Heinrich August Look

Biography

Heinrich August Look (1841-1885) came to the community around Wildwood Cemetery with the determination common to many immigrants of the era, building a life rooted in craftsmanship, industriousness, and an enduring love for his adopted home. He balanced his work with devotion to his family, both of which helped knit together the early fabric of the neighborhood.

He is fondly remembered by descendants for embracing diversity, sharing stories of his homeland, and fostering a space where neighbors of all backgrounds could find encouragement and kinship.