Pittsburgh Cemeteries

Author: Father Pitt

  • Michael F. Maloney Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery

    Michael F. Maloney mausoleum

    Domed mausoleums are relatively rare in Pittsburgh. Here is one that Thomas Jefferson might have approved of—but the cross, which would not have been found in a Protestant mausoleum in this style, lets us know that Mr. Maloney was a good Catholic. If that was not enough of a clue, we have the artificial flowers.

    Michael F. Maloney mausoleum

    Addendum: It seems this mausoleum was designed by the famous ecclesiastical architect John T. Comès.1

    1. Source: The Construction Record, December 9, 1911: “Architect J. T. Comes, 1005 Fifth avenue, is taking bids on erecting a one-story limestone mausoleum in Calvary cemetery for M. F. Maloney, to cost $15,000.” ↩︎

  • Hirth Mausoleum, Homewood Cemetery

    Hirth mausoleum

    A tasteful application of Art Deco details to the standard cubical mausoleum of the early twentieth century.

    Hirth mausoleum

  • Schuyler Mausoleum, Homewood Cemetery

    Schuyler Mausoleum

    A simple square rustic mausoleum with Doric columns and a good stained-glass window in the back.

    Stained glass

  • Pollard Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery

    Pollard Mausoleum

    A Gothic mausoleum that the jungle seems intent on reclaiming. Perhaps the groundskeepers had some agreement to let the family maintain the landscaping; at any rate, the landscaping is taking over. There was probably a pair of bronze doors in the front, but it has been filled in with concrete.

    Pollard mausoleum
    Pollard mausoleum
    Pollard mausoleum

  • Chapel, Homewood Cemetery

    Chapel

    Two different views of the chapel at the Homewood Cemetery, designed by Albert H. Spahr of MacClure & Spahr.

    Chapel in black and white