Chicagoans have found all kinds of ways to mark their graves. “Chicago Eternal” is a new book of photos of headstones, monuments and memorials at more than 30 cemeteries in the Chicago area. It includes everyday Chicagoans, as well as the famous – and infamous.
Author and photographer Larry Broutman (“Chicago Monumental”) joins us in discussion.
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Wrigley Field Columbarium, Bohemian Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Harry Caray, All Saints Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Al Capone, Mount Carmel Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Mayor Jane Byrne, Calvary Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Mayor Anton Cermak, Bohemian Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Gwendolyn Brooks, Lincoln Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Bobby Franks, Rosehill Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Jesse Owens, Oak Woods Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Frank Cuneo, Calvary Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Potter Palmer, Graceland Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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Emmett Till, Burr Oak Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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The Raithel Sisters, Wunder’s Cemetery (Credit: Larry Broutman)
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