Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel

The most significant building on the property is the Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel and Crematorium, a Richardsonian Romanesque structure built between 1887 and 1889, which sits near the edge of the escarpment about 300 feet (91 m) above the Hudson. The building was financed by William S. Earl, a successful Troy manufacturer, as a memorial to his son who became ill and died on a trip to Europe in March 1887. The deceased son was an early promoter of cremation[28] and was himself cremated in Buffalo.nnThe building consists of a 90-foot (27 m) bell tower with an 18-foot (5.5 m) square base on the south side, connected by a triple-arched loggia to a chapel and crematorium on the north side. The floor plan of the entire building measures 136 by 70 feet (41 by 21 m). The exterior is covered by a pink-tinted Westerly granite and the foundation sits completely on bedrock.

A very peaceful historic cemetery built around 1890 with an ideal location situated very conveniently on the beautiful valley of Hudson river! Visiting it is like... talking to the creator of the universe, searching your soul! This place is built in a loving memory of a son who passed away at the age of 38.nIt has very decent and professional, kind hearted staff. Very inexpensive facility, an ideal location for cremation for any faith or religion!nThe chapel is very beautiful and gives a Devine feelings. It has a decent seating arrangements with benches and a place for worship and final rituals. It is also a very popular cremation facility amongst Hindu religion people as well! Kind hearted management and staff allows to perform rituals as per the requirements of the family of the deceased and fully co-operates in every details as much as they can!nWalking around this chapel and memorial is a unique unforgettable experience of life!

Magnificent history, beautiful architecture, phenomenal beauty!