Woodlawn Cemetery New York

While in New York City I visited both Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx and Trinity Church Cemetery and discovered the graves of two prominent New York businessmen, Isidor Straus, co-owner of Macy’s Department Stores, and John Jacob Astor IV, real estate tycoon, who both perished on the Titanic on April 15, 1912. As the story […]

On my walk at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, I discovered the family mausoleum of the great violinist, Fritz Kreisler. The Austrian-American virtuoso was one of the most celebrated violinists of his era, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all-time. His rich tone, lyrical phrasing, and unmistakable warmth made his playing instantly recognizable. […]