Al Jolson’s widow purchased a plot at Hillside and commissioned his mausoleum to be designed by well-known black architect Paul Williams. The six-pillar marble structure is topped by a dome, next to a three-quarter-size bronze statue of Jolson, eternally resting on one knee, arms outstretched, apparently ready to break into another verse of “Mammy”. The inside of the dome features a huge mosaic of Moses holding the tablets containing the Ten Commandments, and identifies Jolson as “The Sweet Singer of Israel” and “The Man Raised Up High”. In addition, it was Jolsons wish to be buried near a waterfall, so one was constructed to complete this lavish memorial. If you find yourself in the Los Angeles area, this monument is easily visible from the 405 Fwy.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 03:04:54 +0000
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015