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In 1907, a "handsome, two-story, white granite chapel" was completed at a cost of "about $40,000".<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380186006/?terms=Inglewood%2BCemetery "Chapel Is Completed," ''Los Angeles Times,'' December 22, 1907, image 45]</ref>
In 1907, a "handsome, two-story, white granite chapel" was completed at a cost of "about $40,000".<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380186006/?terms=Inglewood%2BCemetery "Chapel Is Completed," ''Los Angeles Times,'' December 22, 1907, image 45]</ref>


Also in 1907 the management placed an order "with the factory in the [[Eastern United States|East]]" for a $12,000 [[funeral car]] to be used "on the electric line"<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380194827/?terms=Inglewood%2BCemetery "Inglewood: Order Is Placed for Special Car," ''Los Angeles Times,'' November 26, 1907, image 24]</ref> that ran on a [[right-of-way]] off Redondo Boulevard (today's [[Florence Avenue]]) in front of the cemetery.
Also in 1907 the management placed an order "with the factory in the [[Eastern United States|East]]" for a $12,000 [[funeral car]] to be used "on the electric line"<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380194827/?terms=Inglewood%2BCemetery "Inglewood: Order Is Placed for Special Car," ''Los Angeles Times,'' November 26, 1907, image 24]</ref> that ran on a [[Right-of-way (property access)|right-of-way]] off Redondo Boulevard (today's [[Florence Avenue]]) in front of the cemetery.


