Laurel Hill Cemetery
Phénomènes paranormaux, Etats-Unis (histoire), Arts et divertissement, États-Unis (voyage et géographie)
Audio avec voix de synthèse, Braille automatisé
Résumé
Established in 1836 Philadelphia s Laurel Hill Cemetery was one of the earliest rural cemeteries in America The picturesque views and outstanding horticulture along with sculptures and monuments designed by notable artists and architects … like Alexander Milne Calder Alexander Stirling Calder Harriet Frishmuth John Notman and Thomas Ustick Walter attracted thousands of visitors Laurel Hill became the desired place of burial for Philadelphia s elite and the final resting place for those with last names like Widener Wharton Meade and Elkins The cemetery s design was much admired and widely imitated both locally and nationally While the 20th century ushered in a steep decline for Laurel Hill the establishment of a friends group in 1978 and the cemetery s designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1998 signaled a transformation for the cemetery Laurel Hill entered a new century as a revitalized and relevant institution Once again the cemetery is regarded as an important part of the community a worthy destination for visitors and a place to share in the stories of the men and women whose lives shaped both Philadelphia and the nation