Notman, John, 1810-1865 Artist. still image Philadelphia : Lithography of Pinkerton, Wagner & McGuigan, 1844. eng This print from 1844 shows an exterior view of the flank of a Gothic-style funeral chapel built in 1836--39 for Laurel Hill Cemetery, near Philadelphia. In the 1830s, a group of influential Philadelphians wanted to establish a rural cemetery that would be naturalistic, serene, and in genteel seclusion. They settled on Laurel Hill at 3822 Ridge Avenue, the former estate of merchant Joseph Sims. The area had rocky bluffs and spectacular views and was located about six kilometers from the city center. The chapel and cemetery were designed by Scottish-born architect and landscape designer John Notman (1810--65). This print was produced by the lithography firm Pinkerton, Wagner, & McGuigan. The firm mostly produced book and periodical illustrations and conducted early experiments with chromolithography. This print was published in the Guide to Laurel Hill Cemetery, printed by C. Sherman in 1844. Title devised, in English, by Library staff. "Digital catalog number: POS 102"--Note extracted from World Digital Library. Original resource extent: 1 print : lithograph ; 18 x 27 centimeters. The Library Company of Philadelphia. Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions. 1844 Architecture, Gothic Cemeteries Chapels Funeral rites and ceremonies Laurel Hill Cemetery (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Lithographers United States of America Philadelphia Philadelphia on Stone https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.wdl/wdl.9300