Immaculata cornerstone time capsule opening

The Sisters of Providence and the Immaculata Alumnae Association joined with the American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) for an event to open two time capsules found on the former Immaculata campus, now part of American University. The time capsules, dating from 1955, were recovered from the cornerstones during demolition of some buildings at the site. More information on the event can be found on the AUWCL web site and a Sisters of Providence news release.

Photos in this gallery were provided by AUWCL Facilities Management Director Walter Labitzky and are used by permission.

Many artifacts were in the time capsules enclosed in the cornerstones, including this relic of Maria Goretti.

The time capsules were sealed copper boxes enclosed in cavities inside the limestone cornerstones.

The stained glass windows will remain a cherished part of the former Immaculata Chapel, as it is transformed into the AUWCL mock courtroom.

American University’s interim architect, Virginia Richardson, points out details in the stained glass windows in the former Immaculata Chapel.

The cornerstones discovered at the Immaculata campus were moved to Yuma Study Center for a reception on Oct. 11, 2014.