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Sunset Memorial Park, Revisited

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Chris Naffziger

I visited Sunset Memorial Park, out Gravois Road in the sunshine of early July 2018. I am still impressed by the massive columbarium, which sits towards the back of the cemetery. There is also a very pretty office and residence… Continue Reading →

County historic cemeteries, historic houses, historic mausolea, historic monuments, Modernism, South County
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Wainwright Tomb Interior, Revisited

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

I photographed the interior of the Wainwright Tomb all the way back in November of 2008. It still is just as beautiful today as it was back then.

North Bellefontaine Cemetery, Chicago School, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea
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Side Windows, Lemp Mausoleum

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

I had seen the wonderful lily flower stained glass window in the Lemp Mausoleum, but I realized during my last visit that there are two side windows in the back, which are quite beautiful themselves.

North Bellefontaine Cemetery, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea, Lemp, Neo-Classicism
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Chronic Water Damage and Deterioration, Valhalla Mausoleum

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

Update: Problems continued into August of 2018. I don’t really like calling out anybody who’s trying to do their best maintaining an historic structure. I am well aware of the costs involved, the expensive specialists who are qualified to work… Continue Reading →

County Beaux-Arts, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea, North County
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Bixby Mausoleum

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

The Bixby Mausoleum is unique for several reasons; first of all, it uses much more rusticated stone than its neighbors. Secondly, its massive, gravity-defying curved front pediment appears to be the only one like it in the cemetery. It is… Continue Reading →

North Bellefontaine Cemetery, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea, Neo-Classicism
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Ulrici Monument

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

The Ulrici grave site once featured a mausoleum, which was removed due to its condition.

North Bellefontaine Cemetery, Greek Revival, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea
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Tate Mausoleum, Revisited

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

There are not many examples of Egyptian Revival architecture in St. Louis, though there are some tombs in Bellefontaine that admirably represent the style. Influenced by the thousands year old fascination Western Civilization has possessed for Ancient Egypt, coupled with… Continue Reading →

North Bellefontaine Cemetery, Egyptian Revival, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea
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Pierce Mausoleum, Revisited

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

Famous for the long extension of its plot to protect the view of the mausoleum from the road, the Pierce Mausoleum contains some amazing bronzework. These lion footed torcheres flank the entrance. And the front doors contain these stunning lions… Continue Reading →

North Beaux-Arts, Bellefontaine Cemetery, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea
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Westlake Mausoleum, Revisited

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

I’ve always enjoyed the unique design of the Westlake Mausoleum, set out by itself and with a huge swath of grass in its plot. The typefont is also interesting.

North Beaux-Arts, Bellefontaine Cemetery, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea
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Ann C.T. Farrar Mausoleum, Bellefontaine Cemetery

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Chris Naffziger

Ann Farrar was the wife and mother of many famous St. Louisans, and I really enjoy her mausoleum. There is a burial chamber under the monumental portico in the Tuscan order. Please join me for my lecture about the Green… Continue Reading →

North Bellefontaine Cemetery, historic cemeteries, historic mausolea, Neo-Classicism

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