Hidden Truths - Couch Mausoleum - Chicago, IL - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"HIDDEN TRUTHS

This stone vault is the oldest structure
standing within the Chicago Fire zone.
It was erected in 1858 for Ira Couch, a wealthy
hotelier who died at age 50 while
wintering in Cuba. Though some theories
exist, there is no official answer as to
why this tomb was left behind on the site
of the Chicago City Cemetery. Varying
accounts of the number entombed suggest
7 to 13, or merely Ira alone.

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Group that erected the marker: Northwestern University URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Lincoln Park Chicago, IL USA

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