Graceland Cemetery

4001 N. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois 60613 USA

No Longer Maintained

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“Historical Victorian-era cemetery”

A private cemetery since its beginning, Graceland was established in 1860 by Thomas Bryan, a lawyer with a successful Chicago practice. He purchased its original 80 acres and received a perpetual charter from Illinois in 1861, and soon hired prominent landscape architect H.W.S. Cleveland to plan its park-like ambiance.

Reviewed by
Rachel

19 Reviews
6 Helpful

March 19, 2016

Rated 4.0

Cool, but closes early (4:00pm). There is parking inside.

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Reviewed by
Greek_nomad

Road Warrior
401 Reviews
296 Helpful

September 20, 2014

Rated 4.0

Graceland Cemetery holds the memories of all the architects, builders etc. of people that rebuilt Chicago after the great fire.

If you purchase a tour guide when you enter then you will be informed about all these people buried there and about all the historical background.

If you are interested in architecture, then you will be impressed by how many famous architects such as Mies Van De Rohe where involved at the construction of this memorial - cemetery. Very educational place and good to explore.

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Reviewed by
kerimjones

2 Reviews
0 Helpful

January 03, 2016

Rated 5.0

Beautiful

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Reviewed by
Melissa13

16 Reviews
3 Helpful

May 17, 2015

Rated 5.0

One of the greatest Midwest park cemeteries. Be sure to grab a nap from the office for interesting monuments and notable graves. There are also tours.

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