1966 Time Capsule
The time capsule marker at the former Clear Lake Theater reads:
Dedicated April 20, 1966
On the occasion of the opening
Of the
Clear Lake Theatre
To be opened April 20, 2016
Entire contents to be
Presented to the
Freeman Memorial
Library
Artifacts include astronaut Charles Bassett’s speech for the dedication of Freeman Library, clippings about the theater’s opening, an enrollment projection for Clear Creek School District, a space rocket mockup, and an American flag that astronaut Charles Conrad took on a space flight and in attendance were special guest Chuck Connors and Master of Ceremonies Col. “Shorty” Powers.
The Clear Lake Theatre, on El Camino Real, was most recently Oriental Gourmet Restaurant.
Update:
The 1966 Clear Lake Theatre Time Capsule was opened according to schedule on April 20, 2016. More information on the time capsule’s contents and location can be found on https://uhcl-ir.tdl.org/uhcl-ir/handle/10657.1/338.