Rosehill is the largest cemetery in Chicago, and one of the most beautiful. In part it’s the setting, with its ponds and mature trees. But it’s also a function of the many wealthy people buried there. One thing rich people are good for is leaving behind beautiful mausoleums and monuments. At first glance they can seem to represent an excess of egotism, but over time they become objects of beauty that justify the original hubris. Rosehill Highlights(Hundreds more below) Founded in 1859, the site was supposed to be call Roe’s Hill after the farmer who sold the city the land.
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