Earlier this year I spent a wonderful morning exploring Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. Established in 1836, Laurel Hill Cemetery is the second oldest rural cemetery in the United States. The cemetery is full on wonderful statuary. The condition of many of the statues surprised me. They have significantly more wear and damage than statues in other cemeteries I’ve visited. I don’t know if it is the age of the statues, the type of stone or the harsher weather than caused the damage.
I shared some of my photos from Laurel Hill Cemetery last week. Here are the remaining photos
Aspiration Statue on the Berwind Tomb, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 Patty Hankins
Aspiration Statue on the Berwind Tomb, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 Patty Hankins
Robert Patterson Grave, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 Patty Hankins
Robert Patterson Grave, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 Patty Hankins
Grave at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 PattyHankins
Grave at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 PattyHankins
Angel at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 PattyHankins
Mother and Twins Monument, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 Patty Hankins
Mother and Twins Monument, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 Patty Hankins
Grave at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 Patty Hankins
Grave at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA © 2018 PattyHankins