Au Revoir, Paris!

For my last post about Paris, I wanted to share some snapshots and some small series of photos taken on different days and places around the city. In addition to other city landmarks mentioned in my previous blog entries, John and I explored Saint Chapelle, Montmartre, went inside the Arc de Triomphe, and explored a historic (above ground) cemetery. 

We had a wonderful time in Paris. As I think about the time we spent there, it continues to draw me back and continues to be a place of personal and artistic inspiration.

Lone Fir Cemetery

Situated in the South East quarter of Portland is a remarkable historical cemetery known as Lone Fir.  I love coming across historical cemeteries, because they offer such rich insights to history in a direct and informative manner.  I've seen Richmond, VA's Hollywood Cemetery and New York's Greenwood, but Lone Fir is different, because it tells a tale directly to Portland's roots.  

Established in 1855, the 30 acre site includes old and new headstones.  It seemed that people, from many diverse backgrounds, were placed there.  I think it's interesting to consider the changes of immigration patterns that can affect a region.  Lone Fir featured head stones that I haven't come across, such as craved spheres.  John mentioned that one contemporary grave featured a carved Scrabble board game.  Unfortunately we didn't come across that particular site, but our goal was to briefly walk through grounds, especially since a storm was coming in.  We actually got briefly trapped in a bus shelter during a passing hail storm.  

I hope to go back soon to Lone Fir and report on the historical features the cemetery offers.  Take a look at some of my photos:

Land donors for the cemetery--Mr. and Mrs. Stephens