This video is jam packed with stories (I could’ve gone on and on), so here are the start times of the featured subjects that you might find most interesting. As always, my heartfelt thanks to everyone who takes the time to watch: 0:00 Introduction 1:08 The Two Isaacs, Lankershim and Van Nuys 2:05 John Hollenbeck 2:52 Nathan Vail, tragedy at sea 3:50 William Perry, rags to riches 4:46 Biddy Mason, from slavery to success to humanitarian 6:52 The Canfields, oil to money to murder 11:38 Levi Breed, only passing through, but he left his greatest treasure 13:08 Bixby family, coastal real-estate 13:52 C. E. Thom, a man indeed 15:13 E. F. Spence, mayor, modernizer, founder of USC 15:54 Mercedes Foster, LA’s oldest citizen 16:18 John Hauerwaas, brewer and marksman 16:49 Emile Vaché, vintner 17:04 J.W. Robinson, retail giant 18:27 Hans Jevne, grocer 18:43 George A. Ralphs, supermarket king 20:01 Sarah Butler, church founder 21:01 Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, star of radio and television 22:31 Epilogue
Mansions of the dead and LAs Pioneers in the evergreen cemetery part 2 is my favorite You tube vid because its in the vicinity of where I live. Lakewood, CA
Another enchanting journey witha musical background that takes one away into this land of beauty and humanity departed. Thank you for your wonderful tribute!!
Excellent video , I was Born in Los Angeles and Studied history but couldn't see the forest thru the trees , Thank you for the work you put into these videos.
So beautifully done and educational. Love these and on a trek to watch all your vlogs. These should be on the History Channel they are that high quality.
Nothing says you're a man like a 30 foot obelisk, love it. This is a wonderful presentation. Truly, the pioneers and movers and shakers of early California are buried here. Canfield's partner Doheny, not only was involved in the Tea Pot Dome scandal, Doheny's son was killed in mysterious circumstances with his male secretary at his Beverly Hills Greystone Mansion.The Canfield's daughter Daisy was driven over a cliff by her chaffeur returning from a party to her Silver Lake hill top mansion. Noir. Thanks
Thank you for watching and for your very kind words! :) Honestly, I have had my eye on Kentucky for some time now, and every place I look into visiting there seems more fascinating than the last. I'm currently thinking of ways to make it happen in the not too distant future.
I was inthralled at the way the you presented all you"Grave Exploration" videos nice job too. your patients and care in how you took the time to explain all the important and sentimental parts for just the right people, in their time, for future generations to discover your classics. Im a 67 year old retired guy and enjoy your movies. I will happily give a thumbs up and subscribe to your site thanks for your time and what you have to share.
I have quite a few members of my family who are buried here. This was such a well done and touching documentary. Nothing I have seen encapsulates the "residents" of Evergreen as this series has, thank you. I look forward to part 3.
Thank you for your very encouraging and kind words. One thing I found so interesting about Evergreen is how many "newer" graves are among the very old ones. The past and the present truly comes together there.
Am I watching PBS??? This is so good! Could definitely be on PBS!! Thanks for these great videos. I just found your channel but you have a new subscriber in me!! Can't wait to see what comes next!! 👍🏻 🤖🤓
Thank you! And Welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. Right now I am currently working on a new two part video. Part One should be ready in a couple weeks.... stay tuned! All the best :)
Your videos are the best. I love mapping out cemeteries on my vacations. My great grandparents are buried at Calvary Cemetery. I’ve always loved to visit them & still do. You did that beautiful cemetery justice. Thank you for that.
I'm from the UK and knew nothing of the pioneering days in the USA. I learnt so much from this video. I was spellbound. It was so fascinating because of all your immaculate research. Will catch up on the other two videos asap. Thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing theses videos with us...i bet it takes a lot of time putting the video together and getting all the information needed, I cant thank you enough very touching and a true pleasure to watch thank you again
Thank you for all the work you do to share these stories, I’ve watched all your videos multiple times and always excited when I see a new one’s been added, You obviously take much time and effort to make these and it is much appreciated
This is only the second of your videos and can't wait to see the next one. I love the great information. I love learning about the great people in your stories. Thank you so much.
