This is the entrance to the historic Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. I saw photos of this entrance at the Brooklyn Historical Society during our class visit. The entrance sets a sort of grand mood for this famous cemetery, and seems to let the visitor know that this is an important site. The gothic nature of the entrance creates a mystery about the place, and the height and intricacy of the design go along with the grand nature of the cemetery. Although a gothic motif is completely different from what you see in general around Brookyln, and at the cemetery, it lets one know that this is a special type of site, apart from what ou normally see in the area. I learned at the Society that many famous people are buried at the cemetery, and that it has been in existence for over one hundred years. I also learned that it is a big tourist site in New York, which also goes along with the grand nature of the entrance
