""We are a cemetery opening a visitor center, which is sort of unheard of. We want to cater to the people who are coming, but also the people who have never come here at all.""
""As an institution, we know so much about this place and so much about the people who are buried here, and we're not sharing, we just didn't have a place for us to impart those stories and share them.""
""The new building includes exhibition galleries, classroom space, climate controlled archival storage, space for community events, and offices for Green-Wood staff, as well as restrooms and seating.""
The visitor center at Green-Wood Cemetery addresses three main needs: creating a welcoming entry point, providing educational resources for visitors, and establishing a year-round venue for community programming. The center features exhibition galleries, classrooms, and spaces for events, catering to both regular and first-time visitors. It integrates with the cemetery's existing structures, including a restored greenhouse, and aims to share the stories of those interred. The center will also offer amenities like flower sales and future food options.
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