I have only just found this show “Grave Explorations”. Beautifully shot, wonderful narration & so very interesting. I’m enjoying this very much. Hope you’re still making them. You’re work is absolutely equal to Arthur Dark. Thank you
I love your videos. The one about the ghost of Riverside, CA cemetery was personal to me as I have relatives buried there dating back to the 1800's. I also used to hang out in the outside rooms (You stated were used to hold the dead before refrigeration) while ditching middle school. I also have kin in Riverside's Olivewood Cemetery (Including a brother) and have always found these to cemeteries brought fascination of history and peace to me. I now live in Herndon, VA across the street from one of the oldest cemeteries in VA. and often take walks and reflect on live's of the people buried there.Keep doing what you do. PS: I'm sure in your research you found that Riverside's Evergreen Cemetery butted up against old China town.
Thank you for your very kind words and for sharing your story. This was one of my first big exploration, and it is quite a special place. It had an effect on me that I've yet to feel anywhere else. Some day I plan to return here; I feel there is more for me to find. I envy you being in the East as there are so many historic cites to visit. Take care, and thank you for watching! :)
Although I'm a retired cop and have investigative skills I'm lacking your experience in story telling. As I stated, we have one of Virginias oldest grave yards across the street and I'll see what I can dig up and will forward to you all background info and video for you to do what you do if you're interested.
I have to agree with Mr. Gary Hardin. The entirety..er etirrty...well.. the ALLNESS of your production belongs on Television and would win awards. Big Thumbs up and new subscriber.
Excellent video. I grew up across the street from this cemetery. I had no idea such notable people were buried there or how local streets in our neighborhood were named after them.
Just found you but you are my new favorite - so many channels just show you the stones as they walk around - I love hearing the stories of not only the dead but the area as well. Your documentaries could be on tv - in fact i thought these were just uploads when I watched the first few. Thanks for your hard work and clear love of history. Xox Kerry from Philadelphia,PA
Somehow I missed your last video, Angelus-Rosdale, watched it with two weeks delay and it it bring me back to your great trilogies, Calvary and Evergreen cemeteries and you both of them finished with this mesmerising music, if you don`t mind, who is author and what is title of it? Looking forward to your new videos, you`re such a great storyteller, I could listen them whole night. Kudos for reasrch and all hard work you put in to all this!
Awesome videos! One tidbit of advice would be to work on the transitions from one story to the other. Some people may be mistaken that you are still speaking about one person’s story while already have moved onto another. Thanks for the videos
Regarding Rochester. Aside from the stars, I heard he was the highest paid actor on tv at the time so Jack Benny was not as stingy as they say. Thanks for your wonderful videos.
Your videos are so interesting and captured my attention..I wish you could come to Columbus Ga and research our oldest cemeteries and do a video .. Maybe if I win the lottery 🤣😅 I've never wanted to visit LA/ So Calif but now I'd like to see the places of your videos & graves❣
Angelus Rosedale is the only location that intimidates me. I have lots of video from there, but for some reason I can't get my head around it. It does show up in a couple of my videos... check out LA's Lost City Cemetery and the one on Frank Chance. Thanks for watching and commenting... :)
I wish we could go back to the way the Victorians viewed cemeteries. They were places where people would gather and enjoy themselves. They would pack a picnic lunch and they were more like parks than the gloomy places some people view them to be.
You'd enjoy Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn NY. It was designed by William Law Olmstead who designed Manhattan's Central Park and Charlotte, NC's Freedom Park. Greenwood has lots of benches and grassy areas. The statuary and mausoleums will never see their equal created again. There are many famous buried there. Frank Morgan (The Wizard Of OZ) Leonard Bernstein, Joey Gallo and many others. You can see it on line. They have a computerized (resident) list out front so if you want to browse or look for someone you know is there it will tell you the plot number and there are free maps so you can drive as far as you can before you have to walk. The oldest parts are crowded and the place is big so you must walk down the lanes to the plots. The most open areas are near the fence.
