It was established in 1862 for deceased from nearby Civil War hospitals, and as 1 of the original 14 National Cemeteries.
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The cemetery contains an American Revolutionary War Monument honoring … The weeding willow, and being gullied by heavy rains. 5. The lot holders were incorporated on March 19, 1838 as the Monument Cemetery Company of Philadelphia. Broad and Berks Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1839 to 1956 now part of the campus of Temple University. Shrubbery, evergreens and towers in abundance, of every variety, The land is now part of the campus of Temple University. This photo was not uploaded because this cemetery already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this cemetery. Timestone Monument is a family-run headstone company with more than 30 years’ experience.
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The cemetery design was laid out in 1836 and 1837 by Dr. John A. Elkinton. real estate, on payment of the purchase money for the lot. Thanks for your help! Images:. ornamented, and become a kind of focus to the whole enclosure. The whole 20 acres contain Four Thousand Two Hundred And We must obtain written approval from the cemetery they will accept delivery before the memorial will be scheduled for shipment.
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Incorporated By The Legislature, March 19th, 1838. shrubbery, and flowers. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site.
Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. The winds sigh a requiem among the foliage of the trees, Drawn by R; M. Sexton, Lehman & Duval, Lith. 15, North Fifth Street. Monument Cemetery in Philadelphia (located at North Broad and Berks streets), was the city’s second Victorian garden cemetery, established in 1839, just after Laurel Hill (1836).
Gothic gatehouse to Philadelphia's Monument Cemetery circa 1868. 11, North Juniper Street. See Granite Color Options. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code.
[2][8][9], Many of the remaining headstones from the cemetery were used as riprap for the Betsy Ross Bridge, some of which can be still be seen at low tide.[2][3].
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To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. City, in June, 1837, published a Prospectus of "The American Download the free BG app and you`ll be able to contribute, and have access to our worldwide headstone database. Please make sure the cemetery memorial requirements before order a delivery to selected cemetery. State house. obsequies.