LAKEVIEW CEMETERY

Cleveland, OH Lake View Cemetery was founded in 1869 and sits on 285 acres of land. The cemetery is so named because it is partially located in the "heights" area of Greater Cleveland, with a view of Lake Erie to the north.  Copyright 2010 by Paschall Publishing All Rights Reserved The Wade Chapel, a small-but-magnificent chapel with Tiffany windows and elaborate Biblically-inspired mosaics on the walls, the edifice is still used for small weddings and located north and down the hill from the Garfield monument. Copyright © 2010 by Paschall Publishing It was modeled after the great garden cemeteries of Victorian era England and France. The Italian stonemasons brought in to create the Cemetery founded the Cleveland neighborhood of Little Italy just to its southwest. Copyright © 2010 by Paschall Publishing (Copyright © 2010 by Paschall Publishing)  The James A. Garfield Memorial is the most prominent point of interest at Lake View Cemetery. The ornate interior features a large marble statue, stained glass, bas relief, and various historical relics from Garfield's life and presidency. Copyright © 2010 by Paschall Publishing The monument also serves as a scenic observation deck and picnic area. President and Mrs. Garfield are entombed in the lower level crypt, their coffins placed side by side and visible to cemetery visitors.   (Copyright © 2011 by Paschall Publishing)