Afterglow Vista, Masonic mausoleum in Roche Harbor, United States
Afterglow Vista is an open-air circular mausoleum in Roche Harbor featuring six stone chairs arranged around a center point. Each chair represents a burial location for a family member, with the structure serving as both monument and memorial garden.
John S. McMillin, founder of a major lime company, commissioned this memorial in the 1930s as a lasting tribute to his family. The structure reflected his desire to create a distinctive resting place rooted in personal beliefs and business success.
The structure blends Masonic traditions with biblical symbolism and fraternity references in its design. These layered meanings transform it into a deeply personal memorial that goes beyond a simple burial site.
The site is accessed via Afterglow Drive, with a marked woodland trail leading from the parking area to the mausoleum. The walk is short and straightforward, making it accessible for most visitors regardless of fitness level.
Each chair inside bears personal inscriptions linked to a supporting column, while one deliberately broken column symbolizes life's incompleteness. This thoughtful detail reveals how McMillin wove profound philosophical ideas into the stone structure.
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