Thank you for the comment! The two you mention would have been great in the video. I could've put Widney along with Edward Spence as USC founders. Griffin I already knew I missed and have been kicking myself ever since. Actually, the first anniversary of my channel is coming around soon, and I've been thinking about putting together a video to coincide with it, and a segment on the people I missed might work. Thanks again, and all the best to you!
@@graveexplorations Thank you! Must say, your work is second to none sir. If you ever find yourself in Houston, TX be sure to visit Glenwood Cemetery. A secret gem in the heart of downtown. Thanks again for the music info. Have a Blessed evening. P.S. The National Funeral Museum is also a must see.
That is very sad news indeed! When I was there last, I saw signs of damage, but it seems that it's allowed to get worse and worse. Such a shame. Thank you for sharing the news.
Why don't they cut the high grass at these pioneers graves? Even the stars of radio or some church, the weeds are overtaking the graves. No respect for the dead who gave so much of themselves to make something out of nothing.
This video is jam packed with stories (I could’ve gone on and on), so here are the start times of the featured subjects that you might find most interesting. As always, my heartfelt thanks to everyone who takes the time to watch:
0:00 Introduction
1:08 The Two Isaacs, Lankershim and Van Nuys
2:05 John Hollenbeck
2:52 Nathan Vail, tragedy at sea
3:50 William Perry, rags to riches
4:46 Biddy Mason, from slavery to success to humanitarian
6:52 The Canfields, oil to money to murder
11:38 Levi Breed, only passing through, but he left his greatest treasure
13:08 Bixby family, coastal real-estate
13:52 C. E. Thom, a man indeed
15:13 E. F. Spence, mayor, modernizer, founder of USC
15:54 Mercedes Foster, LA’s oldest citizen
16:18 John Hauerwaas, brewer and marksman
16:49 Emile Vaché, vintner
17:04 J.W. Robinson, retail giant
18:27 Hans Jevne, grocer
18:43 George A. Ralphs, supermarket king
20:01 Sarah Butler, church founder
21:01 Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, star of radio and television
22:31 Epilogue
Thanks for your video. I've lived in LA all my life and had no clue of the rich history of the Evergreen Cemetery.
What is the music in the epilogue? Very beautiful...
I love when u say come walk with me
Hey will what's the music used in epilogue.. Sounds familiar but can't place it is it Tchaikovsky?
Great research, loved it.
A big thank you from Toronto Canada, for telling just some of many stories of these wonderful peoples lives!
You are very welcome, thank you for watching!
the BEST docu-series of cemeteries.
i enjoy the aspect of seeing the homes when these folks were alive and then their resting place.
I marathoned your channel ...never done that before, couldn't help myself.
Mansions of the dead and LAs Pioneers in the evergreen cemetery part 2 is my favorite You tube vid because its in the vicinity of where I live. Lakewood, CA
Evergreen Cemetery is well worth a visit, so much of LA's history is there. Thank you again for watching and kind words.
Yeah im in Ventura county and married into an old farming family here. Love the history and wish more was available like this! So special!
So very ,very well done with production value beyond compare. Thank You for doing this for our country!
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and leaving your very kind comment. :)
So good to see cemetery my grandparents are laid to rest!
Enjoyed the history lesson, no matter how sad man treated man, they end up the same.
Another enchanting journey witha musical background that takes one away into this land of beauty and humanity departed. Thank you for your wonderful tribute!!
Excellent video , I was Born in Los Angeles and Studied history but couldn't see the forest thru the trees , Thank you for the work you put into these videos.
I simply can't thank you enough for taking the time to make this incredible video. I enjoyed every second.
It's for wonderful people like yourself that I do it. Thank you for watching and the kind words, it means more to me than you know. :)
@@graveexplorations my moms love them too!
Omgosh Ralph's I shop there!
@@ashleelarsen5002 ditto!
So beautifully done and educational. Love these and on a trek to watch all your vlogs. These should be on the History Channel they are that high quality.
