Chicago, Illinois: Statue of Death - Grim Reaper
Bronze statue of what appears to be the Grim Reaper, in a cemetery known for its ostentatious monuments.
Graceland Cemetery
- Address:
- 4001 North Clark St ., Chicago, IL
- Directions:
- Graceland Cemetery, Clark St. and W Irving Park Rd.
- Hours:
- 8 am - 4:30 pm.
- Admission:
- Free.
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This statue is actually called "Eternal Silence" and it has a fun/ghastly legend attached to it. It's said that if you look the statue in the eye, you'll die shortly afterwards.
Graceland Cemetery is pretty neat. Some of the famous people buried there include Pinkerton of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, the architect Sullivan, the Marshall Fields, the Potter Palmers, and Armour of Amour Vienna Sausages.
[Katy Spindler, 03/18/2012]
Statue of Death - Grim Reaper This is the place where many of Chicago big cats ended up pushing up daisies. There are huge monuments to the dearly departed, often with very interesting design features. The statue of Death is one of the most creepy I've seen. If you're in Chi town and get tired of walking around Wrigley Field, and are looking for a change, head over to Graceland Cemetery.
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