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    The Memorable Monuments of Laurel Hill: A Homage to the Stone Carvers of Yore

    The Memorable Monuments of Laurel Hill: A Homage to the Stone Carvers of Yore

    Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery

    August 28, 2011


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    In 1881, The New York Times remarked that the monument of William J. Mullen, temporarily on display at the 1876 Centennial before being installed at Laurel Hill was constructed in “…attitudes ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous.” 175 years later people still can’t stop talking about it. Monuments come in all shapes, sizes and composition in Laurel Hill Cemetery, but some stand out prominently among the rest. Everyone is invited to join Laurel Hill to visit the final resting place of Mr. Mullen and many more of Laurel Hill’s most unusual Victorian memorials. If you’ve ever wanted insight into cemetery symbolism, this is the tour for you!


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      • Venue Info

        Laurel Hill Cemetery

        3822 Ridge Avenue
        Philadelphia, PA 19132

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $15
        Members: $12
        Students/seniors: $10

        Info Phone: 215-228-8200

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        August 28, 2011

        Times:

        2 pm

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