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Since its inception, Philadelphia has created spaces for its dead. Some still exist, but many are gone or have been neglected and teeter on the edge of oblivion. Between 1850 and 1950, cemeteries across the nation disappeared as cities grew-- developers wanted the land. Accompanied by Snyder's photographs, the reader is taken through Philadelphia and surrounding areas, examining cemeteries of all sizes and eras-- many that were destroyed in the name of progress. In this book, we see Philadelphia cemeteries that have fallen on hard times, properties that failed to provide the "perpetual care" they promised. While many of these accounts make us question our ancestors' motives, some recent examples provide hope. Pick up your copy today!