Franke Tobey Jones Time Capsule Ceremony

By Christine Hall

Here’s to the Next Century!

On January 29, 2025, on a beautiful sunny day in Tacoma, WA, Franke Tobey Jones ceremoniously buried its Centennial Time Capsule. Containing photographs, stories, artifacts and files, the capsule preserves a snapshot of 2024, serving as a bridge between generations. More than a symbolic burial, this event was a celebration of the community’s rich history, a recognition of its present, and a commitment to its future.

Christine Hall, FTJ Senior Director of Marketing and PR and Centennial Celebration Coordinator, shared, “Our hope for those who unearth this time capsule in fifty years is that they recognize they are part of something greater—a family whose roots trace back to the visionary women of 1924 who built this community on compassion, innovation and service. Their enduring legacy of care and connection lives on through the dedication of those who have carried their mission forward. May future generations be inspired by our values and driven to continue fostering a warm, supportive community.”

A special thank you went to the FTJ Resident Centennial Committee: Redmond Barnett, Claire Griffin, Pam Baker, Phyllis Gill, Karen Fischer, Ann Martin, Cora Bock and team member Tyler Kaye whose time and dedication to the Centennial project was invaluable.

Chris closed with these sentiments, “Now, let us place this time capsule into the ground—not as an end, but as a new beginning.  Here’s to the next century!”

Before the Time Capsule ceremony, a Centennial Book Signing was held so those residents and team members featured in the book could sign books and have their book signed.

Time Capsule Contents:

• Centennial Timeline and Logos
• Centennial Committee Members and Work
• City of Tacoma Proclamation
• Centennial Video
• Centennial Hardcover Book Franke Tobey Jones ~ 100 Years, 100 Stories
• 1924 Looking Back Booklet –
• Centennial Event Photos
• Centennial Display Photos
• Website Centennial Page Snapshot
• Centennial Ads, Logo Items and PR Received including two issues of South Sound Magazine where the FTJ ads appeared (in May/June 2024 and September/October 2024)
• Resident and Team Member Historic Photo Caption Contest
• Centennial Communications
• Resident and Team Member Historic Photo Recreation
• Philanthropy – Centennial Circle Fundraising Campaign
• Miscellaneous Items : 2024 brochure and price sheet, 2024 FTJ board of directors and senior leadership, 2024 Resident Handbook and Resident Phone Directory, 2024 Annual Report, 2024 event advertising and more.