THE MODERN CEMETERY. 
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VIEW IN WOODLAWN CEMETERY, TOLEDO, OHIO. — From Picturesque Uoodlawn. 
of Mr. Frank Enrich, superintendent, improvement 
is still the watchword. 
The rude ravine, by the landscape artists’ skill, 
has been transformed into a gentle slope, dotted 
with shrubs and trees, and avenues and walks curve 
gracefully between undulating, well cared for, lawns. 
The sloping hill sides trend downwards to the lake, 
which is a transformation from the old time slug- 
gish stream. Transplanted trees dispense their 
cooling shade and present a darker background for 
the better display of lighter objects in front. Na- 
ture and art have entered into partnership to pro- 
vide a peaceful resting place for the dead, and a 
charmingly attractive spot for the contemplative 
living. 
The cemetery is situated just outside the city 
limits, easy of access, but remote enough to make 
it secure from urban encroachments for a long time 
to come. Its area is 160 acres, subdivided into 
some 80 sections, containing about 10,000 lots, and 
ample space for single graves. 
'The ravine, which aided in the formation of the 
artificial lake, divides the grounds, but the whole 
area is of the gently undulating character, so well 
adapted for the best cemetery landscape effects, in 
that it does not present violent contrasts between 
adjoining lots. 
A structure combining chapel, receiving vault, 
and conservatory is in course of erection, which has 
been planned in accordance with the latest princi- 
ples of modern burial systems. Its design is con- 
ceived to moderate the feelings' of sadness and sor- 
row prevailing on the occasions of its use. A re 
ceiving vault is situated beneath the chapel, into 
which the departed will be lowered by a noiseless 
elevator. This plan will avoid out of door services 
in inclement weather, with all the possible contin- 
gencies. On three sides of the chapel conservato- 
ries will be added, connecting with the audience 
room by sliding doors. Spacious verandas will 
form useful additions to the structure, and will af- 
ford charming views of the grounds. 
The view presented above gives some idea of 
the development of this park-like cemetery, and ex- 
emplifies the possibilities in landscape effect where 
enlightened taste, combined with skill, is brought 
to bear on the results sought. Such a landscape 
view is elevating to the mind as well as refreshing, 
and must tend to excite the healthy living soul to 
brighter and loftier conceptions. 
