foundation stone

Examples (10)

• The foundation stone was laid in 1911.
• In 1853 Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone of the new palace.
• The mayor will lay the foundation stone next Tuesday at dawn.
• A time capsule was sealed beneath the foundation stone during the ceremony.
• Crowds gathered as the architect spoke before the foundation stone was lowered into place.
• By the time we arrived, they had already laid the foundation stone for the hospital.
• Who is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the arts center this year?
• Tradition dictates that a blessing be given before the foundation stone is set.
• The inscription on the foundation stone records the date and the names of the donors.
• If the weather turns, we might postpone laying the foundation stone until spring.