Historical Society of Greater Lansing - Gunnisonville Cemetery Walking Tour

Historical Society of Greater Lansing - Walking Tour of Gunnisonville Cemetery.

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These headstones were made of Zinc or "White Bronze", and at the time were an affordable option. The detail and quality that remains after so many years is amazing!

"Actually sand cast zinc, but called white bronze for marketing purposes. Almost all, if not all, zinc grave markers were made by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, CT, between 1874 and 1914. They are in cemeteries of the period all across the U.S. and Canada. They were sold as more durable than marble, about 1/3 less expensive and progressive." (source Wikipedia) 

Stone carved headstones from 1870 showing signs of wear.

The Historical Society of Greater Lansing 2013 Silent Auction
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 4:00pm–6:30 pm
Board of Water & Light John Dye Water Conditioning Plant
148 South Cedar Street, Lansing.
Tickets are $15 per person. Order tickets online at HSGL's website.

"Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 5 and join us at HSGL’s annual silent auction to benefit the museum fund.  The funds raised through the silent auction will help HSGL continue its efforts to build a collection of historical Lansing artifacts as we work to found a future Lansing area history museum.  You can help HSGL make the annual auction a success in many ways: by purchasing a ticket and attending the event, donating an item for the silent auction, or financially sponsoring the event."

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