We visited Hope Cemetery in Barre Vermont on a drizzly morning. But I think the drizzle just added to the intrigue.
Most of the granite for America's headstones comes from this part of Vermont. The master artisans of Barre, many Italians who immigrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, worked the Barre Gray granite blocks into poignant memorial designs. ~ Roadside America
A balanced 3D cube showing - Tree of Life, Together, Nature
Love, Salesman
Each stone is more detailed than the last. I love how some of the names appear to be the signature of the person buried there.
Half-size replica of a race car.
I hope you’re getting an inkling of how huge these monuments are.
Wanna go for a ride in a Bi-plane?
If you want to know more about this cemetery and its stones check out Central Vermont’s webpage.
I have never seen such a magnificent & artistic cemetery! Wow!
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ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! I love cemeteries. That sounds weird, but I really do love them. I find them beautiful and full of history. You took some amazing shots. Those are very unique tombs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cemetery! Great discovery!
ReplyDeleteI like the violin.
ReplyDeleteOh man, what a great cemetery. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat beauty that goes into that cementary. I think we all need headstones like that!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen such an amazing cemetery! It's neat how the headstones share a part of who the person was. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThose stones are stunning! Absolutely gorgeous. I'm always poking around in cemeteries but I've never seen one with such magnificent headstones. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place--thanks for letting us tag along. I love seeing the world through your eyes.
ReplyDeleteWould that be Clark Gable's?
ReplyDeleteThe ones with the chain links and the violin are stunning, and that one with the motorcycle rider and lady waving goodbye is poignant.
ReplyDeleteI never thought a cemetery could be so beautiful. Some of those stones must have been huge and the detail is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThose are some impressive stones, yes, the drizzle adds to the ambience.
ReplyDeleteThat's a fascinating place. The effects of the rain on the stone are wonderful. They add to the drama. This is a spirited place, to be sure. Love the art.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Who knew. Art in an unusual setting! Love it
ReplyDeleteThose headstones are amazing and the landscaping is so lush. Thanks for your visit.
ReplyDeleteThe tombstones are so unusual! Who'd have thought a cemetery could be so entertaining?
ReplyDeleteWow! Those headstone/monuments are unique and artistic! Great job getting awesome shots! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool images! A long time ago, I worked part-time "setting" headstones in cemeteries, and was intrigued to see all the different shades of granite there are.
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa these are incredible. The cubes and violin headstones are my favorite. Who wouldn't want to be buried in this peaceful, most intricate of places? Your photos are great. Have a nice night.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Now that is where I want to be buried, with a huge granite camera over me ;0)
ReplyDeleteWow, these headstones are really large and detailed. I don't think I've ever seen a cemetery like this before. Personally, I don't think I want a big computer with my blog featured when I die. :)
ReplyDeletewow -- that is certainly a lot of fancy cemetery bling.
ReplyDeleteWhat UNIQUE monuments ... definitely worth sharing. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Wow, Lisa - this is quite a fascinating cemetery. Very awesome photos - which really give a glimpse into the uniqueness of this place.
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful sculptures but the whimsical angel stole my heart.
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