tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post6889276396130221705..comments2024-03-08T21:02:54.424-05:00Comments on A Grave Interest: Cemeteries Worth the Visit – Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, IndianaJoy Neighborshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-47770603753703132742013-11-15T18:06:15.766-05:002013-11-15T18:06:15.766-05:00One of the things that cemetery folks such as your...One of the things that cemetery folks such as yourself must contend with from time to time is the grave robber. If you have not already met one, you have now. I just stole your picture of Eli Harvey's Elk monument and posted it here.<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eli_Harvey<br />In order to post a picture on wikipedia I have to either be the photographer or get copyright clearance from the owner, in this case, probably you. If you go to the Eli Harvey article you will see your picture in a chart of his Elks. Clicking on the picture will get you to it. Go to the talk page and identify yourself and the copyright owner. If you want to remove it, I will help you. If you want to leave it there with you listed as the copyright owner then you will, I hope, have a change to do that. I have never done thins sort of thing before, grave robbing is new to me, but I am always open to new things. See you around (love your blog) Einar aka carptrash on wikipediacarptrashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361982462712254939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-19145343629293519032013-02-28T18:22:34.678-05:002013-02-28T18:22:34.678-05:00There may be a paupers area here, but the cemetery...There may be a paupers area here, but the cemetery was started and maintained as a Rural cemetery, with landscaping, mausoleums and monuments.Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-91500003073662408742013-02-19T20:15:58.481-05:002013-02-19T20:15:58.481-05:00Thanks for writing about this cemetery. I too love...Thanks for writing about this cemetery. I too love walking cemeteries and plan on coming to this cemetery in May. I have done genealogy for many years and have just recently found out that my great grandmother is buried there. I was told that when she was buried in 1924 that this was a paupers cemetery. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-16839430960187047112013-01-31T19:17:43.884-05:002013-01-31T19:17:43.884-05:00Loreal,
The Blumberg Mausoleum is where Fannie, ...Loreal, <br /><br />The Blumberg Mausoleum is where Fannie, and her husband, Benjamin are interred. <br /><br />Fannie (Burgheim) Blumberg was a local Terre Haute author, artist, and philanthropist. <br /><br />She wrote several stories for children that were published in John Martin's Magazine in the early 1900's. Over 25 of her stories were published, along with five books.<br /><br />Fannie also painted watercolors and oils, which are on exhibit in several museums and galleries throughout the U.S.<br /><br />She, and her husband, Benjamin (a Terre Haute attorney,) also provided the funds for the Art Center at DePauw University in 1956.<br /><br />Fannie died on July 9, 1964. Benjamin died on April 1, 1971.<br /><br />The lions are depicted to be guarding the entrance to the mausoleum. One lion sleeps while the other watches, so there is always one that is "on guard."Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-73426751986990448542013-01-28T16:34:24.389-05:002013-01-28T16:34:24.389-05:00can you tell me more about the Blumberg? i have a ...can you tell me more about the Blumberg? i have a vwery interesting picture of it i just took today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12156020341734033533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-1170510625064274912012-10-06T15:48:51.067-04:002012-10-06T15:48:51.067-04:00Thank you for sharing Carolyn!! What wonderful me...Thank you for sharing Carolyn!! What wonderful memories!! I will make sure to say 'Hello' to your grandparents on my next visit.Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-44812562646599336422012-10-06T15:46:08.380-04:002012-10-06T15:46:08.380-04:00Thanks for the info!Thanks for the info!Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-34025145180011634572012-10-04T20:07:41.734-04:002012-10-04T20:07:41.734-04:00Thanks for this interesting page on your visit to ...Thanks for this interesting page on your visit to Highland Lawn. My grandfather, George Boyer, was Superintendent of Highland Lawn (and Woodlawn) from 1948 until his death in 1962, under former long-time Terre Haute Mayor Ralph Tucker. Cemetery secretary during those years was Marion Pettus, who went on to serve as Superintendent following my grandfather's passing. Cemetery handyman was Fred Sellers. Fred could build anything and fix anything. I grew up spending my summers with my grandparents in the white bungalow next door to Highland Lawn at 4520 Wabash. The cemetery was my playground. I walked and rode my bike on the roads endlessly. No computers in those days--all cemetery records were kept in thick books in the office. I can still smell the scent of those old books and feel the cold stone floors of the office, and I can hear the click of the old Royal manual typewriters. I visited the Heinl mausoleum often, and I'd peek in the iron & glass door to say hello to Stiffy the dog. There was no vandalism in those days--a different time. You are right--there is so much history here, and it's a special place to visit. My childhood friends used to ask me if I was scared living in a cemetery. I'd laugh because my grandmother always told me, "Dead people won't hurt you...it's the live ones you have to watch out for!" If you ever return to Highland Lawn, please give a hello to my grandparents, George & Ruth Boyer, who are buried in section 18 right by the office. Thanks for giving me this page of memories.Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-41157881299426287922012-08-13T20:33:19.162-04:002012-08-13T20:33:19.162-04:00I believe the Cemetery Superintendent Lennie Snyde...I believe the Cemetery Superintendent Lennie Snyder is the present Exhaulted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #86 in Terre Haute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-37319015883108087362012-01-11T10:58:36.039-05:002012-01-11T10:58:36.039-05:00What a gorgeous place to walk or run in! Always s...What a gorgeous place to walk or run in! Always something to see...Enjoy!!Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-37202887334392834402012-01-10T10:08:55.047-05:002012-01-10T10:08:55.047-05:00I should have said there's a road at the back ...I should have said there's a road at the back of the cemetery that connects to the National Road Heritage Trail!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-88033276593530612152012-01-10T10:07:11.704-05:002012-01-10T10:07:11.704-05:00Beautiful cemetery! Favorite place to go for a ru...Beautiful cemetery! Favorite place to go for a run. There's a road that connects the cemetery to the National Road Heritage Trail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-78840590524993047842011-12-12T13:38:55.481-05:002011-12-12T13:38:55.481-05:00Glad you enjoyed it Loria! It is definitely a cem...Glad you enjoyed it Loria! It is definitely a cemetery worth visiting!Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-2561802832291223232011-12-12T10:07:48.297-05:002011-12-12T10:07:48.297-05:00The Highland Lawn cemetery is a very interesting p...The Highland Lawn cemetery is a very interesting place to visit. I believe most cemeteries have amazing stories behind them, but this got me very interested. :) The mausoleums' designs are quite beautiful. Thanks for posting this one!Loria Schleiffhttp://www.charoncms.com/products/esearchnoreply@blogger.com