Dredging and Landscaping at Auburn Lake
Auburn Lake was created in the 1850s by the deepening of an already existing low-lying “boggy meadow” area to enhance the Cemetery’s landscape. Our records indicate that the lake was dredged in 1883, but in the 115 years since then … Continue reading
Pitman Tomb
In 1920, Benjamin Keolaokalani Franklin Pitman constructed a white granite sidehill tomb on the west side of Auburn Lake for his family. This tomb is unique in that its door bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Hawaii. … Continue reading
Receiving Tomb Built at Auburn Lake
Built between 1859 – 1876, demolished 1973; G. F. Bryant, architect. In 1859 a cut was made through Indian Ridge Path to run a drain between Bigelow Chapel Lawn and Auburn Lake. A catacomb tomb was proposed along the sides … Continue reading
Auburn Court Crypts Built
In 1973, the Victorian receiving tomb on Auburn Lake was demolished in order to make room for the newly commissioned Auburn Court Crypts. The Canadian firm J.C. Milne Company designed the new crypts which were faced in rose granite and nestled … Continue reading