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John Boyd Thatcher Mausoleum

The John Boyd Thatcher Mausoleum sits on 'millionaires' row in Albany Rural Cemetery.

Aired 04/29/2022 | Rating NR

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John Boyd Thatcher Mausoleum

Clip: Season 2 Episode 3 | 53sVideo has Closed Captions

The John Boyd Thatcher Mausoleum sits on 'millionaires' row in Albany Rural Cemetery.

Thacher died on February 25, 1909, and interred in the family crypt at Albany Rural Cemetery. The rear of the mausoleum features a stained-glass window that mimics the sail of one of Columbus’ ships, the Santa Maria.

Aired 04/29/2022 | Rating NR

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