Between 1928 and 1948 Inglewood Park advertised itself as the "Largest in California," with a [[mausoleum]], [[cemetery]], and [[columbarium]].<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380487764/?terms=Inglewood%2BPark%2BCemetery%2Blargest%2Bcalifornia "Cemeteries," ''Los Angeles Times,'' April 29, 1928, image 14]</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380342085/?terms=Inglewood%2BPark%2BCemetery%2Bhistory "Funeral Directors," ''Los Angeles Times,'' May 24, 1936, image 46]</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380987355/?terms=Inglewood%2BPark%2BCemetery%2Blargest%2Bcalifornia "Funeral Directors," ''Los Angeles Times,'' March 16, 1948, image 29]</ref> From 1948 through 1950 it said it had the "Greatest number of interments in the [[Western United States|West]]".<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/search/#query=Inglewood+Park+Cemetery+Greatest+Number&dr_year=1948-1948&s_place=Los+Angeles%2C+California "Cemeteries," ''Los Angeles Times,'' November 7, 1948, image 30]</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380987355/?terms=Inglewood%2BPark%2BCemetery%2Blargest%2Bcalifornia "Cemeteries," ''Los Angeles Times,'' March 24, 1950, image 49]</ref>
Between 1928 and 1948 Inglewood Park advertised itself as the "Largest in California," with a [[mausoleum]], [[cemetery]], and [[columbarium]].<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380487764/?terms=Inglewood%2BPark%2BCemetery%2Blargest%2Bcalifornia "Cemeteries," ''Los Angeles Times,'' April 29, 1928, image 14]</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380342085/?terms=Inglewood%2BPark%2BCemetery%2Bhistory "Funeral Directors," ''Los Angeles Times,'' May 24, 1936, image 46]</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380987355/?terms=Inglewood%2BPark%2BCemetery%2Blargest%2Bcalifornia "Funeral Directors," ''Los Angeles Times,'' March 16, 1948, image 29]</ref> From 1948 through 1950 it said it had the "Greatest number of interments in the [[Western United States|West]]".<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/search/#query=Inglewood+Park+Cemetery+Greatest+Number&dr_year=1948-1948&s_place=Los+Angeles%2C+California "Cemeteries," ''Los Angeles Times,'' November 7, 1948, image 30]</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/380987355/?terms=Inglewood%2BPark%2BCemetery%2Blargest%2Bcalifornia "Cemeteries," ''Los Angeles Times,'' March 24, 1950, image 49]</ref>
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* [[Caesar Cardini]] (1896–1956), credited as creator of Caesar Salad
* [[Caesar Cardini]] (1896–1956), credited as creator of Caesar Salad
* [[Horace G. Cates]] (1864–1911), Los Angeles County coroner
* [[Horace G. Cates]] (1864–1911), Los Angeles County coroner
* [[Ray Charles]] (1930–2004), musician<ref>https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/fans-say-their-goodbyes-to-ray-charles-2748475.php {{bare URL inline|date=March 2024}}</ref>
* [[Ray Charles]] (1930–2004), musician<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/fans-say-their-goodbyes-to-ray-charles-2748475.php | title=Fans say their goodbyes to Ray Charles | newspaper=Sfgate | last1=Selvin | first1=Joel }}</ref>
* [[Thornton Chase]] (1847–1912), first western Baha'i, Annual memorial in September draws large crowds.<ref>[http://www.bahai-encyclopedia-project.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46:chase-thornton-18471912&catid=37:biography Baha'i Encyclopedia Project]</ref>
* [[Thornton Chase]] (1847–1912), first western Baha'i, Annual memorial in September draws large crowds.<ref>[http://www.bahai-encyclopedia-project.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46:chase-thornton-18471912&catid=37:biography Baha'i Encyclopedia Project]</ref>
* [[James Cleveland]] (1931–1991), gospel singer, composer, arranger
* [[James Cleveland]] (1931–1991), gospel singer, composer, arranger
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* [[Anthony Cornero]] (1899–1955), bootlegger, gambling entrepreneur
* [[Anthony Cornero]] (1899–1955), bootlegger, gambling entrepreneur
* [[Ray Corrigan|Ray "Crash" Corrigan]] (1902–1976), actor
* [[Ray Corrigan|Ray "Crash" Corrigan]] (1902–1976), actor
* [[Willie Covan]] (1897–1989), dancer, actor<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1989-05-11/news/mn-3224_1_young-black-dancers-veteran-tap-dancer-inventive-style|title=Stylish Performer Taught Stars to Do His Steps : Willie Covan, 92; Veteran Tap-Dancer|last=BOYER|first=EDWARD J.|date=1989-05-11|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035|access-date=2016-03-04}}</ref>
* [[Willie Covan]] (1897–1989), dancer, actor<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-05-11-mn-3224-story.html|title=Stylish Performer Taught Stars to Do His Steps : Willie Covan, 92; Veteran Tap-Dancer|last=BOYER|first=EDWARD J.|date=1989-05-11|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035|access-date=2016-03-04}}</ref>
* [[Al Cowens]] (1951–2002), baseball player
* [[Al Cowens]] (1951–2002), baseball player
* [[Pee Wee Crayton]] (1914–1985), guitarist, blues singer
* [[Pee Wee Crayton]] (1914–1985), guitarist, blues singer
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* [[Ella Fitzgerald]] (1917–1996), singer<ref name="Benoit2003">{{cite book|last=Benoit|first=Tod|title=Where are they buried?: how did they die?|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rPekYw-SIkEC&pg=PA423|access-date=4 March 2011|date=2003-05-06|publisher=Black Dog Publishing|isbn=978-1-57912-287-4|page=423}}</ref>
* [[Ella Fitzgerald]] (1917–1996), singer<ref name="Benoit2003">{{cite book|last=Benoit|first=Tod|title=Where are they buried?: how did they die?|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rPekYw-SIkEC&pg=PA423|access-date=4 March 2011|date=2003-05-06|publisher=Black Dog Publishing|isbn=978-1-57912-287-4|page=423}}</ref>
* [[Curt Flood]] (1938–1997), baseball player
* [[Curt Flood]] (1938–1997), baseball player
* [[Clara S. Foltz|Clara Shortridge Foltz]] (1849–1934), first female lawyer on the West Coast.
* [[Clara Shortridge Foltz]] (1849–1934), first female lawyer on the West Coast.
* [[Byron Foulger]] (1899–1970), actor
* [[Byron Foulger]] (1899–1970), actor
* [[Wardell Fouse]] (1960–2003), implicated in the [[Murder of the Notorious B.I.G.|murder of the Notorious B.I.G]].
* [[Wardell Fouse]] (1960–2003), implicated in the [[Murder of the Notorious B.I.G.|murder of the Notorious B.I.G]].
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* [[Etta James]] (1938–2012), singer<ref>[http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/01/28/31008/etta-james-open-memorial-service-held-inglewood-ce/ "Etta James Honored at Inglewood Cemetery Memorial," KPCC, January 28, 2012]</ref>
* [[Bud Jamison]] (1894–1944), actor
* [[Bud Jamison]] (1894–1944), actor
* [[James J. Jeffries]] (1875–1953), world heavyweight boxing champion
* [[James J. Jeffries]] (1875–1953), world heavyweight boxing champion
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* [[Etta James]] (1938–2012), singer<ref>[http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/01/28/31008/etta-james-open-memorial-service-held-inglewood-ce/ "Etta James Honored at Inglewood Cemetery Memorial," KPCC, January 28, 2012]</ref>


