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Set in Stone

Images of Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, Wisconsin

by Kerry G. Hill

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About the Book
Forest Hill Cemetery, on the west side of Madison, Wisconsin, occupies a tree-lined, 140-acre tract with winding roads over gently rolling hills. The park-like setting has served as Madison's primary cemetery since 1858, a year after the city purchased the original land.



Forest Hill holds a wealth both of history and art. The history includes the families who the area, including many past notables of Madison and Wisconsin. The photographs in this collection focus mostly on the artwork -- the engravings and images -- on memorials and grave stones, along with some general photos.



Features & Details
  • Primary Category: History
  • Project Option: Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
    # of Pages: 60
  • Publish Date: May 24, 2010
  • Keywords grave yard, madison, wisconsin, history, cemetery, art, engraving, memorials
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About the Creator
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Kerry G. Hill
Madison, Wisconsin

Inspired by his experiences as an exchange student on the Pacific island of Saipan, writer/photographer Kerry G. Hill has followed a path that includes more than 20 years working for daily newspapers in Wisconsin and Illinois and 15 years as a top-level communications specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In recent years, he has gained recognition for his photography, in addition to his writing and editing. His works include several volumes of photos from his return trips to Saipan and books on a variety of subjects in and around Madison, Wisconsin, where the Illinois native now lives.

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