The Van Cartmell Memorial is located in Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum in Springfield, OH. Mr. Cartmell was once the president of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. This hand-carved memorial is made out of Victoria White Granite! Visit our Facebook page to…
Memorial of the Month – March 2023
Dodds is proud to feature the Vanhoose memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Black Ultimate granite and features a beautiful laser scene of a lake and geese. The memorial was designed by our Director…
Reading Terminal Building
An original photo of the Reading Terminal Building in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This Renaissance-inspired building once housed the Reading Railroad. Today it is known as the Reading Terminal Market and is open to the public as a marketplace. The building façade…
The Importance of a Trust-Covered Warranty – By Desiree Roose
What is a trust-covered memorial? It means that when you purchase a certain type of granite, a portion of that sale goes into a trust at a local bank. We cannot touch that money unless a claim is made on…
Memorial of the Month – February 2023
Dodds is proud to feature the Stemley memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Rock of Ages Wild Rose granite and was designed by our Dayton memorial consultant Taylor M. Thoma. It is located at the…
Why Longevity of a Memorial Company Matters – By Desiree Roose
When shopping for a memorial many people do not take into consideration the longevity of a company. Our society is so “in the now,” that many people do not take the time to understand the importance of longevity when buying…
A History You Probably Didn’t Know: Penn Station – by Desiree Roose
Dodds had a hand in many famous buildings around the country including the famous Penn Station in New York City. The original Pennsylvania Railroad Station was constructed and completed in 1910, the façade fabricated in Milford Pink Granite quarried by…
Keeping Their Memory Alive During the Holidays – By Desiree Roose
Losing someone you love during the holidays can be difficult that first year, but over time it gets easier if you take some of these steps in keeping their memory alive during the holidays. You, however, never forget and every…
Veterans Who Made an Impact-The Litton Brothers – By Desiree Roose
The Litton Brothers bench located at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was dedicated in 2021 to the seven Litton brothers who served in the Air Force. Together they have a combined 137 years of service. Four of the brothers…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – The McCook Family – By Desiree Roose
Although he was 63 years old, when the Civil War broke out, Daniel McCook, a practicing lawyer and one of the original Fighting McCooks, volunteered his services to the Union. He was commissioned as a major. When Confederate troops went…