斯巴達堡的過去被揭開：63 年前的時間膠囊揭開了失落的寶藏

週三，在南卡羅來納州斯帕坦堡前市政廳的基石內被密封 63 年後，裝有 1960 年各種文物的時間膠囊終於被打開。膠囊內的物品包括報紙、硬幣和城市名錄，讓人們一窺這座城市的過去，並激發了與會者的回憶。市領導打算為子孫後代打造一個新的時間膠囊，放置在預計 2026 年竣工的新市政大樓內。

Unearthing the Past: Spartanburg Unveils Treasures from 63-Year-Old Time Capsule

挖掘過去：斯巴達堡揭開 63 年前時間膠囊中的寶藏

On a momentous Wednesday morning, the city of Spartanburg embarked on a captivating journey into the annals of history, unlocking a time capsule that had been sealed away for over six decades. For 63 years, the capsule had slumbered within the cornerstone of the former City Hall, a testament to the aspirations and legacy of a bygone era.

在一個重要的星期三早晨，斯巴達堡市踏上了一段載入史冊的迷人旅程，解開了一個被密封了六十多年的時間膠囊。 63 年來，太空艙一直沉睡在前市政廳的基石內，見證了過去時代的願望和遺產。

As the sun peeked through the clouds, a crowd of eager city leaders, residents, and historians gathered in the parking lot to witness the unveiling of the capsule, a tangible link to the past. With a palpable sense of anticipation, the capsule was carefully extracted and opened, revealing a treasure trove of artifacts that had been meticulously preserved over the years.

當陽光透過雲層探出頭來時，一群熱切的城市領導人、居民和歷史學家聚集在停車場，見證太空艙的揭幕，這是與過去的實際聯繫。帶著明顯的期待感，膠囊被小心地取出並打開，露出了多年來精心保存的文物寶庫。

"It is a rare and extraordinary opportunity for us to have the past reach out to us from their perspective," remarked Brad Steinecke, Assistant Director of Local History at Spartanburg Libraries. "This day, we stand at the crossroads of time, connecting with the dreams and aspirations of our predecessors."

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：“對我們來說，這是一個難得的機會，可以從他們的角度了解過去。” “這一天，我們站在時間的十字路口，與前人的夢想和願望相連。”

Within the time capsule's depths, over 30 precious artifacts emerged, carefully wrapped and shielded from the passage of time. A 1960 city directory, newspapers, various coins, and documents lay before the eager eyes of those present, offering a glimpse into the life and times of the city from over half a century ago.

在時間膠囊的深處，出現了超過30件珍貴的文物，它們被精心包裹並屏蔽了時間的流逝。一本1960年的城市名錄、報紙、各種硬幣和文件擺在在場者熱切的眼前，讓人一睹半個多世紀前這座城市的生活和時代。

Mayor Jerome Rice, with a touch of nostalgia, expressed, "As we move forward as a city, it is always an exceptional experience to delve into our past. Councilwoman Littlejohn was delighted to discover her mother's phone number and childhood address, while Councilman Fulmer, together with his son, pored over the documents, tracing the footsteps of his family's history."

市長傑羅姆·賴斯帶著一絲懷舊的心情表示：「當我們作為一個城市不斷前進時，深入研究我們的過去總是一種非凡的經歷。女議員利特爾約翰很高興發現了她母親的電話號碼和童年地址，而議員富爾默則很高興找到了她母親的電話號碼和童年地址。」和他的兒子一起，仔細研究這些文件，追尋他家族歷史的足跡。”

Eager to pay homage to future generations, city officials announced their intention to create a new time capsule, which will be deposited at the newly constructed joint city-county municipal building upon its completion in 2026. "It is our duty to think of the future and leave a legacy for those who come after us," Steinecke emphasized.

為了向子孫後代致敬，市政府官員宣布他們打算打造一個新的時間膠囊，並將在2026年竣工後安置在新建的市縣聯合市政大樓內。「思考未來是我們的責任並為我們的後人留下遺產，」斯坦內克強調。

Close to 100 individuals witnessed the momentous opening of the time capsule, many of them Spartanburg natives who shared their heartfelt memories of the building. Don Bramblett, a resident, reminisced, "I recall passing by this building when it was newly erected. While progress and technology bring many advancements, it is vital to appreciate our roots and the journey that has led us to where we are today."

近 100 人見證了時間膠囊開啟的重要時刻，其中許多人是斯巴達堡本地人，分享了他們對這座建築的衷心回憶。居民唐·布蘭布萊特(Don Bramblett) 回憶道：「我記得在這座新建建築時路過它。雖然進步和技術帶來了許多進步，但重要的是要了解我們的根源以及引領我們走到今天的旅程。”

City leaders expressed their exhilaration at the prospect of connecting present and past generations through such a tangible and evocative medium. "As we continue to forge ahead, it is imperative to reflect upon our history," Mayor Rice emphasized.

城市領導人對透過這種有形的、令人回味的媒介連接當代人和過去幾代人的前景感到興奮。賴斯市長強調：“在我們繼續前進的同時，必須反思我們的歷史。”

The artifacts unearthed from the time capsule will be meticulously archived at the downtown Spartanburg Library, where they will serve as a poignant reminder of the city's vibrant heritage. Among the notable items discovered were:

從時間膠囊中出土的文物將被精心歸檔在市中心的斯巴達堡圖書館，它們將深刻地提醒人們這座城市充滿活力的遺產。發現的值得注意的物品包括：

• A payroll ledger listing courthouse employees as of April 1961
• Photographs of county officials
• A detailed financial statement of the courthouse and jail
• A proclamation by then-Mayor Neville Holcomb dedicating the time capsule on April 29, 1961
• A legislative manual from Charles C. Moore, a prominent state representative and senator
• Bulletins from Converse and Wofford Colleges from 1960-61
• A Southern Bell telephone directory from 1960
• Coins from various eras, commemorating significant milestones in Spartanburg's history
• A $1 bill donated by city employee Joe Box

The opening of the 63-year-old time capsule has sparked a renewed appreciation for the city's rich history and inspired a sense of continuity between generations. As the treasures from the past are placed in their new home at the Spartanburg Library, they will undoubtedly continue to ignite curiosity, inspire reflection, and serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of the city and its people.

截至1961 年4 月列出法院員工的工資分類帳縣官員的照片法院和監獄的詳細財務報表時任市長內維爾·霍爾科姆(Neville Holcomb) 於1961 年4 月29 日奉獻時間囊的公告查爾斯·C·摩爾(Charles C. Moore) 撰寫的立法手冊，查爾斯·C·摩爾(Charles C. Moore)，他是一位著名的州代表和康弗斯學院和沃福德學院1960-61年的參議員公報1960 年的南貝爾電話簿各個時代的硬幣，紀念斯巴達堡歷史上的重要里程碑市政府僱員Joe Box 捐贈的1 美元鈔票63 年曆史的時間膠囊的打開引發了人們對這座城市豐富的歷史，激發了幾代人之間的延續感。當過去的寶藏被安置在斯巴達堡圖書館的新家時，它們無疑將繼續激發人們的好奇心，激發反思，並成為這座城市及其人民的不朽遺產的證明。