Thank you for your very kind and encouraging comment. Got some great stuff coming up, so stay tuned! :)
Nothing says you're a man like a 30 foot obelisk, love it. This is a wonderful presentation. Truly, the pioneers and movers and shakers of early California are buried here. Canfield's partner Doheny, not only was involved in the Tea Pot Dome scandal, Doheny's son was killed in mysterious circumstances with his male secretary at his Beverly Hills Greystone Mansion.The Canfield's daughter Daisy was driven over a cliff by her chaffeur returning from a party to her Silver Lake hill top mansion. Noir. Thanks
You made me see cemeteries in a whole different way. Great Video!
Thank you, my friend, that means a lot.
Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing this amazing history of our the "no longer forgotten" pioneers! Education at it's best!
I'd love to see you come to Cave Hill cemetery in Louisville Ky. It's full of historic figures. You are an incredibly talented film maker...thank you.
Thank you for watching and for your very kind words! :) Honestly, I have had my eye on Kentucky for some time now, and every place I look into visiting there seems more fascinating than the last. I'm currently thinking of ways to make it happen in the not too distant future.
I was inthralled at the way the you presented all you"Grave Exploration" videos nice job too. your patients and care in how you took the time to explain all the important and sentimental parts for just the right people, in their time, for future generations to discover your classics. Im a 67 year old retired guy and enjoy your movies. I will happily give a thumbs up and subscribe to your site thanks for your time and what you have to share.
I truly appreciate your kind words, thank you!
I have quite a few members of my family who are buried here. This was such a well done and touching documentary. Nothing I have seen encapsulates the "residents" of Evergreen as this series has, thank you. I look forward to part 3.
Thank you for your very encouraging and kind words. One thing I found so interesting about Evergreen is how many "newer" graves are among the very old ones. The past and the present truly comes together there.
Am I watching PBS??? This is so good! Could definitely be on PBS!! Thanks for these great videos. I just found your channel but you have a new subscriber in me!! Can't wait to see what comes next!! 👍🏻
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Thank you! And Welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. Right now I am currently working on a new two part video. Part One should be ready in a couple weeks.... stay tuned! All the best :)
Your videos are the best. I love mapping out cemeteries on my vacations. My great grandparents are buried at Calvary Cemetery. I’ve always loved to visit them & still do. You did that beautiful cemetery justice. Thank you for that.
You literally put out the greatest narrative, edited, etc videos on UA-cam. TY so much!
I'm from the UK and knew nothing of the pioneering days in the USA. I learnt so much from this video. I was spellbound. It was so fascinating because of all your immaculate research. Will catch up on the other two videos asap. Thank you.
Thank you for the upload.
Enjoying your series.
Watching from Australia.
Another excellent film. Thanks for posting, this was wonderful.
Marshal Allen Bailey Thank you for watching. Very glad you enjoyed it :)
Thank you so much for sharing theses videos with us...i bet it takes a lot of time putting the video together and getting all the information needed, I cant thank you enough very touching and a true pleasure to watch thank you again
Just beautiful in your presentation! Thank you!
Thank you for all the work you do to share these stories, I’ve watched all your videos multiple times and always excited when I see a new one’s been added, You obviously take much time and effort to make these and it is much appreciated
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching!
You are right up there with the best. I just recently found this channel and have been binge watching since. Great job. My hats off to you.
Reminds me of a Ken Burns video. . . great work !
R.L. Hauk Thank you for watching and for your very nice compliment 😊
Beautifully executed video! Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching! :)
Thank you ever so much for this wonderful video..............again, thank you.
Love American history and these videos of yours are superb.
thankyou for the history lesson a marvelous video
Fantastic video. I enjoy your work so much.
Thank you very much!
This is only the second of your videos and can't wait to see the next one. I love the great information. I love learning about the great people in your stories.
Thank you so much.
