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Cemetery of the Week #12: Elmwood Cemetery
Vista in Elmwood Cemetery Elmwood Cemetery 1200 Elmwood Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48207 Telephone: (313) 567-3453 Established: 1846 Size: 86 acres Number of interments: 51,000 Open: 8 to 4 daily October...
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The Gem of the Motor City
Elmwood Endures: History of a Detroit Cemetery by Michael S. Franck My rating: 4 of 5 stars The fascinating introductory essay in this book places Elmwood Cemetery firmly inside the history of Detroit...
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Cemeteries in the Summer
I think there’s nothing more beautiful than a lush, green cemetery in the summertime. Flowers blooming, birds singing, soft breezes at play, and beautiful statuary: what could be more relaxing? I’ve...
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An illustrated exploration of Lower Michigan’s many graveyards
Boneyards: Detroit Under Ground by Richard Bak My rating: 5 of 5 stars This beautiful collection combines historic photographs with modern black-and-white photos of cemeteries in Detroit and the...
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The Most Beautiful Cemeteries on Cemetery Travel
Last week I talked about the Most Morbid Cemeteries on Cemetery Travel. That was a fairly easy list to make. Today’s list is much more subjective. In addition to beauty being in the eye of the...
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