To any passersby along the age-old Riverside Drive in the village of Allouez, Wisconsin, the image of this monument may seem like just another average crypt. It is certainly not striking upon first glance—but the history and backstory of this memorial piques a peculiar interest. Inside Woodlawn Cemetery, which is the final resting place for many of the area’s historically acclaimed citizens, sits a relatively small mausoleum known locally as the Minahan Crypt. Dr. William Edward Minahan was born on April 20, 1867 to parents William B. Minahan and Mary…
