Mausoleums
of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

 

 


The Mausoleums of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are among its most spectacular attractions.
They range from elaborate structures with classical columns (above), to simple, gated spaces like the one below:

Occasionally, you almost get the sense that they're trying to lock the occupants in, rather than keeping others out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above and below: the spectacular mausoleum of John Archbold, a director and president of Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company.  The interior of the dome roof is covered with colorful mosaic-tile, similar to the design above the metal doors of the entrance:

 

 

Above: the William Rockefeller Mausoleum

 

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