On the afternoon of All Hallows' Eve I went on what was billed as a spooky tour of the largest and oldest cemetery in Pittsburgh. The guide wasn't all that knowledgeable, and the stories weren't very frightening, but the cemetery is full of interesting structures and history.
Allegheny Cemetery was opened in 1845 and contains more than 100,000 memorials. The grounds cover 300 acres and contain about 15 miles of trails. The oldest graves are from the French and Indian War, and the cemetery is still growing.
Some notable residents include Lillian Russell, Don Brockett (Chef Brockett on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood), John Baptiste Ford (founder of PPG), Stephen Foster, Thomas Mellon (founder of Mellon Bank), several US Congressmen, generals, and Pittsburgh mayors.
More pics here.
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