Construction of tombs permitted with approval of Trustees
The following is an excerpt from Silent City on a Hill: Picturesque Landscapes of Memory and Boston’s Mount Auburn Cemetery by Blanche M. G. Linden. From Tombs to Mausoleums To maximize the use of all parts of the grounds and … Continue reading
Freeland Mausoleum
The Freeland mausoleum is a highly visible element of Mount Auburn’s historic landscape, with additional aesthetic and cultural significance. Built c. 1874, it is the first freestanding tomb in the Cemetery and is prominently sited near the Cemetery’s entrance at … Continue reading
Freeland Mausoleum Constructed
Designed by noted Boston architects William Robert Ware and Henry Van Brunt, the Freeland mausoleum on Lawn Avenue was the first freestanding tomb constructed at the Cemetery, erected in 1874. Ware and Van Brunt designed several other local landmarks, including … Continue reading