Reverend Lewis Burton Memorial
1895 / Ora Coltman / Cleveland
A memorial to prominent Cleveland Reverend Lewis Burton located in Lakeview Cemetery. A bronze medallion depicts Burton's portrait in relief. Noted local artist Ora Coltman, perhaps best known for the creation of the first New Deal mural in Cleveland, created this memorializing artwork. Known as a dignified and genial man, Burton managed several parishes, including St. Mark's, All Saint's, and St. John's. Burton was rumored to have involvement in, or was at least aware of, St. John's Underground Railroad efforts.
Location: Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Avenue
Title
Reverend Lewis Burton Memorial
Description
A memorial to prominent Cleveland Reverend Lewis Burton located in Lakeview Cemetery. A bronze medallion depicts Burton's portrait in relief. Noted local artist Ora Coltman, perhaps best known for the creation of the first New Deal mural in Cleveland, created this memorializing artwork. Known as a dignified and genial man, Burton managed several parishes, including St. Mark's, All Saint's, and St. John's. Burton was rumored to have involvement in, or was at least aware of, St. John's Underground Railroad efforts.
Creator
Date
1895
Subject
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Identifier
76
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
Section 11, off Temple Road
Location Site
Location Street
12316 Euclid Avenue
Location Type
Creation Date
1895
Condition Rating
unknown
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