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Holtville, California: Time Capsule Tetrahedron

A tetrahedron is a pyramid with three sides instead of four. This modest-sized example sits on the front lawn of Holtville's city hall, and will be opened on July 4, 2026.

Address:
Pine Ave., Holtville, CA
Directions:
In front of Holtville city hall, on the east side of Pine Ave. just north of its intersection with W. 5th St.
Admission:
Free
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Time Capsule Tetrahedron.

Time Capsule Tetrahedron

Holtville is the "Carrot Capital of the World." I went there looking for Bugs Bunny, but instead found a time capsule tetrahedron. The time capsule was enclosed in the tetrahedron on July 4, 1976, and is scheduled to be opened July 4, 2026.

[Ronnie, 02/03/2017]

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