斯巴达堡的过去被揭开：63 年前的时间胶囊揭开了失落的宝藏

周三，在南卡罗来纳州斯帕坦堡前市政厅的基石内被密封 63 年之后，装有 1960 年各种文物的时间胶囊终于被打开。胶囊内的物品包括报纸、硬币和城市名录，让人们一睹这座城市的过去，并激发了与会者的回忆。市领导打算为子孙后代打造一个新的时间胶囊，放置在预计 2026 年竣工的新市政大楼内。

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

挖掘过去：斯巴达堡揭开 63 年前时间胶囊中的宝藏

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.

在一个重要的周三早晨，斯巴达堡市踏上了一段载入史册的迷人旅程，解开了一个被密封了六十多年的时间胶囊。 63 年来，太空舱一直沉睡在前市政厅的基石内，见证了过去时代的愿望和遗产。

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.

当阳光透过云层探出头来时，一群热切的城市领导人、居民和历史学家聚集在停车场，见证太空舱的揭幕，这是与过去的切实联系。带着明显的期待感，胶囊被小心地取出并打开，露出了多年来精心保存的文物宝库。

"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."

斯巴达堡图书馆当地历史助理主任布拉德·斯坦内克 (Brad Steinecke) 表示：“对我们来说，这是一个难得的机会，可以从他们的角度了解过去。” “这一天，我们站在时间的十字路口，与前人的梦想和愿望相连。”

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.

在时间胶囊的深处，出现了超过30件珍贵的文物，它们被精心包裹并屏蔽了时间的流逝。一本1960年的城市名录、报纸、各种硬币和文件摆在在场者热切的眼前，让人们一睹半个多世纪前这座城市的生活和时代。

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."

市长杰罗姆·赖斯带着一丝怀旧的心情表示：“当我们作为一座城市不断前进时，深入研究我们的过去总是一种非凡的经历。女议员利特尔约翰很高兴发现了她母亲的电话号码和童年地址，而议员富尔默则很高兴找到了她母亲的电话号码和童年地址。”和他的儿子一起，仔细研究这些文件，追寻他家族历史的足迹。”

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.

为了向子孙后代致敬，市政府官员宣布他们打算打造一个新的时间胶囊，并将在2026年竣工后安置在新建的市县联合市政大楼内。“思考未来是我们的责任并为我们的后人留下遗产，”斯坦内克强调。

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 人见证了时间胶囊开启的重要时刻，其中许多人是斯巴达堡本地人，分享了他们对这座建筑的衷心回忆。居民唐·布兰布莱特 (Don Bramblett) 回忆道：“我记得在这座新建建筑时路过它。虽然进步和技术带来了许多进步，但重要的是要了解我们的根源以及引领我们走到今天的旅程。”

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.

城市领导人对通过这种有形的、令人回味的媒介连接当代人和过去几代人的前景感到兴奋。赖斯市长强调：“在我们继续前进的同时，必须反思我们的历史。”

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:

从时间胶囊中出土的文物将被精心归档在市中心的斯巴达堡图书馆，它们将深刻地提醒人们这座城市充满活力的遗产。发现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 月列出法院员工的工资分类帐县官员的照片法院和监狱的详细财务报表时任市长内维尔·霍尔科姆 (Neville Holcomb) 于 1961 年 4 月 29 日奉献时间囊的公告查尔斯·C·摩尔 (Charles C. Moore) 撰写的立法手册，查尔斯·C·摩尔 (Charles C. Moore)，他是一位著名的州代表和康弗斯学院和沃福德学院 1960-61 年的参议员公报 1960 年的南贝尔电话簿 各个时代的硬币，纪念斯巴达堡历史上的重要里程碑 市政府雇员 Joe Box 捐赠的 1 美元钞票 63 年历史的时间胶囊的打开引发了人们对这座城市丰富的历史，激发了几代人之间的延续感。当过去的宝藏被安置在斯巴达堡图书馆的新家时，它们无疑将继续激发人们的好奇心，激发反思，并成为这座城市及其人民的不朽遗产的证明。