Egyptian Revival architecture ....... Forest Lawn -Table of Contents

Gilbert Monument
Section 8, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY

TEXT Beneath Illustrations

See also: Reprint of article that features the Gilbert Sphinx in the 1993 spring issue of The Gate



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Hengerer Monument on the right

Egyptian Revival / Art Deco: sphinx

Sphinx: lion/woman

The sun's disk ("Eye of the god Horus") and cobra heads represent sovereignty over upper and lower Egypt

Note Egyptian Revival obelisk in background

The sun's disk ("Eye of the god Horus") and cobra heads represent sovereignty over upper and lower Egypt

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Edwin D. Gilbert (1825-1888)

A maltster (maker of malt). In 1887 his office was located at 60 Board Trade Building. His home adress was 884 Main Street.

Gilbert was a businessman who earned his wealth as a malt and grain merchant and was a member of Bufflo's Merchants' Exchange.

The sphinx is a copy of the Great Sphinx of Gizeh, inspired by the Egyptian Revival style


Mary Gilbert
Purchaed the lot on May 8, 1888


Jacob H. Gilbert, son

In 1898 Jacob H. Gilbert operated a saloon hotel at 660 Sycamore Street. His home address was 862 Sycamore Street.

- Forest Lawn Cemetery archives. Special thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for his assistance



Photos and their arrangement © 2007 Chuck LaChiusa
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