Podcasts about west laurel hill cemetery

Helen Bradford Thompson turned the understanding of gender roles on its head.  Her groundbreaking work at the turn of the 20th century, summarized in her PhD thesis "The Mental Traits of Sex," exploded on the psychology scene like nothing that had come before it.  And yet the name Helen Bradford Thompson Woolley was little remembered for decades, only recently being rediscovered because of the blossoming of feminist studies.  She is interred at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. 

If you have walked or ridden your bike through West Laurel Hill Cemetery from the entrance just off the Cynwyd Trail all the way to the Pencoyd exit on Righter's Ferry Road, you have probably passed dozens of mausoleums and gravesites that you had questions about.  Now there's an audio narration to help you quench your curiosity.  It is done by Joe Lex, the same person who researches and narrates Laurel Hill's twice-monthly podcasts “All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories” and “Biographical Bytes from Bala: West Laurel Hill Stories.”  Find out about William Luden, inventor of the mentholated cough drop; Charles Harrah, who made his fortune in Brazil; Eldridge Reeves Johnson, inventor of the Victrola, and many more.  And at long last, you can discover the mystery of “Cocktails at Six.”  The tour covers only people interred on the right-hand side of the road and takes about 40 minutes.  Look for its companion audio covering the other side from Pencoyd back to Barmouth in a few months. 

Ira de Augustine Reid was one of the top sociologists in the country in the late 1940s, but because of his scholarship, he got swept up in the “Red Scare” of the mid-20th century.  Dennie Hoggard, Jr., of West Philadelphia was a tight end at Penn State who helped to integrate the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year's Day of 1948.  Marion Stokes had an obsession – to videotape every cable news program on television, and she did so for almost 35 years, amassing a treasure-trove of history.  And Joseph Beam could not find any literature by Black gay men like himself, so he put together a best-selling anthology.  These four found their final resting place at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd.  I will tell their stories in this month's edition of “All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories – Four Black Trailblazers.”

Tennis came to the United States in the 1870s and was quickly taken up by the East Coast upper crust, the nouveau riche of the Gilded Age.  Germantown's Clarence Clark became one of its primary organizers, and his good friend and neighbor Frederick Winslow Taylor joined him as a doubles partner.  William Clothier was the son of department store magnate Isaac Clothier and played his way into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  Harold Head found that he was not a very good tennis player, so he changed the equipment to improve his game, just as he had done for skiing.  And William Clothier Jr. hobnobbed with the likes of Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe while also serving as a spy for the CIA.  All five of these men are interred at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd.  

Photography in its infancy made its way to Philadelphia in 1839, literally weeks after Louis Daguerre invented the technique that carries his name.  Lampmaker Robert Cornelius was interested and took what is now recognized as the first “selfie.”  Frederick Gutekunst opened a studio where people flocked to have their picture taken.  Mathew Carey Lea helped photography make giant strides forward through his knowledge of photochemistry and then invented an entirely new branch of chemistry almost through serendipity.  Coleman Sellers II was a nationally renowned mechanical engineer for whom photography was a hobby, yet he managed to produce what is now acknowledged as the first motion picture.  All four of these photography pioneers are buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery or West Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Gregg Tepper (Horticulturist and Author) of West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Laurel Hill Cemetery about the important practice of sustainability.  They discuss the Nature's Sanctuary, changing views on traditional perception, practices of reuse and recycling, managing for deer and invasives in a sustainable environment, and the importance of stewardship.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Want links from this podcast?  Visit www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit https://native-plants-healthy-planet-2.creator-spring.com/ 

Midway through the month, I will post a brief podcast about a single individual interred or inurned at West Laurel Hill Cemetery.  This is in addition to "All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories" in the last week of the month. Alan Calvert was a Philadelphia body-builder who found that available equipment did not meet his needs, so he invented what we now recognize as the modern bar-bell and the science of progressive resistance.  His invention has now become a standard around the world.  

