯帕坦堡1885 年：康弗斯學院成立1889 年：南卡羅來納州第一個斯帕坦堡機場啟用1927 年：南卡羅來納州在WSPA 上首次播出商業廣播1922 年：銀元1930 年：第一個商業廣播電台自 1960 年起在該州的 WSPACity Directory 中廣播1960 年的新聞與世界報道斯巴達堡地圖由市僱員喬·博克斯捐贈的一美元鈔票時間膠囊的打開深刻地提醒人們斯巴達堡的過去、現在和未來之間的持久聯繫。透過保存和分享這些珍貴的文物，這座城市尊重其遺產，同時激勵子孫後代接受塑造其遺產的教訓和願望。