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Time capsule from 1950 unearthed on Jay Street disappoints historians

A time capsule unearthed in Downtown Brooklyn was a disappointment to some waiting to get a closer look at history. The capsule was buried 64 years ago at 370 Jay St., which was the MTA headquarters

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Oct 1, 2014, 9:18 PM

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