The plot is known for the angel statue. It's named the Angel Of Death Victorious. It was done by sculptor Herman Matzen in 1924.
It is holding an overturned torch, not a sword as some people think. The torch is meant to symbolize a life extinguished.
Why is attracts people is due to the face. It does look like it's crying. The plot is not too far from the marker from Eliot Ness.
The Haserot family is known for their canned food business, Northern Haserot. Northern Haserot does canned foods for schools, hotels hospitals and restaurants.