I have only just found this show “Grave Explorations”. Beautifully shot, wonderful narration & so very interesting. I’m enjoying this very much. Hope you’re still making them. You’re work is absolutely equal to Arthur Dark. Thank you
I love your videos/stories. I am a fan 100%
This is a well made video. Keep 'em coming !
I love your videos. The one about the ghost of Riverside, CA cemetery was personal to me as I have relatives buried there dating back to the 1800's. I also used to hang out in the outside rooms (You stated were used to hold the dead before refrigeration) while ditching middle school. I also have kin in Riverside's Olivewood Cemetery (Including a brother) and have always found these to cemeteries brought fascination of history and peace to me. I now live in Herndon, VA across the street from one of the oldest cemeteries in VA. and often take walks and reflect on live's of the people buried there.Keep doing what you do. PS: I'm sure in your research you found that Riverside's Evergreen Cemetery butted up against old China town.
Thank you for your very kind words and for sharing your story. This was one of my first big exploration, and it is quite a special place. It had an effect on me that I've yet to feel anywhere else. Some day I plan to return here; I feel there is more for me to find. I envy you being in the East as there are so many historic cites to visit. Take care, and thank you for watching! :)
Although I'm a retired cop and have investigative skills I'm lacking your experience in story telling. As I stated, we have one of Virginias oldest grave yards across the street and I'll see what I can dig up and will forward to you all background info and video for you to do what you do if you're interested.
5 stars....the very best....
I have to agree with Mr. Gary Hardin. The entirety..er etirrty...well.. the ALLNESS of your production belongs on Television and would win awards. Big Thumbs up and new subscriber.
Welcome to Grave Explorations! Thank you so much for your very kind words :)
Excellent video. I grew up across the street from this cemetery. I had no idea such notable people were buried there or how local streets in our neighborhood were named after them.
Great video. The pix & films of Los Angeles from long ago really add value.
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
Grave Explorations You're welcome. You're helping preserve history.
Great video! thanks!
Just found you but you are my new favorite - so many channels just show you the stones as they walk around - I love hearing the stories of not only the dead but the area as well. Your documentaries could be on tv - in fact i thought these were just uploads when I watched the first few. Thanks for your hard work and clear love of history. Xox Kerry from Philadelphia,PA
Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm very glad you are enjoying my videos. All the best to you! :)
Somehow I missed your last video, Angelus-Rosdale, watched it with two weeks delay and it it bring me back to your great trilogies, Calvary and Evergreen cemeteries and you both of them finished with this mesmerising music, if you don`t mind, who is author and what is title of it? Looking forward to your new videos, you`re such a great storyteller, I could listen them whole night. Kudos for reasrch and all hard work you put in to all this!
Part 2 will be up tomorrow (3/14). Thank you for watching and your very kind words :)
Great Job!
Well-made and informative.
Great job thanks
Buddy Mason brought tears to my eyes
That was great, my favorite so far
Awesome videos!
One tidbit of advice would be to work on the transitions from one story to the other. Some people may be mistaken that you are still speaking about one person’s story while already have moved onto another.
Thanks for the videos
"Nothing says you're a man like a 35 ft obelisk"😝😝😝😝
HA! I admit, its a little crass, but I couldn't resist.... Thank you for watching!
This cemetery is a couple of blocks from my home. Good place for a walk or exercise.
Great videos.
I read in 60 years in Southern California that
grocery store Ralph's wife
died in the rock climbing
accident.
I have pass thru downtown Los Angeles several times and have seen a few old homes if those homes could talk and tell the history back then
Yes, I totally agree...
I love it and it's amazing how much you can learn from
Thanks well done loved Rochester!
Beautifully done and did subscribe.
Thanks so much! I really do appreciate it! :)
Awesome video Matt!!
Thank you, Tony! I'm glad you liked it.
Regarding Rochester. Aside from the stars, I heard he was the highest paid actor on tv at the time so Jack Benny was not as stingy as they say.
Thanks for your wonderful videos.
You are right about Jack Benny, he was actually a very generous man. Thanks so much!
I enjoy your channel. I research cemeteries and have published several manuscripts. Best wishes for success in your future efforts.
