Masaryk Memorial Mausoleum - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
N 41° 58.900 W 087° 43.625
16T E 439767 N 4647996
The MASARYK MEMORIAL MAUSOLEUM is named after and dedicated to the memory of T.G. Masaryk, the founder and First President of the Czechoslovak Republic.
Waymark Code: WMHNQ1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
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Inscription on the plaques at the entrance: "Dedicated to the everlasting memory of Thomas G. Masaryk. Dedicated May 30, 1960." The rightmost plaque also includes a relief of Masaryk, the leftmost plaque includes a list of officers, trustees and volunteers.

More about the cemetery from their website: (visit link)
"The Bohemian National Cemetery of Chicago is a Fraternal not for profit cemetery founded in 1877 by Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak immigrants and their descendants to provide a dignified place for burials free of religious restraints. The cemetery is available to all religions, nationalities and races. The cemetery is located on the north side of Chicago. It is situated on 122 acres bounded by Pulaski Road on the West, Foster Avenue on the South, Bryn Mawr Avenue on the North and Central Park Avenue - Northeastern Illinois University - on the East."

Bohemian National Cemetery also has a very active "friends" organization: (visit link)

There are numerous waymarks of artistic grave markers and monuments at Bohemian National. If you have a chance to take one of the tours offered, it is definitely worth it.
History:
The mausoleum was built in 1959.


Visiting Hours/Restrictions:
8am - 4pm


Address:
5255 N. Pulaski
Chicago, IL USA


Website: [Web Link]

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