Wes “The Icicle” Fisler scored the first run in major league history but lay in an unmarked grave at Laurel Hill for more than 90 years.  Lon Knight threw the first pitch in major league history, yet still has an unmarked grave.  Harry Luff was an awful human being who nonetheless played eight positions for six different teams in four major leagues before finally doing jail time.  And Orator Shafer was confined to right field because of his constant chatter but he still holds the Major League Record for most outfield assists more than 140 years after setting it.  All are interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery or West Laurel Hill Cemetery.  Even if you're not a baseball fan, I think you will like these stories.  

Christine Wetherill Stevenson came from a prominent family and made her mark in Philadelphia, where she founded the Philadelphia Art Alliance, as well as California, where she founded the Hollywood Bowl.  Katharine Elizabeth McBride was a brilliant researcher in neuropsychology, but is mostly remembered today for being president of Bryn Mawr College for 28 years and bringing it into recognition as one of the top institutions in the nation.  Bernice McIlhenny Wintersteen came from a family of collectors and at one time had one of the finest private collections in the United States while serving many roles for the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  And Ruth Dietz Eni joined the family business as a young woman, staying with it for more than 60 years and enjoying a late-life recognition as the company’s spokesperson, the beloved Momma Dietz of Dietz & Watson.  All four of these pioneer women are buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd and Laurel Hill Cemetery on Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia. 

One of the highwater marks of Philadelphia music was in the 1970s when Gamble and Huff started Philadelphia International Music and stole thunder from both Motown and Memphis.  Two of their biggest stars were Billy Paul and Teddy Pendergrass.  Another Philadelphian, Grover Washington Jr., became one of the top-selling jazz artists in history and is credited with laying the groundwork for what became known as “smooth jazz.”  And where did you hear the latest sounds?  On the radio, of course, where Hy Lit was one of the top names on-the-air for five decades.   All four of these pioneers are buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, just a ten-minute drive from Laurel Hill Cemetery on Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia. 

Forgotten Lore Theatre is currently in production for their 2020 Philly Fringe Festival entry, “Illimitable Dominion”, premiering September 18 at West Laurel Hill Cemetery near Philadelphia, PA. We invite all our Midnight Apocrypha listeners to come join us for this socially distanced, immersive performance inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens. For tickets and more information, visit forgottenlore.org.Tonight we present an encore broadcast of Midnight Apocrypha's "I, Madman".- - - - -For tonight’s taste of terror, we present 1938’s “I, Madman” written by Arch Oboler for the radio series, Lights Out. Midnight Apocrypha’s production of “I, Madman” has been directed by Luis Aguilar (Twitter: @Adecreations) Starring: Jared Bernatowicz as John McTigue (Instagram: @jared. bernatowicz) Additional Voices: Kirk Reichart (Youtube: Kirkwulf) Sascha Gruden Rebecca Gomezrueda Luis Aguilar Edited by Luis Aguilar If you like this audio drama, please follow us on social media and remember to like, comment, subscribe, and leave a review:https://www.forgottenlore.org/https://www.facebook.com/lonebricktheatreco/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1042774https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx1XD_WqKnbDsAE_GzZF3Ug?app=desktop Stay tuned for our next story.Sound effects from: soundsnap.com and Youtube libraryMusic: Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100251Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Before the internet, before television, before radio, there were magazines.  Philadelphia was the place you wanted to be if you were in the magazine business.  It had the best presses, the best printers, and the railroads to get them where they needed to go.  Cyrus H.K. Curtis was the king of magazine publishing, but could only do it with the help of two amazing editors – his wife, Louisa Knapp Curtis, and his hire from Boston, George Horace Lorimer.  Lorimer needed the help of another Philadelphian, Adelaide Walbaum Neall, to make the Post a success.  And while everyone thinks of Norman Rockwell as the painter of Saturday Evening Post covers, Katharine Richardson Wireman was painting covers for the Post and the Journal long before Rockwell.  And when Curtis built his headquarters Building on 6th and Walnut, he hired a local architect Edgar Viguers Seeler.  All six of these people are buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery or West Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Dave Garroway was one of the most successful announcers in the early days of television, but things fell apart when he walked away from "The Today Show."  Main Line socialite Anne Francine might be better remembered for her time on stage or in cabaret performances, but she spent a memorable season in a TV show starring Barbara Eden.  And anyone who lived in Philadelphia over the past 40 years knew about Edie Huggins and Sheela Allen-Stephens.  Four permanent residents of Laurel Hill Cemetery and West Laurel Hill Cemetery who found a place "On the Tube." 

