Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The landmark Los Angeles Central Library opened to the public in July, 1926. On January 29, 2026, to kick off the library’s centennial year, a time capsule that was placed in the building’s cornerstone during the original construction was unveiled to the public for the first time. This video highlights the yearlong journey of recovering the capsule, and spotlights some of its unique contents.
The landmark Los Angeles Central Library opened to the public in July, 1926. On January 29, 2026, to kick off the library’s centennial year, a time capsule that was placed in the building’s cornerstone during the original construction was unveiled to the public for the first time. This video highlights the yearlong journey of recovering the capsule, and spotlights some of its unique contents.
