Time capsule list: More than 100 items being buried in Ann Arbor's new underground parking garage

Downtown Development Authority leaders have released a list of more than 100 items that were donated by members of the public. They include everything from an "I Park Illegally for Zingerman's" bumper sticker to a time-lapse video of construction of the garage.

DDA officials said the time capsule has been sealed and will be placed inside the structure in the coming week.

Decades from now, they hope, it will be rediscovered, and Ann Arborites of the future will have a chance to learn something about life in Tree Town in 2012.

The new 711-space parking garage opened temporarily for Art Fair and is now set to welcome permanent monthly permit holders next Thursday. The hourly rate to park will be $1.10.

Here's the list of items the DDA said made it into the time capsule:

• Press releases related to the parking structure project
• Photos from the ground breaking ceremony October 2009
• Photos from July 12 grand opening
• Program from July 12 grand opening
• Calculator used by the project engineer during the project
• CAM Magazine (July 2012 edition) featuring an article on the project
• Design drawings and construction photos from Carl Walker Inc.
• Time-lapse video of construction of the garage prepared by the Christman Co.
• Letters and notes from Ann Arbor and area residents
• AADL summer reading cards from 8-year-old child
• "Never Runs Out of Battery" — random writings from young people participating in 826michigan
• "What to Call the Place I Call Home" — voices of 26 Ypsilanti middle school students
• "2020: Visions of the Near Future" from students of Roberto Clemente Development Center
• Informational pamphlet about the Downtown Ann Arbor Historical Street Exhibit program
• About 25 business cards
• Disposable camera
• A roll each of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters
• Used cell phone
• Used Palm Pilot
• Several Obama 2012 reelection bumper stickers and pins
• Harvey's 2012 calendar with artist signature (each month features a Harvey photo of nudes in Ann Arbor scenes)
• Main Street light pole banner
• AIA Guide to Ann Arbor Architecture
• Ticket stubs from various events at Michigan Theater and Hill Auditorium
• Ticket stub from President Obama visit to the University of Michigan on Jan. 27
• "One Hundred-Fifty Years of History — The Ann Arbor News"
• "I Lived Two Lives: A Memoir" by Bob Barden
• "Old West Side" and historical photo from Crest Street
• "Old Ann Arbor Town"
• Washtenaw Dairy Detroit Tigers Hat
• Peace Bell crafted by local artist at Harmony Hollow Bell Works (showing how things were once made by hand)
• Informational pamphlet about The Downtown Area Citizens Advisory Council
• Tennis ball
• 2012 Think Local Resource Guide, pin and stickers
• Block M (U-M) towel and Block M (U-M) cat collar
• 2012 Ann Arbor Art Fairs Poster, brochure, and t-shirts
• 2012 Ann Arbor Summer Festival program
• "Hillary for President" t-shirt
• Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor 2011-12 Membership Digest
• Downtown Home and Garden Spring 2012 Catalog
• Michigan Theater organists schedule July 2012
• Michigan Theater July 2012 schedule
• Dish Fish — one dollar certificate
• Firing Cycle — 50 Years of Clay at the Potters Guild
• AATA Spring-Summer 2012 Ride Guide
• University Musical Society winter/spring 2012 season program
• Performance Network 30th anniversary season schedule
• Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 2012-2013 season schedule
• The Ark July/ August 2012 schedule and "I'm Am An Arkie" pin
• Wooden nickel from The Ark
• Sonic Lunch 2012 summer schedule
• "The Ann" July 2012 edition
• "Jiffy: A Family Tradition" book
• "Tradition" by Bo Schembechler
• "The Little Club: A History of the Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club"
• Ann Arbor Club 60th annual meeting packet
• "Ann Arbor Observed" by Grace Shackman
• Ann Arbor Area Atlas
• "Ann Arbor Family" July 2012 edition
• Ann Arbor Downtown Walk Map with business listing 2012
• Ann Arbor Area Visitors Guide 2012
• Ann Arbor News, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003 edition: "Greenbelt proposal wins landslide voter approval"
• Articles reporting on the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in the public parking system
• "Watchman of the Tracks" by Dale Leslie
• State Bar of Michigan member card
• Rolling Sculpture Car Show dash plates
• Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase magnet
• Beverage coasters from Arbor Brewing Co. and the Ravens Club
• Ann Arbor Derby Dimes team photo
• "I Park Illegally for Zingerman's" bumper sticker
• "Keep Ann Arbor Funky" pin and bumper sticker
• Forsythe Middle School Viking News March 2012 edition
• Program from Skyline High School Commencement Ceremony 2012 - inaugural graduation
• Ann Arbor District Library magnet
• Photos of grand children posing with Denard Robinson
• Borders book store gift card and rewards card
• "I am A2" pin from the City of Ann Arbor
• Ann Arbor Skate Park bumper sticker
• U-M Museum of Art t-shirt
• "UMMA: A Beacon for Art"
• UMMA Magazine spring/summer 2012 edition
• Whirlydoodle and articles about downtown installations of whirlydoodles
• Hammer from East Stadium bridges project with informational pamphlets and presentations
• Photos, information and directory from the First Presbyterian Church
• City of Ann Arbor Recycling and environmental information 2012
• Information on Huron River Day 2012 and the Huron River Watershed Council