Limestone Piece

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a rectangular block with a rough texture, likely made of stone or concrete, placed on a surface that resembles bubble wrap. At the top of the block, there is a faded label with text that reads "INDIANA LIMESTONE," followed by "Secure" and "SELECT GR" beneath it, possibly indicating the type or grade of the limestone. The label is slightly worn, hinting at age or exposure to elements, adding character to the otherwise plain, grayish block. The surrounding bubble wrap suggests that the block might be packaged for shipping or safekeeping, indicating that it might be a sample or a collectible piece.

The image shows a rectangular block with a rough texture, likely made of stone or concrete, placed on a surface that resembles bubble wrap. At the top of the block, there is a faded label with text that reads "INDIANA LIMESTONE," followed by "Secure" and "SELECT GR" beneath it, possibly indicating the type or grade of the limestone. The label is slightly worn, hinting at age or exposure to elements, adding character to the otherwise plain, grayish block. The surrounding bubble wrap suggests that the block might be packaged for shipping or safekeeping, indicating that it might be a sample or a collectible piece.

Name/Title

Limestone Piece

Entry/Object ID

2026.6.9

Description

Limestone piece (Select Grain) 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 Primary Object Term

Stone, Building

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Construction Materials

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

9 in

Material

LIMESTONE