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Sonic Postcard

The sonic postcard is a mix of sounds taking from the field recording from the tour of famous Milwaukee architects given at Forest Home and…
Gathering Place Report: Forest Home Chapel

A few page summary of the history of Forest Home and how it functions as a gathering place throughout its 130 year history. Also, a timeline…
Field Recording of a Tour at Forest Home Chapel

During the summer months Forest Home Cemetery offers numerous cemetery tours to the public. Private tours are available, as well. The sound…
Oral History with Paul Haubrich

An interview with former chairman of Forest Home Cemetery Committee, Paul Haubrich. The interview discusses the history of the cemetery and…
A Wedding at Forest Home Chapel

The story goes that in the early 1990's the first wedding at the Forest Home Chapel was a couple who had their first date at the cemetery,…
Forest Home Cemetery and Chapel designated as Historical Landmark

The Forest Home Cemetery and Chapel were designated as Milwaukee Historical Landmarks in 1973. The cemetery and chapel are popular tourist…
A Crematory is Added to Forest Home Chapel

An oil-fueled crematory would be added to the basement of the chapel in 1896. The crematory was the first in Wisconsin attracting families…
The Forest Home Chapel

The construction of the chapel was completed in 1892 and its first funeral service was that summer. The chapel was built in an English…