Thanks so much! And best wishes to you on your work as well. 😊
I absolutely love these great stories
Thank you so much for your very kind words! :)
Beautify made with should class n informative
All greetings from Bali
Your videos are so interesting and captured my attention..I wish you could come to Columbus Ga and research our oldest cemeteries and do a video ..
Maybe if I win the lottery 🤣😅
I've never wanted to visit LA/ So Calif but now I'd like to see the places of your videos & graves❣
Who IS this guy?? Such a good host, writer, producer.
You should do one on Angelus Rosedale.
Angelus Rosedale is the only location that intimidates me. I have lots of video from there, but for some reason I can't get my head around it. It does show up in a couple of my videos... check out LA's Lost City Cemetery and the one on Frank Chance. Thanks for watching and commenting... :)
I wish we could go back to the way the Victorians viewed cemeteries. They were places where people would gather and enjoy themselves. They would pack a picnic lunch and they were more like parks than the gloomy places some people view them to be.
You'd enjoy Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn NY. It was designed by William Law Olmstead who designed Manhattan's Central Park and Charlotte, NC's Freedom Park. Greenwood has lots of benches and grassy areas. The statuary and mausoleums will never see their equal created again. There are many famous buried there. Frank Morgan (The Wizard Of OZ) Leonard Bernstein, Joey Gallo and many others. You can see it on line. They have a computerized (resident) list out front so if you want to browse or look for someone you know is there it will tell you the plot number and there are free maps so you can drive as far as you can before you have to walk. The oldest parts are crowded and the place is big so you must walk down the lanes to the plots. The most open areas are near the fence.
The man who played Big Sam is buried here at Evergreen Cemetery.Tony
Forgot to mention John Strother Griffin(business ties with George S. Pattons grandfather) and Joseph Widney (was the president of USC)
Thank you for the comment! The two you mention would have been great in the video. I could've put Widney along with Edward Spence as USC founders. Griffin I already knew I missed and have been kicking myself ever since. Actually, the first anniversary of my channel is coming around soon, and I've been thinking about putting together a video to coincide with it, and a segment on the people I missed might work. Thanks again, and all the best to you!
What's the name of the beautiful violin piece playing at the end?
It's called "Pachabelly" by Huma-Huma, and you're right it's a lovely piece.
@@graveexplorations Thank you! Must say, your work is second to none sir. If you ever find yourself in Houston, TX be sure to visit Glenwood Cemetery. A secret gem in the heart of downtown.
Thanks again for the music info. Have a Blessed evening.
P.S. The National Funeral Museum is also a must see.
Newsflash California! We have a Ralph's in Olympia Washington also!
I went to see Canfields grave and it has since been vandalized...the cement potters were knocked over.
That is very sad news indeed! When I was there last, I saw signs of damage, but it seems that it's allowed to get worse and worse. Such a shame. Thank you for sharing the news.
You should do a story on cemetery’s in Pennsylvania
I hope to get back east next year
Have you been to The National Archives in Riverside County? It's located in Perris Ca.
I have not been.
Grave Explorations I'm going over there to check it, if all goes well I will film it.
Cool, I'll be curious to see what it's like.
what is name and artist of the last track at end of vlog
What is the music you used at the end of part II???
Can you do Bardsdale cemetery in Bardsdale Ca ? It’s near Los Angeles
West Adams Historical West Adams Los Angeles born and raised.
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i wonder where their souls ended up.....
A great question.... wherever they are I hope they're at peace. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
had to watch a couple views, but a shadow zip accross the trees at 24:20. Our there dragons there ?
Plastician Magician Looks like it! :)
No one seems happy.
Why don't they cut the high grass at these pioneers graves? Even the stars of radio or some church, the weeds are overtaking the graves. No respect for the dead who gave so much of themselves to make something out of nothing.
I like this kind of s***👍
Funny they still drive sheep 🐑 and 🐄 cattle 🐮..
33 k views 🤔🤔🤫🤫🤫go figure
Thank you for the upload.
Enjoying your series.
Watching from Australia.