The Amazing Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis
by Wayne Moran
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The Amazing Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis
Artist
Wayne Moran
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Photograph - Fine Art Archtectural Photography
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The Amazing Lakewood Cemetery
Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis near Lake Calhoun has a bit of a special meaning to me partly because of a failed photo outing. See details here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/waynephotoguy/12049729353/
But there are other great reasons for thinking that it is amazing.
Lakewood has long been considered one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the country. It was modeled after the rural cemeteries of 19th-century France, such as the famous Pre-Lachaise in Paris. When Lakewood was established in 1871, these spacious cemeteries were flourishing in the United States.
Stained glass window in one of the Mausoleum rooms
In July 1871 Colonel William S. King, local businessman and newspaper publisher, proposed to community leaders of the city that they work together to establish a cemetery in Minneapolis where "the encroachments of the city would never seriously interfere". On August 7, 1871, a group of fifteen held a meeting and established the Lyndale Cemetery Association. According to the minutes of the original meeting recorded by Thomas Lowry, "that after an examination of various localities they had chosen the land owned by William S. King lying between Lakes Calhoun and Harriet". Colonel King agreed to sell the land for $21,000, "on one year's time at seven percent interest". During a time in which a home in Minneapolis could be purchased for $500, the new trustees voted to raise $25,000 "for the purchase of grounds and improvements". The money was raised by selling 250 shares of stock at $100 a piece, two-thirds of which was purchased by the trustees themselves. The remaining balance was solicited by a committee and sold to other residents of the city. The organization was later renamed the "Lakewood Cemetery Association". In an Executive Committee Meeting held on April 23, 1872, Superintendent A.B. Barton and the board of trustees employed C. W. Folsom, Superintendent of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts to develop plans for the grounds.
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Luther Fine Art 23 Days Ago
Congratulations! I am happy to announce that your excellent photographic art has been proudly featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are invited to archive your feature in Group Feature Archive: January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 discussion
Kathi Mirto
You’re so excellent at capturing these beautiful interiors dear Wayne! This one is absolutely out of this world! fl
Wayne Moran replied:
This place was influenced the amazing Hagia Sophia in Turkey. I need to get there. Thank you so very much.
Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE!! Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "DECEMBER 2023 Features."
Bob Christopher
Hi Wayne... I like your image. A wonderful building and you have made an excellent photograph of it... Cheers Bob fv
D Renee Wilson
This is an amazing photograph. The placement of the text is absolutely perfect. l, f, & su
Sabrina Wheeler
Beautiful place! It definitely looks European. The shot is pure perfection as well as the crop (it there was one) and the beautiful colors. l/f