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The Art of the Cemetery: Bliss MemorialApril is National Poetry Month! National Poetry Month is a special occasion to celebrate the expressiveness, delight, and pure charm of poetry. Throughout April we remind ourselves that poets have an essential role in our culture and that poetry matters. Funerary art helps one learn more about a life that was cherished and contemplate one’s own existence. …
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Architectural Connections: The Stunning Garden Court at The Frick CollectionOpened to the public in 1935, The Frick Collection is an art museum housed in the former residence of American industrialist, financier, and art patron Henry Clay Frick. One of the top attractions in New York City, The Frick Collection houses a remarkable collection of art treasures from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. A premier …
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Architectural Connections: An Iconic Building on the Most Famous Street in the World; 55 Wall StreetMcKim, Mead, and White was a prominent American architectural firm at the turn of the 20th century. A partnership formed in 1878 by Charles Follen McKim, William Rutherford Mead, and Stanford White, the illustrious firm came to define the look of Gilded Age America. The most successful and influential American architectural firm of its time, …
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Architectural Connections: Feast for the Senses; Macy’s Herald SquareLocated at one of Midtown Manhattan’s most visible corners between 34th and 35th Streets on Broadway, Macy’s Herald Square is the flagship of Macy’s department store as well as corporate headquarters of Macy’s, Inc. With a daunting retail space of 2,136,600 square feet spread over 10 floors, Macy’s Herald Square is the largest department store in …
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The Art of the Cemetery: AngelsWoodlawn Cemetery is known for its beautiful sculptures and unique works of art. One of America’s most historic cemeteries, Woodlawn contains the largest and finest collection of funerary art in the country. Woodlawn’s outstanding landscape design is graced by an equally spectacular collection of art and architecture featuring angels. With exquisite grace, these ethereal creatures watch …
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