tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post1765804485911161382..comments2024-03-15T10:50:46.229-07:00Comments on The Cemetery Traveler - by Ed Snyder: Wintering at Philadelphia's Mt. Moriah CemeteryStoneAngels: The Cemetery Travelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02776945637111478231noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-32061061979162328112017-03-01T16:39:10.372-08:002017-03-01T16:39:10.372-08:00Was just at Mt. Moriah this past weekend. Very sa...Was just at Mt. Moriah this past weekend. Very sad state of affairs. Depressing to see. I felt bad for those buried there; especially from the 1800's and the civil war fatalities. They could have never imagined the condition their resting place would end up looking like. There were a couple volunteers there (Friends of Mt. Moriah) who showed us around. They are incredible people and are to recognized for their work efforts in restoring the cemetery. Although they have a long way to go, at least it is in progress. Check out "Friends of Moriah" website where you can volunteer or make a contribution towards the clean-up.<br />Joe - Pittsburgh, PA Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-6269934849668102682017-02-27T11:10:49.056-08:002017-02-27T11:10:49.056-08:00Growing up there, a few of us were known as "...Growing up there, a few of us were known as "crick rats", spending all of our free time letting our imaginations run wild along Cobbs Creek park and the cemmy. It was like country living for city kids. Rope swings at the rock, sledding on Frankenstein hill and the nutcracker, building "forts", playing football and soccer, getting chased by caretaker George, partner Pepino in their "green dummy" pickup (or was it blue?) and by the "Parkies" those fairmount park cops on horseback or in dark blue squad cars, fearing the rock salt shotgun, awaiting the rumored ufo landings in the mid 60's, Betsy Ross's grave, walking the high wall, the ice cold water on a hot summer day from the brass hand pump (thought the nearby bodies kept it cold), the deer statue and the USS Monitor stone on the Yeadon side, got my first summer job there at 16 cutting grass with a push mower at $1.50/hr, and the solemn memorial day ceremonies with 21 gun salutes at the vet's graves. Can't forget spotting cops from the 12th district catching zzz's on shift parked on a back road (mostly car 129). Later, running hard, hilly miles on workouts on the outer road on both the Philly and Yeadon sides, and the horse trail. Never a spooky place to us, we enjoyed and respected it, knew every part of it like the back of our hand. Far better than hanging out on street corners and hoagie shops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-20622902179697048062016-12-01T16:57:59.891-08:002016-12-01T16:57:59.891-08:00As a child I was enthralled with the beauty and se...As a child I was enthralled with the beauty and serenity of this cemetery.Went sledding every winter at what we called Frankenstein Hill not far from the civil war headstones .walked past it 4times a day going to Good Shepherd School.played football there with my friends Walked thru it just admiring it.It is very sad to see how it looks todayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-33569824041239107742016-12-01T16:54:54.778-08:002016-12-01T16:54:54.778-08:00As a child I was enthralled with the beauty and se...As a child I was enthralled with the beauty and serenity of this cemetery.Went sledding every winter at what we called Frankenstein Hill not far from the civil war headstones .walked past it 4times a day going to Good Shepherd School.played football there with my friends Walked thru it just admiring it.It is very sad to see how it looks todayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-4565496012252087092014-10-19T15:22:44.374-07:002014-10-19T15:22:44.374-07:00I too have relatives buried in mt. moriah and had ...I too have relatives buried in mt. moriah and had always hoped to make my way out to philly to find them. any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-57240141503028524262014-08-24T13:26:14.013-07:002014-08-24T13:26:14.013-07:00how can I find where my relatives are buried?how can I find where my relatives are buried?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-8270561246164145952014-08-24T13:23:28.315-07:002014-08-24T13:23:28.315-07:00sad my family is buried heresad my family is buried hereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-89456407756666552292014-08-02T13:15:42.314-07:002014-08-02T13:15:42.314-07:00Seeking Info on A ww I vet buried in Plot D range ...Seeking Info on A ww I vet buried in Plot D range 3 lot 12 <br />John H . M. Anderson died Aug 29 1926 . is this section clear to get at ? <br />thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-50903802814197489982014-01-01T08:20:46.491-08:002014-01-01T08:20:46.491-08:00I have ancestors there and feel powerless to help ...I have ancestors there and feel powerless to help preserve this Incredible historic place. I can't afford much time, since I work long hours and certainly don't have any funds to throw at it, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried applying for a grant? There may be funds available in the non-profit world for restoration of places like Mount Moriah. I would be willing to work with anyone who can commit to a goal and a process. First, research time to see what's available. Maybe even publish on Kickstarter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-74179007927937334192013-11-07T13:45:50.357-08:002013-11-07T13:45:50.357-08:00I just discovered this cemetery - apparently the f...I just discovered this cemetery - apparently the famous 19th century tragedian John McCullough is buried there! Are there any plans to map this cemetery into a GIS? Many other cities/cemeteries have done it, and it's probably needed in order to preserve what is there before it completely disappears... If I lived near Philly and could spend days out there at a time (with some kind of weapon/protection) I would do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-55757946285985645972013-10-12T19:13:47.030-07:002013-10-12T19:13:47.030-07:00Thank