85 Years in Waiting
Scott Quad time capsule and OHIO history are unearthed
Angela Woodward, BSJ '98 | October 7, 2022
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This spring, Facilities Management employees unearthed a hidden piece of OHIO history鈥攁 time capsule placed in the cornerstone of Scott Quad during construction in 1937.
鈥淔uture generations, should they get the privilege of viewing the contents, can sit down to read about what students at 51社区 had to contend with back in the hectic years of the twentieth century,鈥 OHIO鈥檚 Green and Whitestudent newspaper wrote of the .
The preservation of the cornerstone鈥檚 historical treasures comes as 51社区 embarks on a transformation of the Scott Quad site. The University has deemed the property that housed Scott Quad, which was razed over the summer, a premier site on campus with opportunities to enhance OHIO鈥檚 engagement and academic corridors and meet accessibility and student needs. While future development plans are made, the property has been converted to green space, with landscaping featuring the nameplates that adorned each of Scott Quad鈥檚 entrances.
Take a look at the contents of the Scott Quad cornerstone and share your memories of this campus building in the comments section below.
Feature photo by Laura Bilson, BSVC 鈥23. Slideshow photos by Darian Knapp
