Monthly Archives: January 2020

The Whittell Egyptian Revival-Style Mausoleum

Posted on January 25, 2020 by gravelyspeaking

George Whittell, Jr. September 28, 1881 – April 17, 1969   Elia Pascal Whittell September 9, 1892 – May 1, 1977 George Whittell, Jr. was born rich—very rich.  His grandfather invested in real estate during the California Gold Rush and … Continue reading →

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Gothic Architecture Inspired by Sainte-Chappelle

Posted on January 19, 2020 by gravelyspeaking

Tucked away under some massive trees that form a canopy over a large part of the Dexter Family Mausoleum in the Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a great Gothic Revival-style tomb.  The sandstone mausoleum was designed for the … Continue reading →

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A Simpler Version

Posted on January 5, 2020 by gravelyspeaking

The Belmont Mausoleum, in the Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, is a near replica of the Chapel of Saint Hubert; the original in Amboise, France—the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. The Murphy Family mausoleum in the Cypress Lawn … Continue reading →

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French Gothic

Posted on January 1, 2020 by gravelyspeaking

Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont (1858-1908) Alva Smith Vanderbilt Belmont (1853-1933) The Belmont Mausoleum, in the Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, is a near replica of the Chapel of Saint Hubert; the original is in Amboise, France, and is the final … Continue reading →

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