Classicism pared down to the bones, severely elegant. The bronze doors are especially fine.
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Worthington Mausoleum, Homewood Cemetery
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A. J. Sunstein Mausoleum, West View Cemetery
Considering that the Exodus is the central event in Israel’s sacred history, Egyptian Revival has always struck old Pa Pitt as an odd choice of styles for a Jewish cemetery. But with this particular mausoleum he can see the appeal. “You think you’re a god-king, Pharaoh? Well, how would you like to be a door handle for the rest of eternity? What do you think of that, Mr. Bricks-Without-Straw?”
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Kelley Monument, Union Dale Cemetery
Flower-dropping mourners are very common in our cemeteries, but this one is made of bronze and unusually fine.
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Flower Mausoleum, Allegheny Cemetery
A tasteful mausoleum shaped like the stereotypical Egyptian temple, but without Egyptian decorative details. The nautical-themed stained glass inside is extraordinarily good, and the bronze doors are also very artistic.
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Vandergrift Mausoleum, Allegheny Cemetery
Probably a stock model. It is curiously hard to pin down the style of this structure; old Pa Pitt will call it Romanesque, on account of the medievalish columns and the arched bronze doors. The stained glass inside is another standard catalogue item. The bronze doors bear reliefs of laurels and palms—symbols of victory in death.
