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Pictures dated c. 1885
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The Early Years

"The [cemetery] association in 1880 built at the western entrance of the grounds a new stone lodge house, containing the superintendent's office and waiting rooms for visitors and funeral parties. Facilities for holding funeral services are afforded in the building when desired.

From the entrance of the cemetery to the Maple Grove station on the Long Island Railroad a broad avenue was completed some time since. Portions of Lake and South border plots have been surveyed and opened for sale. It is the aim of the association to keep prices of lots as low as is consistent with the expenses incurred in putting and keeping the grounds in order."

Sources:
  • Quote from:  The History of Queens County, p. 406 (W.W. Munsell & Co. 1882)
  • Antique photographs courtesy of Maple Grove Cemetery
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