Tomb With A View: A Cemetery Podcast - Episode 18: A Whiter Shade of Sales, Zinc, Blowtorches, and the Marketing Machinations of the Monumental Bronze Company

Episode 18: A Whiter Shade of Sales, Zinc, Blowtorches, and the Marketing Machinations of the Monumental Bronze Company

01/17/20 • 69 min

The Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, CT made affordable and highly customizable zinc cemetery markers from 1874-1914. These distinct silvery-blue gravemarkers are incredibly durable and many can be seen across America and Canada even today. We explore how these were marketed under the name "white bronze" as well as their popularity as Civil War memorials, as well as discussing issues with their preservation.

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Episode 17: Another One Bites the Dust: Cleaning, Poulticing, and No More Wire Brushes...Ever

The number one question we get asked is what is the best way to clean a headstone. Today we tackle the tough questions; what causes stains, how do different materials stain, what are the best tools and techniques, and most importantly what should you never do when cleaning a headstone?

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Episode 19: The Gist of the List, Cemeteries and the National Register of Historic Places

Discussing the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, National Register of Historic Places, National Landmarks, and how to assess cemeteries in light of all of these.
Resources:
National Register Bulletin 41