Genealogy Tour Stop 3 - Oakwood Cemetery - Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel

The Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel is a "stunning example of Romanesque architecture, the Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel is Oakwood Cemetery’s most significant structure. Its opulence fosters a great understanding of Troy’s prominence during the Industrial Revolution and Gilded Age. Opened in 1890, this gorgeous edifice celebrates the Victorian notion of grandeur in death—and offers a window onto the extraordinary affluence of a select few." "Organized in 1848 at the height of the rural cemetery movement and now a National Historic Landmark, Oakwood Cemetery is both graveyard and garden and spreads over 280 acres of wooded parkland north and east of the City of Troy and the Village of Lansingburgh. As one of the most exceptional rural cemeteries in the United States, the grounds of Oakwood feature beautiful trails, several ponds, sculptures, and stonework. Oakwood commands views of the Hudson River Valley which serve as a spectacular backdrop to the history of its 'residents'." Oakwood website 2022-05-31

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