Neo-Gothic Mausoleum
- At March 26, 2013
- By Doug Keister
- In Doug Keister's Blog
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Perhaps no style of architecture is so closely associated with cemeteries as Gothic. Its towers, spires, and flying buttresses are the stuff of ghost stories, dark and stormy nights, and evil sorcerers. The structural advantages of the Gothic style over other types of architecture enabled architects and designers to construct buildings and cathedrals of any size their time and budgets would permit. Because Gothic architecture did not borrow heavily from any of the pagan Classical styles, it is most closely associated with Christianity. It is, in fact, the first purely Christian architecture. Gothic architecture is easy to identify by its vertical emphasis, pointed arches, and heavily ornamented spires.
Think of the great cathedrals in Europe and you’ll get a pretty good fix on the elements of the Gothic style. The style originated in France in the 12th century and lasted another four centuries before dying out in the 16th century. When the Gothic style was reintroduced in the 19th century it was known as Gothic revival.
Read More»Multi-Million Dollar Restoration of Roman Emperor Augustus’ Mausoleum Begins
- At August 06, 2014
- By mausoleum
- In General Information
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Augustus may have initiated the era of the Pax Romana, but there has been little peace at his gravesite in the centuries following his death.
The mausoleum holding the remains of the founder and first emperor of Rome has withstood a series of rowdy events and interlopers, including a group of invaders who sacked the tomb in 410, a bullfighting ring, a cat colony, and present-day prostitutes. However, archaeologists and the city of Rome have furnished funding and plans to restore the mausoleum to its former glory.
Read More»Mount Auburn Cemetery Mausoleums, Cambridge, MA
In the 180 years since its consecration, Mount Auburn Cemetery has become more than a cemetery; it’s also a National Historic Landmark, a world-class arboretum and botanical garden, a habitat for urban wildlife, and a veritable museum of art and architecture. It’s a destination site, a historic landmark, an active burial ground, and an important reflection of changing culture and artistic taste.
Read More»Metairie Cemetery Mausoleums, New Orleans, Louisiana
Metairie Cemetery is home to the largest collection of marble tombs and funeral statuary in historic New Orleans. The cemetery is located within the New Orleans city limits, next to the area that was formerly Bayou Metairie. Metairie Cemetery was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, and is the burial place of many famous people from the region.
Read More»Mausoleum Restoration Brings Back a Beloved Memorial
- At August 20, 2013
- By mausoleum
- In Mausoleum Repair
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When a family builds a mausoleum, they devote a special memorial to a loved one that must stand the test of time and provide a lasting respite. Unfortunately, even the best-constructed mausoleums require maintenance to fight the ravages of time and the elements. Some mausoleum materials are less able to withstand the effects of climate and time. Repair and restoration services bring back a beloved memorial with everything from simple touch-up work to substantial restoration both inside and out.
Exterior Mausoleum Restoration
The elements are powerful; weathering impacts even the strongest mausoleum materials. Some materials, including marble, are more subject to the ravages of weathering, and can erode substantially or develop other structural issues. Mausoleums located in the northern United States undergo freeze and thaw cycles making them particularly vulnerable, with moisture causing damage to joints and eventually reaching the interior.