you, Thank you. May blessing come to each an...Thank you, Thank you. May blessing come to each and every one of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-50334139283743839492013-01-10T10:11:12.544-08:002013-01-10T10:11:12.544-08:00Love your photography, so like mine and so needed ...Love your photography, so like mine and so needed to further illustrate your story! I admire the work you and so many others are doing. I grew up right at 61st, on the first block there on Chester Ave until 4th grade next to the Kingsessing Ave entrance. I went sledding here, walked by every day to school and saw many vistors then... Only 35+ years ago. It's amazing to me to see the destruction and devastation since then even but also the decline of the neighborhoods. Sad. It does already looks like a movie set, I too have said that. As for that pet carrier, I must admit my first thought was the same, but I remain optimistic. Perhaps someone was trying to capture and rescue one of the animals by baiting it into a familiar carrier? One can hope for the good in people right? Let's hope our buried ancestors keep us all safe while in there!RenoBeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109330304053056485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-54991418308490593962012-12-18T13:18:20.822-08:002012-12-18T13:18:20.822-08:00Stopped by Mt. M today to try to see if my brother...Stopped by Mt. M today to try to see if my brothers and I could find our ancestors headstones (sec 23). Didn't even bother to enter the cemetery due to the condition. Frustrating that even if you did tidy up your family site, it may not be long until it is ruined once again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-48971187656252120332012-12-13T16:46:59.344-08:002012-12-13T16:46:59.344-08:00From what I hear about the wild Dogs, do I have to...From what I hear about the wild Dogs, do I have to go into the cemetery Armed, I am sure that would take care of the the whole wild dog problem or PA. can get there sh-t together and take care of this problem!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-46424417663807912182012-12-13T12:38:35.798-08:002012-12-13T12:38:35.798-08:00GOD Bless you all for cleaning this property.
Tom...GOD Bless you all for cleaning this property.<br /><br />Tom ArmbrusterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974331287614932241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-27689947938122868982012-08-31T07:33:58.373-07:002012-08-31T07:33:58.373-07:00My ex-husbands family grew up living in the careta...My ex-husbands family grew up living in the caretakers house here, the Bilotta's. I remeber when I first met him he brought me here and talked about how rich he felt eventhough his family was one of very moderate means. He and his family had many happy memories here. When his dad died his mom and sisters were allowed to stay and lived there until it started to be in a state of disrepair. His parents are buried here. Very sad to see it like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-83333211290353614612012-07-06T14:45:53.286-07:002012-07-06T14:45:53.286-07:00I noticed the cemetary while driving students to s...I noticed the cemetary while driving students to summer school, and felt bad how in kept it is I saw a young family there today the husband had a gas weed wackier with him . I'm not from Philly I'm from the suburbs and I had to google and find out about this cemetary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-1414455510678576502012-02-07T18:29:08.830-08:002012-02-07T18:29:08.830-08:00I hope the interest continues so the clean-up days...I hope the interest continues so the clean-up days can go on. You might draw tourism if it could be cleaned and the dog and squatter problems were solved. So little respect for things now a days, abandoned cemeteries say a lot about us, unfortunately it is not a good message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-20580107470277841222012-02-01T11:07:07.873-08:002012-02-01T11:07:07.873-08:00Thanks for all your comments. I did in fact partic...Thanks for all your comments. I did in fact participate in the first clean-up last summer, and intend to continue. Didn't realize the group continued into the winter.StoneAngels: The Cemetery Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776945637111478231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-63784680843000050692012-01-22T16:55:37.231-08:002012-01-22T16:55:37.231-08:00Nice article. I love Mt. Moriah. I discovered it a...Nice article. I love Mt. Moriah. I discovered it about 20 years ago while biking along Cobbs Creek. It's a hidden treasure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-49495020940997316402012-01-11T09:59:01.362-08:002012-01-11T09:59:01.362-08:00I'm REALLY not happy about the pet carrier. It...I'm REALLY not happy about the pet carrier. It's bad enough to abandon the dead - why dump a creature there where they have almost no chance of finding a new home. That's partly why I prefer time in cemeteries. The deceased are far kinder than the living.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-19098108034879209652012-01-09T11:09:15.431-08:002012-01-09T11:09:15.431-08:00I have to say Ed, this is a pretty good article.Be...I have to say Ed, this is a pretty good article.Being a member of the Friends of Mount Moriah,a native-and still resident of this area, the winter clean-ups have enabled us to take somewhat control of the overgrowth. MM holds different emotions for different people. I have family here. As a child in the 70s, I actually played and rode my bicycle with my friends in this place. the people buried here need epople to speak for them and try to undo the damage that has been done to them. Help us to do that with your lens. And.if you are adventurous, come to a clean-up. they are inspiring and lets you those buried here that someone still gives a damn. Danielle MurraySiberiansnowangelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091026817968807873.post-84981296226014171352012-01-08T07:22:22.640-08:002012-01-08T07:22:22.640-08:00Awesome!!!!Awesome!!!!mommabearskullsnoreply@blogger.com