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The Cincinnati Cemetery of Spring Grove - Softcover

Report For 1857

 
9781332935239: The Cincinnati Cemetery of Spring Grove

Synopsis

This book delves into the historical and intellectual origins of rural cemeteries, using the example of Cincinnati's Spring Grove Cemetery as a primary case study. The text provides a rich overview of the cemetery's design and landscaping and its role in the development of the broader rural cemetery movement. The author draws on extensive historical research and original source material to explore how Spring Grove's founders and designers drew inspiration from European models, including Père Lachaise in Paris and Mount Auburn in Boston. The book also examines the cemetery's role as a reflection of changing societal attitudes towards death and mourning in the 19th century. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the history of landscape architecture, urban planning, and the cultural significance of cemeteries in American society.

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