This exceptionally extravagant mausoleum, probably the grandest (certainly the tallest) in Calvary Cemetery, is a sort of late-Art-Deco interpretation of Gothic architecture. The door is beautiful, and small reliefs near the top document what must have been an eventful life in Pittsburgh business.
James Ingles, born in Scotland, died here in 1863. This is a fine example of Civil-War-era Gothic style.
Mr. Worthington, an oil baron, chose to be buried in an unusual Gothic tower, more castle-like than chapel-like. It is particularly notable for its inscription, which is nearly unique in using quasi-medieval letters on quasi-medieval architecture. (Most Gothic monuments use plain “gothic” characters like the ones used in advertising signs of the era.)
Addendum: The architect was Louis Stevens, who also designed Mr. Worthington’s mansion on Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill (now part of Temple Sinai).
A perfect Gothic chapel built in 1881, this is one of the larger mausoleums in the cemetery. It sits on a hilltop with spectacular views down into the Ohio valley.
An elegant little Gothic chapel with a bit of Art Deco flair. The stained glass inside shows Charity distributing gifts to Music, Drama, and the Arts.
