Where Bohemians Go To Die

Written By Editor on August 23, 2011 in North Park, Pulaski Road

I recently had an opportunity to take a tour through Chicago’s Bohemian National Cemetery (5255 North Pulaski Road) in Chicago’s North Park neighborhood.  While not as popular as Graceland Cemetery, this one is certainly worth a visit.  Highlights include: The main entrance, which is a city landmark. Tomb of Anton Cermak, the Austro-Hungarian mayor of Chicago who took a bullet for FDR in Miami. The columbarium. The Tomáš...