Cornerstone from City Hall

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a piece of white, porous rock resting atop a textured, light-colored surface that appears to be bubble wrap. This rock exhibits numerous holes and crevices, suggesting it may be a piece of limestone or another type of sedimentary rock, eroded over time. Its uneven surface and the contrast between the rock's distinct texture and the bumpy pattern of the bubble wrap beneath it create an interesting visual juxtaposition. Small bits of debris scattered across the wrapping add to the naturalistic feel, enhancing the perception of the rock's rugged and aged character within a mundane setting.

The image displays a piece of white, porous rock resting atop a textured, light-colored surface that appears to be bubble wrap. This rock exhibits numerous holes and crevices, suggesting it may be a piece of limestone or another type of sedimentary rock, eroded over time. Its uneven surface and the contrast between the rock's distinct texture and the bumpy pattern of the bubble wrap beneath it create an interesting visual juxtaposition. Small bits of debris scattered across the wrapping add to the naturalistic feel, enhancing the perception of the rock's rugged and aged character within a mundane setting.

Name/Title

Cornerstone from City Hall

Entry/Object ID

2026.6.7

Description

Cornerstone from City Hall

Context

Item from City Hall time capsule, buried March 27, 1926 and opened March 27, 2026.

Made/Created

Artist

CITY OF ST. JOSEPH - CITY HALL

Date made

1926

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Cornerstone

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stone, Building

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Construction Materials

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Length

7-1/4 in

Materials

Material

CLAY

Material Notes

Bentonite Clay