Central Building Cornerstone Time Capsule materials on loan to Baker Heritage Museam
By Garrett Christensen on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY – (Release from the Baker School District) During their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Baker School District board members voted to loan items recovered from the time capsule within the old Central Building cornerstone to Baker Heritage Museum for at least one year.
Items from the time capsule include historical publications and records, antique coins, and other memorabilia, such as a hand-written list of the stone cutters who helped construct the Central Building. Much of the contents are dated from 1915 and 1916, when the building was constructed.
On May 22, 2024, the old Central Building was irreparably damaged by arson fire. Demolition and clean-up of the property took place in July and August, when Dave and Joyce Hunsaker of Baker Heritage Museum recovered the contents of the time capsule within the building’s cornerstone from the contractor and preserved the items for posterity.
“We are so grateful that these important historical items were able to be saved,” says Baker School District board member Andrew Bryan. “Many thanks to the Hunsakers and Baker Heritage Museum. We look forward to sharing them with our community via a future exhibit at the museum.”
About the Baker School District
Nationally recognized Baker School District 5J (BSD) is a major employer in Baker City, OR, serving approximately 1,700 students locally with an additional 3,000 online students across the state of Oregon. Through enterprising, collaborative endeavors, BSD is creating an innovative educational foundation for future Oregonians. BSD believes strong school collaboration with local partners enables us to create vibrant communities that support lifelong learners.
