Al Jolson Dome - Culver City, CA
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DougK
N 33° 58.786 W 118° 23.365
11S E 371655 N 3760782
The tomb of Al Jolson rests under an outdoor dome supported by six colums. The underside of the dome is a mosaic design with tribute phrases to Jolson.
Waymark Code: WMB16E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2011
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Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary in Culver City, California is a large and beautiful memorial for musician, actor, and entertainer Al Jolson.
At the top of a five-tiered waterfall on a green grassy hillside is the spectacular tomb of Al Jolson. It rests under a dome supported by six stone columns. This monument was designed by architect Paul R. Williams. The under side of the dome is a mosaic depicting a bearded Moses in the clouds, holding the ten commandments" Around the dome are written two phrases describing Al Jolson, “The Sweet Singer of Israel” and “The Man Raised Up High”