Photos by Adam Wallcavage Icons are almost always more intriguing after they're dead. But
why waste your time reading about them when you can go straight
to the source? That's right, Philly's full of famous dead people
just waiting for you to drop by. When you go, bring a token of
appreciation. Here are a few suggestions: Michael Bouvier: You think Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was the only Bouvier
who loved pearls? Her great-great-grandfather started the tradition.
Bring him a string (and a slinky negligee to go with it!).St. Mary's Church, 252 S. Fourth St., 923-7930. Ben Franklin: He discovered electricity, so give him the best electrical appliance
man has to offer: an Epilady. Christ Church, 20 N. American St., 922-1695. Frank Furness: One great architect deserves the work of another. A Michael
Graves tea kettle makes a lovely housewarming gift for dearly
departed. Laurel Hill Cemetery. Joseph Campbell: The founder of Campbell's soup, that's easy: A box of Ritz,
mmm? good cracker! Woodlands Cemetery, 4000 Woodland Ave., 386-2454. - earSHOT staff
Dead and Loving It
Commodore Isaac Hull: What Navy hero of the War of 1812 wouldn't love a video of McHale's Navy starring Tom Arnold? Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., 228-8200.