Pittsburgh's tender mercies,
respect for its lands, and loyalty to high ideals are more than evident within
the gates of Allegheny Cemetery. Conceived in the minds of Pittsburgh's leading
families and businessmen in 1844, Allegheny Cemetery was created to be far more
than the typical country burying grounds of that age.
After its incorporation,
100 acres were purchased and the first interment took place in 1845. Today, Allegheny
Cemetery encompasses 300 acres with over 15 miles of roadways. Of that 300 acres,
100 acres remain for future development, making Allegheny not only one of the
most affordable but accessible cemeteries in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Allegheny Cemetery has been the choice of more than 124,000 people as their
final resting place. Some had worldwide fame, others were known throughout Pittsburgh.
But most were known only by the friends and family who loved them and wanted
the assurance that they would be memorialized in the most caring, dignified,
and respectful manner possible. Together, they make up the Allegheny Cemetery
family..
Our book, written by Walter Kidney, is a wonderful gift idea for those who
have an interest in the cultural and human history that is so much a part of
Allegheny and Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is the publisher of a handsomely
illustrated book featuring the history, architecture, and landscape of Allegheny
Cemetery. Founded in 1844, Allegheny Cemetery is an unexpectedly romantic place
in Pittsburgh, so long an industrial city.
Through this book, you will be able to explore and enjoy the 300-acre cemetery
and gain a sense of Pittsburghs history.
The 176-page hardbound book includes a historic essay and guide to 192 significant
burial places and cemetery buildings. It is illustrated with 364 illustrations;
50 of those are color photos. The majority of the photographs are by Clyde Hare,
one of Pittsburghs best known photographers.
Public
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