Gone Goth
Gothic Influences in the Cemetery Gothic Revival architecture was most popular from about 1840 through the 1870s in the United States. Launched in
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Egyptian Symbolism in the Cemetery
Between the pyramid shaped mausoleums embellished with sphinxes and crawling with beetles, and giant obelisks, Egyptian symbolism is abundant in the cemetery. Snakes
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Magnificent Mausoleums
Hudson Mausoleum The Hudson Mausoleum in Detroit’s Woodlawn Cemetery. J.L. Hudson (1846-1912), department store magnate, died of pneumonia in England. The Hudson department
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Wood & Perot Cast-Iron Cemetery Fencing
Robert Wood began manufacturing ornamental iron in Philadelphia in 1839. He joined forces with Elliston Perot to become “Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron
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Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York
Woodlawn Cemetery, founded in 1863, is one of the largest in New York City and is a National Historic Landmark.
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Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan
Woodlawn’s grand mausoleums and monuments showcase a living history of individuals who contributed to the vitality of the motor city. Woodlawn’s park-like 140
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The Family Tomb
The Family Tomb, made of cast-iron, was created by the Philadelphia firm of Robert Wood & Co. and was popular in the mid-1800’s.
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