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Laurel Hill Cemetery /

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 -- attracted thousands of visitors. Laurel Hill entere...

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Main Authors: Yaster, Carol, (Author), Wolgemuth, Rachel, (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2017]
Series:Images of America
Subjects and Genres:
Laurel Hill Cemetery (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Cemeteries > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > History > Pictorial works.
Cimetières > Pennsylvanie > Philadelphie > Histoire > Ouvrages illustrés.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Supernatural (incl. Ghosts)
HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
PHOTOGRAPHY / History.
TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA)
Cemeteries.
Pennsylvania > Philadelphia.
illustrated books.
Illustrated works.
History.
Pictorial works.
Ouvrages illustrés.
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Table of Contents:
  • Origins of Laurel Hill Cemetery
  • North Laurel Hill
  • South Laurel Hill
  • Stoever Tract
  • Central Laurel Hill
  • Decline and renewal
  • About the organization.

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