Nick McAllister, Executive Director of the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery and West Laurel Hill Cemetery, discussed Laurel Hill, the second rural cemetery and first cemetery to receive National Landmark status. Overlooking the Schuylkill River the cemetery was founded in 1836 as a final resting place to famous - and not so famous Philadelphians, and a arboretum retreat.   He discussed its founding by John Jay Smith, then four miles outside of the city, and its goals of recognizing the accomplishments of its great men and women, and by default, the history of the city.  He discussed Victorian attitudes toward death and the notables found there with their magnificent memorials and then the slow decline of the cemetery's fortunes as attitudes changed and the city, and Fairmount Park, enclosed it.   We talked about the Friends founding in 1978 and their efforts to restore the 85 acres to their former glory.  Nick told us of the many events held there each year.  Tours, concerts, circuses and dramas are offered to raise funds for restoration.  Tickets are now available for the annual Gravediggers Ball coming October 18.  The black tie/costume ball will be held this year at the Mutter Museum.   We talked about the 11th annual REST IN PEACE 5k, October 5th, a timed, costume optional run through the cemetery.  Register now at rip5k.org/ Today visitors are invited to walk, bike or walk dogs through the grounds.  A downloadable app is available to create your own tour or you can get info and a map at the gatehouse.  The cemetery is open every day.   For more information about the cemetery and its residents visit thelaurelhillcemetery.org.   You can also learn about Friend memberships that include members-only events and tour and gift shop discounts.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home has the greenest burial practices in the country. Courtney DuChene writes about how you can care for the earth even after you leave it.

First we meet Deborah Cassidy, Director of Sales, Marketing & Family Services at West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home. West Laurel Hill Cemetery serves as a community resource by partnering with other nonprofits, hosting fundraisers, volunteering and giving back to the community… and this year is a big year for them!! They are celebrating their 150thanniversary! Deb shares all the fun events they have planned to celebrate this impressive anniversary. Next Marilyn talks to Alyssa Milano – yes thee Alyssa Milano from Who’s the Boss, Melrose Place, Charmed, etc. Alyssa dishes on the new season of Project Runway All Stars that airs Wednesdays at 9:00PM on Lifetime. Alyssa also answers a question we’ve probably all wondered to ourselves…. what it’s like to be a meme?!  Wrapping up the show, Marilyn and Laura sit down with Julia Fisher Farbman and Cindy Connors --  the brains behind Modern Hero. Modern Hero is an Amazon docu-series that highlights female role models who are defying the odds, shattering glass ceilings, and making a difference in their careers and in the world. Launched in January 2017, the show has already won awards and is gaining some serious traction online. Check out www.modernhero.com to learn more, watch episodes, and be inspired!

We hope you'll join us at MANNA's annual fall festival "Run For Your Life" on October 22nd.Buying a home? Click here to search all homes for saleSelling a home? Click here to get a FREE home value reportI would like to officially invite you to "Run For Your Life" sponsored by MANNA!This is MANNA's annual fall festival at West Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 22nd at 4 p.m. You can bring the kids for food and fun. At sundown, there will be a 3K run and walk, so bring your running shoes. The run goes through the cemetery, so there will be plenty of scary stuff.Click here to register.All proceeds will go to MANNA, which is our favorite charity. They deliver nutritious meals to 75,000 people a month!If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me an email. I hope to see you there!

Did you hear those footsteps? Wait, what's that shadow? Guys, there is definitely something following us! You never know what will be lurking around the corner at this 3K phantom-filled, fun run in West Laurel Hill Cemetery! Join us on October 30th-proceeds are benefiting us! Register Today: http://mannapa.org/run4urlife