The iconic Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco is commemorating its historical significance by showcasing a time capsule buried over 50 years ago. Once marked by controversy, the pyramid is now celebrated as a staple of the skyline. Michael Shvo, the building's owner, discovered the capsule thanks to an anonymous tip, revealing artifacts and recordings from the building's opening. The exhibition allows the public to explore the contents, emphasizing the building's role in the city's rich history while reminding visitors of its irreplaceable stature in San Francisco.
The pyramid was the revolutionary kind of thing that was happening here. I want people to come and see, for those who remember to come and see and remember what happened and give a glimpse of the history of what was here before the pyramid existed.
This is a testament that 50 years ago it was happening city. This was a happening place and 50 years later, we are still here and never forget that maybe there were bumps in the road, but this is an amazing place and it's irreplaceable and this building is irreplaceable.
We have a cassette tape that is an interview that was done as the building was opening. We have all this content and people can scan it here.
I helped put it down there.
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