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Series
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Positioned west of the Cuyahoga River and occupying 96 acres is Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 1876, Riverside Cemetery was the long-term solution to the ever-growing suburbs of Cleveland's west side. A nephew to one of the earliest settlers, Titus Brainard sold 102.25 acres of his farm to the association under conditions that the cemetery never be sold to the city and that all persons be accepted for burial regardless of background....
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcadia
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Cleveland's Lake View Cemetery reveals the profound effects the cemetery and the City of Cleveland had on one another. -- Founded in 1869, this garden cemetery served as an escape and a model for Cleveland parks and suburbs, such as University Circle, Little Italy, East Cleveland, and Cleveland Heights. Lake View is home to cultural, economic, and political leaders and thousands of others from all classes, races, and religions. This rich diversity...
Author
Publisher
Gray & Co
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Take a quiet journey back through time and discover the fascinating stories of Cleveland's most notable permanent residents. These 61 nearby cemeteries are home to celebrities, villains, patriarchs, innovators, and just plain folks. They're a remarkable source of local lore, from woeful tales of untimely demise to celebrations of noble achievement and almost everything in between. Listings give details about where and when to visit, historical facts,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Erie Street Cemetery is Cleveland's oldest existing cemetery. Today downtown Cleveland towers over this peaceful plot of land, which has remained essentially unchanged since it was opened as a burial ground in 1826 at the far edge of the town, whose population was only about 800 at the time. Within the cemetery are the graves of soldiers who served in the Indian Wars, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Mexican War, and the...
Author
Publisher
Gray & Co
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A new book based on the popular "Cleveland Cemeteries." Greatly expanded to include 120 cemeteries in 15 counties throughout Northeast Ohio. Takes history buffs on a journey through time to discover fascinating stories of Cleveland's most notable permanent residents, including celebrities, villains, patriarchs, and just plain folks. Gives details about where and when to visit, historical facts, oldest graves, religious and ethnic affiliation, and...
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