Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Dexter Memorial at Spring Grove Cemetery - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good morning,

The Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio, is surely one of the most interesting places to find a wide variety memorials.
The Dexter Mausoleum Memorial was built in 1855.
A "Memorial to Julius Dexter" by the Commercial Club, Cincinnati, can be read on Google Books by clicking here.   The book is from the Harvard College Library.  It is a wonderful short tribute to the man for whom this structure was built.

This memorial is listed in the National Historic Registry and National Landmarks. 

Beautiful.

Enjoy,
Lois
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15 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪September 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    That is a very interesting memorial. And so expensive.

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  2. Wanda.....September 21, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I've read the Dexter Mausoleum is often mistaken for one of Spring Grove's three chapels. It is grand!

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  3. ChristineSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Wow! Imagine having something this spectacular to mark your passing! It's awesome!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    The Dexter Memorial Mausoleum is a beautiful piece of architecture. I love all the detail, it's just beautiful...debbie

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  5. Jan n JerSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    This is a stunning structure!

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  6. TexWisGirlSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    wow! what an impressive, gothic structure!

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  7. SherrySeptember 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Looks like something from a gothic romance novel!!!

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  8. Marit JohanneSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Wow! What a monumental memorial building!
    And the other tombstones you showed are very interesting too.

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  9. DianaSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Unbelievable! I would just love to see that IN PERSON!!!
    Love Di ♥

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  10. RoseSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Oh--so beautiful...I LOVE to see places like this. Just so much work for the sake of beauty.

    He sure sounded like a thoughtful, unselfish person...and one that was loved by all.

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  11. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    This is such an interesting post. I want to learn more about it! Thanks, Lois!

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  12. MicheleSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Wow! What an interesting building! The word building really doesn't do it justice.

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  13. Quay Po CooksSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    This memorial is extremely beautiful, so much details.

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  14. MontanagirlSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Wow, the architecture is just amazing!

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  15. LynetteSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Wow! Thanks.

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