Help Seal History: Oswald’s 150th Anniversary Time Capsule
As part of our 150th Anniversary celebration, Oswald’s Pharmacy is teaming up with the Naperville Heritage Society and Naper Settlement to preserve a piece of today for the future. We’re inviting members of the Naperville community to submit small items that represent everyday life in 2025 to be considered for inclusion in a commemorative time capsule. This capsule will be sealed inside the original Oswald’s building on Jefferson Avenue, currently Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen, where our family-owned pharmacy operated from 1874 to 2004.
What Are We Looking For?
We’re calling for community submissions that capture the spirit of life in Naperville in 2025—items that reflect the present-day culture, daily life, technology, fashion, education, business, family, health, and more. Think local, personal, and meaningful. Some ideas:
- A handwritten note or letter to the future
- A current photo or school project
- A popular product or packaging (small size)
- Local newspaper or magazine clippings
- Flyers or postcards from community events
- Naperville-related memorabilia
Please note: We are looking for physical items that are small in size (think shoebox or smaller), durable, and legal to store long-term.
Submission Details
- Submissions will be accepted through August 31, 2025
- Not all submissions will be included; selections will be made by a panel from Oswald’s and the Naperville Heritage Society
- Chosen participants will be contacted in September
- Selected items will be formally sealed in the Fall 2025 (final date TBD), with a special ceremony to mark the occasion
Ready to Make Your Mark on History?
Please fill out the form below to submit your item for consideration.
Oswald’s 150th Anniversary Time Capsule Entry Form
Important Information
- You may submit more than one idea, but each item must be submitted separately.
- Items submitted without full contact info and consent cannot be considered.
- Selected items will not be returned, as they will be sealed inside the time capsule, and donated and/or displayed when and if the time capsule is opened at a future date.
Legal Notice
By submitting an item for consideration, you acknowledge that Oswald’s Pharmacy and the Naperville Heritage Society reserve full discretion over the review and final selection process. Submission does not guarantee inclusion in the time capsule. Items chosen for inclusion become the permanent property of Oswald’s Pharmacy and the Naperville Heritage Society. All final decisions are binding.