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* [[Gypsy Rose Lee]] (1911–1970), actress and burlesque dancer
* [[Gypsy Rose Lee]] (1911–1970), actress and burlesque dancer
* [[Lillian Leitzel]] (1892–1931), acrobat
* [[Lillian Leitzel]] (1892–1931), acrobat
* [[Evan Lewis (Los Angeles)|Evan Lewis]] (1869–1941), Los Angeles City Council member<ref name=ServiceConducted>[https://search.proquest.com/docview/165154329 "Councilman Evan Lewis' Funeral Services Conducted," ''Los Angeles Times,'' May 9, 1941, page 20]<code><nowiki>Library card required</nowiki></code></ref>
* [[Evan Lewis (Los Angeles)|Evan Lewis]] (1869–1941), Los Angeles City Council member<ref name=ServiceConducted>[https://www.proquest.com/docview/165154329 "Councilman Evan Lewis' Funeral Services Conducted," ''Los Angeles Times,'' May 9, 1941, page 20]<code><nowiki>Library card required</nowiki></code></ref>
* [[Walter Lindley]] (1852–1922), Los Angeles physician and educational leader<ref>[https://search.proquest.com/docview/161014230 "Dr. Lindley Is Laid to Rest," ''Los Angeles Times,'' January 29, 1922, page I–4] Library card required.</ref>
* [[Walter Lindley]] (1852–1922), Los Angeles physician and educational leader<ref>[https://www.proquest.com/docview/161014230 "Dr. Lindley Is Laid to Rest," ''Los Angeles Times,'' January 29, 1922, page I–4] Library card required.</ref>


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* [[D'Urville Martin]] (1939–1984), actor, producer and director
* [[D'Urville Martin]] (1939–1984), actor, producer and director
* [[Edith Wynne Matthison]] (1875-1955), actress
* [[Edith Wynne Matthison]] (1875–1955), actress
* [[Lee Maye]] (1934–2002), baseball player
* [[Lee Maye]] (1934–2002), baseball player
* [[Fred McMullin]] (1891–1952), baseball player
* [[Fred McMullin]] (1891–1952), baseball player
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* [[Cleo Moore]] (1928–1973), actress
* [[Cleo Moore]] (1928–1973), actress
* [[Juanita Moore]] (1914–2014), actress
* [[Juanita Moore]] (1914–2014), actress
* [[Darius Morris]] (1991–2024), basketball player
* [[Ernie Morrison|Ernest "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison]] (1912–1989), actor
* [[Ernie Morrison|Ernest "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison]] (1912–1989), actor
* [[Herbert Mundin]] (1898–1939), actor
* [[Herbert Mundin]] (1898–1939), actor
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* [[Fred Offenhauser]] (1888–1973), automotive inventor
* [[Fred Offenhauser]] (1888–1973), automotive inventor
* [[Orval Overall]] (1881–1947), Major League Baseball pitcher
* [[Orval Overall]] (1881–1947), Major League Baseball pitcher
* [[O.Y.G Redrum 781]] (1972–2021), rapper
* [[O.Y.G Redrum 781|O.Y.G. Redrum 781]] (1972–2021), rapper


