The featured image is of a completely snapped at the joints grave monument. Rather than offer the standard cemetery “pose”, if you will, I thought I’d give you a photo of a totally broken grave monument Google does not recognize this cemetery. That’s a pity. I hadn’t tried to use Google Maps because a friendContinue reading “Gilman Road/Gilman-Gaffney Cemetery”
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Rouleau Mausoleum at Hope Cemetery
After I filmed, I conducted some research. I discovered there is a Rouleau Granite Company. Presuming the Rouleaus buried here are related, it makes sense they would have such an amazing mausoleum. You’ll discover some other wonderful mausoleums in this video. Plus, an interesting “resume” on the back of a crypt. Come with me toContinue reading “Rouleau Mausoleum at Hope Cemetery”
Plainmont Cemetery: Part 3
Today’s video is Part 3 of my visit to Plainmont Cemetery, which is on the border of East Montpelier and Plainfield, VT. It is the last segment of this lovely place. The cemetery is flat, paved and well-cared for. Absolutely NO broken headstones anywhere! The first burial was in 1909 and given the fresh burialsContinue reading “Plainmont Cemetery: Part 3”
Plainmont Cemetery: Part 2
Today’s video, https://youtu.be/eNfr5z6QKRA, is Part 2 of my visit to Plainmont Cemetery on the border of East Montpelier and Plainfield, VT. It was suggested to me by a member of the Montpelier History Group. I found two spigots there. (Maybe there are more. I happened to see two.) The one close to the shed hadContinue reading “Plainmont Cemetery: Part 2”
King Street Tenement Houses
Greetings All! This is Patricia and I am Traveling for History!! Today’s video, https://youtu.be/9PYlSVHwrMo, is on the King Street Tenement Houses. All are located in the top block adjacent to South Winooski Avenue in Burlington, VT. In this video, I share who built each building, why who the first tenants were and what they didContinue reading “King Street Tenement Houses”
Strolling the Village Cemetery in Colchester, VT: Part 2
Today’s video, https://youtu.be/h-Gn9bif_T8, is Part 2 of my visit to the Village Cemetery in Colchester, VT. This cemetery is the largest both in size and burials. If you enjoy the look of the quintessential New England rural cemetery, then this is the place for you! I did not see hours posted, but I would thinkContinue reading “Strolling the Village Cemetery in Colchester, VT: Part 2”
Tombstone Base Exposed!
Greetings All! This is Patricia and I am Traveling for History! Today’s video, link here: https://youtu.be/Hwj1mCpAnCo, is on the Amos Cockle and Family grave marker at Greenmount Cemetery in Burlington, VT. I focus on what appears to be the underpinnings of the monument. Also noteworthy is how apparent erosion has crept up behind the marker. Continue reading “Tombstone Base Exposed!”