Photos by Steven
Both historic Marble cemeteries in the East Village are hosting open days this weekend. (Despite the similarities in name, there isn't any formal connection between the two cemeteries.)
• The New York Marble Cemetery (below), 43 1/2 Second Avenue between Second Street and Third Street, is open tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find its history here. This space has been welcoming visitors on several weekends dating to April.
Steven also took in an aerial view of the New York City Marble Cemetery on Second Street...
5 comments:
The one on 2nd Ave is the more interesting. I wish they'd renew those ghost stories at different gravestones, or especially the theatrical Raven reading from years ago.
Couldn't agree more 9:15am. Without some sort of activity, once you've been there, you've been there.
It would be interesting to see a photo of what one of the vaults looked like, or even a schematic drawing.
I've been to both cemeteries, and I agree: once you've been there, you've been there - nothing to see, really.
But the surrounding buildings must have nice views of greenery & get lots of light.
Each of them has their own unique surroundings and histories. Always a fun time. We’ll be there this weekend and at future open dates. In the end we’ll settle down in one out of town for good.
Knowing that from one of those surrounding apartments Allen Ginsberg had looked down at the 2nd Ave cemetery, while writing Howl, gives it a nice historic perspective. And that's why a guided tour would've been more interesting than just a visit.
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