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* [[Orfa Jean Shontz]] (1876–1954), the first woman in California to "sit on the bench and administer justice"
* [[Orfa Jean Shontz]] (1876–1954), the first woman in California to "sit on the bench and administer justice"
* [[Charles A. Siringo]] (1855–1928), author
* [[Charles A. Siringo]] (1855–1928), author
* [[Rappin' Granny|Vivian Smallwood]] (1933-2017), rapper and actress<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lPD4fbL6lXQ | title=Actress Vivian Rappin Granny Lewis Grave Inglewood Park Cemetery Los Angeles California USA 7-11-23 | website=[[YouTube]] | date=July 11, 2023 }}</ref>
* [[Myrtle Stedman]] (1883–1938), actress
* [[Myrtle Stedman]] (1883–1938), actress
* [[Slim Summerville]] (1892–1946), actor
* [[Slim Summerville]] (1892–1946), actor
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* [[John Downey Works]] (1847–1928), U.S. Senator
* [[John Downey Works]] (1847–1928), U.S. Senator
* [[Syreeta Wright]] (1946–2004), singer
* [[Syreeta Wright]] (1946–2004), singer

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* [[Carleton G. Young]] (1907–1971), actor
* [[Carleton G. Young]] (1907–1971), actor
* [[Lee Thompson Young]] (1984–2013), actor (service held here; buried in South Carolina)
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Inglewood Park Cemetery
Map
Details
Established1905
Location
720 East Florence Avenue
Inglewood, California
CountryUnited States
TypeNon-profit
Size200 acres (0.81 km2)
Websitehttp://www.inglewoodparkcemetery.com

Inglewood Park Cemetery, in Inglewood, California, was founded in 1905.[1][2][3] A number of notable people, including entertainment and sports personalities, have been interred or entombed there.

History

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Left, the chapel; right, entrance and general view, from a newspaper advertisement, 1907
Aerial view, 2008
Florence Avenue entrance, 2013

The proposed establishment of "the largest cemetery in the world" was announced in November 1905, to be "on a high strip of ground two miles southwest of Los Angeles".[4]

In 1907, a "handsome, two-story, white granite chapel" was completed at a cost of "about $40,000".[5]

Also in 1907 the management placed an order "with the factory in the East" for a $12,000 funeral car to be used "on the electric line"[6] that ran on a right-of-way off Redondo Boulevard (today's Florence Avenue) in front of the cemetery.

Between 1928 and 1948 Inglewood Park advertised itself as the "Largest in California," with a mausoleum, cemetery, and columbarium.[7][8][9] From 1948 through 1950 it said it had the "Greatest number of interments in the West".[10][11]

Organizers and directors

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Early backers of the Inglewood Cemetery Association were Senator Robert N. Bulla, Mark G. Jones, Robert H. Raphael, Tom Hughes, P.W. Powers, Byron Oliver, B.J. or V.J. Rowan, F.K. Eckley, C.B. Hopper, Harry M. Jack, John R. Powers, George Letteau, Jennie Wild, and Will G. Nevin. Others were P.W. Powers and D.S. Patterson.[4][12]

In 1907 the directors were Mark G. Jones, F.K. Eckley, Robt. N. Bulls, John C. Rupp, Robt. H. Raphael, Geo. H. Letteau, and Chas. B. Hopper. The officers were Mark G. Jones, president and treasurer; Chas. B. Hopper, vice-president; F.K. Eckley, secretary; V.J. Rowan, engineer, and Captain L.G. Loomis, superintendent.[13]

Early burials

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One of the earliest notable burials was that of Webster Street, justice of the Supreme Court of Arizona between 1897 and 1900, on September 23, 1908.[14]

Another was the September 12, 1908, funeral of Los Angeles city Police Chief Walter H. Auble, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. Thousands came from Los Angeles on carriages and aboard special Los Angeles Railway streetcars.[15][16]

Notable interments

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(Note: This is a partial list. See also Category:Burials at Inglewood Park Cemetery.)

