Laurel Hills Cemetery 3822 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA Laural Hills Cemetery was founded in 1836 by a group of local businessmen headed by John Jay Smith, a Quaker and librarian. The founding concepts were that it had to be situated in a picturesque location well outside the city; that it had no religious affiliation; and … Read more
Mount Mariah Cemetery 6201 Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia, PA Mount Mariah has a fascinating and tragic history, most of which can be found at the website Friends of Mount Mariah Cemetery. Incorporated in 1855, this approximately 200-acre cemetery was established during the time of “Rural Ideal” cemeteries, a style of cemetery that utilizes landscaping to provide … Read more
1020 South Street Philadelphia, PA My favorite artists are ones that find their passion and pursue it, with no thought to commercialism, or the sale. The thing that is shunned by the neighbors, until they realize you aren’t a crazy old coot, you have a vision and it is just different. Well, I found one … Read more