Beyond The Facade

History of two of Los Angeles Victorian Era Cemeteries: Evergreen and Rosedale Cemetery Ep. 14


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In Ep 14 we discuss the history of two of the oldest and most beautiful Victorian-era cemeteries in Los Angeles Evergreen Cemetary in Boyle Heights (1877) and Angeles Rosedale Cemetary (1884)near the West Adams/USC area.  We share stories about unlikely deaths and events that occurred at the cemeteries, notable people such as Phineas Banning, Shatto, Allensworth, Biddy Mason, Hattie McDaniel, the Bixby's, the mysterious circus performers, famous activists, and more. We discuss the importance of the architecture of the cemetery, and the symbolism of monuments, gravestones, etc for the dead, and discuss our spooky experience entering one of the columbariums.   Follow us on IG  @beyondthefacadepodcast Hosts: Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles Sabrina @observing_spooks_andothervices  YouTube: Beyond the Facade Podcast YouTube Edits Wayne Poe @MrPoesMorgue 

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Beyond The FacadeBy Doña Junta and Sabrina

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