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Horace G. Cates
Ray Charles

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Grave marker for Gordon W. Norris

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Cesar Romero

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  • The scene in Sunset Limousine where Alan loses his limousine while he and Julie are hiding from mobsters at a Chinese-American funeral ceremony was filmed at this cemetery.

See also

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References

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References to burials or entombments at this cemetery can be found in the articles if not listed below.

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Inglewood Park Cemetery
  2. ^ "Inglewood Park Cemetery: Heritage". Inglewood Park Cemetery. Archived from the original on November 25, 2010. Retrieved October 12, 2010.
  3. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration; Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (July 2011). "Crenshaw/LAX Corridor Project: Final Environmental Impact Statement/Final Environmental Impact Report". 4.11.2.3 Archaeological Resources. pp. 4–195. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Los Angeles Men Plan an Immense Cemetery," Los Angeles Herald, November 26, 1905, image 14
  5. ^ "Chapel Is Completed," Los Angeles Times, December 22, 1907, image 45
  6. ^ "Inglewood: Order Is Placed for Special Car," Los Angeles Times, November 26, 1907, image 24
  7. ^ "Cemeteries," Los Angeles Times, April 29, 1928, image 14
  8. ^ "Funeral Directors," Los Angeles Times, May 24, 1936, image 46
  9. ^ "Funeral Directors," Los Angeles Times, March 16, 1948, image 29
  10. ^ "Cemeteries," Los Angeles Times, November 7, 1948, image 30
  11. ^ "Cemeteries," Los Angeles Times, March 24, 1950, image 49
  12. ^ "Large Beautiful Cemetery," Los Angeles Times, March 25, 1906, image 74
  13. ^ Advertisement, Los Angeles Times, October 30, 1907, image 25
  14. ^ "Former Justice Street Will Be Buried Today," Los Angeles Herald, September 23, 1908, image 10
  15. ^ "City to Honor the Memory of Brave Captain," Los Angeles Herald, September 12, 1908, image 12
  16. ^ "Thousands at the Funeral of Captain Auble," Los Angeles Herald, September 13, 1908, image 5
  17. ^ Selvin, Joel. "Fans say their goodbyes to Ray Charles". Sfgate.
  18. ^ Baha'i Encyclopedia Project
  19. ^ BOYER, EDWARD J. (May 11, 1989). "Stylish Performer Taught Stars to Do His Steps : Willie Covan, 92; Veteran Tap-Dancer". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  20. ^ Benoit, Tod (May 6, 2003). Where are they buried?: how did they die?. Black Dog Publishing. p. 423. ISBN 978-1-57912-287-4. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  21. ^ "Etta James Honored at Inglewood Cemetery Memorial," KPCC, January 28, 2012
  22. ^ "Councilman Evan Lewis' Funeral Services Conducted," Los Angeles Times, May 9, 1941, page 20Library card required
  23. ^ "Dr. Lindley Is Laid to Rest," Los Angeles Times, January 29, 1922, page I–4 Library card required.
  24. ^ "Actress Vivian Rappin Granny Lewis Grave Inglewood Park Cemetery Los Angeles California USA 7-11-23". YouTube. July 11, 2023.
  25. ^ Gamson, Joshua (2005). The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, the Music, the 70s in San Francisco. New York City: Henry Holt and Co. pp. 272. ISBN 978-0805072501..
  26. ^ Allan R. Ellenberger (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 181. ISBN 978-0-786-40983-9.
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