The Last Link to a Bygone Era: Civil War Mausoleum To Be Restored
- At September 11, 2014
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It’s difficult to envision a cemetery that was once “the center of town life,” but the grounds at Zion Chapel on Hilton Head Island (off the coast of South Carolina) was just that. The cemetery was the heart of the island’s settlements in the pre-Civil War period until Union soldiers invaded in 1861 and was the final resting place of numerous Civil War soldiers.
The cemetery has weathered the last 165 years, but now its historic Banyard Mausoleum is on the brink of collapsing, and the Heritage Library Foundation hopes to raise $175,000 for renovations. The group intends to preserve the historic antebellum architecture of the structure, which is the island’s oldest and only surviving building from the Civil War period. It houses the remains of affluent planter William Eddings Banyard and his family. The marble-covered crypt holds 21 burial chambers that are still intact, though only seven people were interred within.
Read More»Green-Wood Cemetery Mausoleums, Brooklyn, New York
One of America’s earliest rural garden cemeteries, Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York is a significant historical site, in addition to being an active cemetery. Founded in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery today spans more than 475 acres and is the final resting place for over 560,000 individuals – and has one of the largest collections of 19th and 20th century statuary and mausoleums. Green-Wood Cemetery is a Revolutionary War historic site, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006.
Read More»How to Find Land for Your Private Mausoleum: Locations and Construction
Mausoleums have gained notoriety throughout the ages for their architectural beauty and fascinating history. Many mausoleums, along with the estates on which they are located, become historical landmarks in their respective communities, creating a lasting legacy for the families entombed within their walls.
Where do you envision your final resting place? How do you want to express your legacy? The location of your mausoleum is just as important as, and could influence, your mausoleum design. Consider whether you want to purchase a private lot at a high-end cemetery or build your mausoleum on a private estate. Then, customize your family’s mausoleum to your heart’s content.
Read More»Eisenstadt, Austria: The Eternal Home of Joseph Haydn
- At August 08, 2014
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The quaint Austrian town of Eisenstadt, home to little more than 13,000 people, is the state capital of Burgenland. Nestled in the foothills of the Leitha Mountains, this town has a long and storied history that dates back to well before the time of Christ.
Located only a 45 minute drive from Vienna, the town of Eisenstadt is known for its wine production, beautiful castles, religious architecture, and the many museums that call the city home. It is, however, Eisenstadt’s most famous resident who is responsible for bringing the town to life each year.
Read More»Egyptian Revival Mausoleum: Mausoleum Styles and Architecture
- At March 20, 2013
- By Doug Keister
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Egyptian is the most funerary style of architecture. After all, almost all architecture in ancient Egypt related to death and the afterlife.
American cemeteries trump American cities in their display of Egyptial architecture. While there is no denying that Egyptian Revival architecture is jam-packed with funerary symbolism, its obvious pagan origins reduces its popularity with the Christian community. Cemetery explorers find fewer and fewer examples of Egyptian Revival architecture the closer they get to the Bible Belt. However, those of the Jewish faith generally accept Egyptian architecture as much of their religious history is rooted in that region.
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