This is monumental architecture at it's best. The owners of this crypt is the Jarvis family. This includes the William Jarvis who had a street named after him. The use of materials and neo-classical style reflect the need to immortalize the Jarvis name. This is placed near the far end of St. James Cemetery, next to Parliament and Wellesley St. Other crypts include other influential families; such as the Brock family. Although it may invoke other feelings that are associated with burial grounds, there is a rich history to discover by walking through a cemetery, like this one. The unique aspect of this building, is if taken out of context, would it still be considered a crypt?
-Warren
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