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Saturday, December 26, 2009
The Families of Oakland Cemetery organization has just wrapped up a successful fundraiser to fund a study by nationally-known Conservator, Shelley Sass, to assist the board in identifying and classifying the grave stones and monuments in the cemetery. This information will allow us to ensure that these treasures are restored as close as possible to their original beauty and intent.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The Families of Oakland Cemetery organization was formed. This group will provide valuable input from the actual lot owners’ perspective of improvements they would like to see in the cemetery. Anna Maria Sparke Keele is the Chairperson for this group.
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
John Emerson completed his Master Plan Study, and the results may be seen on a graphic of the cemetery showing an overview of the changes to be made.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
This report presented a preservation strategy and its implications for the upcoming landscape plan. It will be used by Jon Emerson as he designs a physical plan for the cemetery.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
This report provided a brief site description, summarized existing conditions and discussed the work needed to restore the cemetery.
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
The City of Shreveport has used grant funds to repair the entrance to Oakland Cemetery. Craftsman contractors have meticulously poured new concrete gate forms. The gates have been restored by the original manufacturer, Stewart Iron Works in Covington, Kentucky.
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
An Web site was produced for Oakland Cemetery by Mr. James Bobbitt, who also made a generous donation to the cemetery.