The Spinning Headstone in Hillside, Illinois

It is not difficult to find the De Salvo family plot. Standing out amongst the flat slabs and marble obelisks, the De Salvo tomb features a detailed sculpture of the family carved into the marble. Even though it has been exposed to the elements for nearly a century, you can still see the facial features, folds in clothing, and the individual fringes of the carpet. Angelo and Rosa De Salvo died in 1930 and 1927. Their photos adorn the front of the family tombstone, though it’s not clear if their…

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