Roselawn Then and Now
In 1885 Cass Gilbert hired Thomas Holyoke and in 1902 they began a collaboration to design these buildings lay out the 160 acre cemetery. Roselawn was officially dedicated on September 27, 1904. The Chapel was built using Oneota limestone and trimmed with Indiana limestone. The carved faces on hammer beams are derived from the German Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. The roof is of flat red clay tile. Similar materials and details are used in the cemetery’s office building.
The interior of the chapel features Guastavino tile vaults in the entrance hallway, and a collection of Stickley furniture that was selected at the time of construction. The north wing originally held a crypt and burial vaults for use during the winter months. The space has been converted to a meeting room and reception area.
