Pittsburgh Cemeteries

The Art and Architecture of Death

A. J. Sunstein Mausoleum, West View Cemetery

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A. J. Sunstein Mausoleum

Considering that the Exodus is the central event in Israel’s sacred history, Egyptian Revival has always struck old Pa Pitt as an odd choice of styles for a Jewish cemetery. But with this particular mausoleum he can see the appeal. “You think you’re a god-king, Pharaoh? Well, how would you like to be a door handle for the rest of eternity? What do you think of that, Mr. Bricks-Without-Straw?” (It should be noted that pulling a man’s beard was just about the most insulting thing one could do in ancient Israel.)

Bronze door handle with Pharaoh heads

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