Claims
The silver plate from the 1793 Capitol cornerstone ceremony has never been found
Documented What these labels mean →The silver plate placed during the 1793 Capitol cornerstone ceremony has never been found, despite searches in 1893, the late 1950s (metal detector), and 1991 (USGS soil augers).
Evidence
| Relation | Record | Note |
|---|---|---|
| documents | aoc.gov | Architect of the Capitol: the 1793 cornerstone |
Sources
| Source | Relation | At |
|---|---|---|
| DC Masonic symbolism (Camp Gagnon) | asserts |
Claim
The silver plate placed during the 1793 Capitol cornerstone ceremony has never been found, despite searches in 1893, the late 1950s (metal detector), and 1991 (USGS soil augers).