This book explores cemeteries that have hosted the departed since the early colonization of Maine. Hand-carved angels of death, thoughtful epitaphs, and even intrigue surround these old and unique burial...
When Wichita was founded in 1870, death was already a frequent occurrence here. The city's first official cemetery was established that same year. In the two decades that followed Wichita's...
With the exception of the churchyard behind Mission Dolores and the National Cemetery in the Presidio, all of San Francisco’s gorgeous Victorian-era cemeteries were evicted from the city in the...
Many of Philadelphia’s oldest graveyards have been lost to time in the name of progress and expansion. The cityscape changes, the remains of the dead are moved (or not) to...
Louisville, Kentucky's cemeteries starkly illustrate the city's socioeconomic divides, revealing a history of disparity through their headstones and monuments. The history-rich city of Louisville, Kentucky, offers stunning examples of haves...
Los Angeles is home to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood; it's an "industry" town through and through. But the movie business isn't its only industry. The City of Angels...
An exploration of Boston's hidden history through its cemeteries, revealing the city's complex relationship with death and memorialization. One of the oldest cities in America, Boston's story is one richly...
The world as we know it today was made by the individuals who rest in our burial grounds. On Long Island, the cultural landscape is marked by resting places that...
