Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-09

perfect, and has only to be seen to be adj
miied. From the lower floor to top o
flag staff il measures 81 feet. The roof is
| covered with tin, Mcclure, Buck q Co. be
| ing the contractors. The architects of the
amphitheatre are our well known citizens
Dobsen & Williamson, and we congratu'
late them upon the very succe sful desiga
| The builders and contractors were our en-
tsrprising friends Simmons g. Phillips, who
have turned out job Of which they may
feel justly proud. sH D. rF -
EXHIBITION RING.
The ring for the exhibition Of stock ex-
tends the entire length Of the amphithes-
ter, and is rather inclined to be half OBJ
long in shape. The situation is such that
those occupying seats in the amphitheater
will have fall view of everything that
is exhibited.
JUDGEs STAND.
In the center of the ring is the judees'
stand, octagon in shape, two stories, and
on the same style of architecture So the
amphitheater. The ground floor is
eighteen feet in diameter, the second floor
twenty-four feet, and the roof concave,
measuring twenty-nins feet, the concave
running up thirteen feet on center pole,
the flagstaff being .sixty.one feet from the
ground. 1t is built on stone foundation,
with cedar flooring, and has spiral stair
way in the center, leading to the second
floor. The stand is covered with a tin
ROOF, put on by Buck, Barnes & Co. The
stand altogether is very handsome, and
reflects credit on the contractors, Messrs.
D. K. and B. Turbeville.
FLORAL HALL
Is situated about one hundred and fifty
yards from the amphitheatre, .is octagon
in shape, on the swiss cottage style of
architecture. II is two hundred and twenty
five feet in circumference, two stories, with
cupols aud flagstaff sixty-fVe feet from
the ground. There is a pool in the GEN.
tire thirty-six feet in circumference, with a
handsome fountain. The edges of this
pool are lined with shells, moses, etc.,
while the pool itself contains water plants,
gold fish aad other attractions. On the
lower floor, there are provisions made for
the reception of hot and green house
plants, cut flowers, evergreen, farm pro-
ducts, cereals and vegetables, ETC., etc. The
second floor will be devoted to the exhi.
bltlon of pictures, goods of domestic manu-
iaeture, condiments, fruits, and the pro-
ducts Of the pantry, etc, etc. The build,
Ing ls hneiy lighted, and altogether Just
suited for the purpose. 1t ia covered with
8 tin roof put on by J.. W. Wilson & Co.
The architects and builders are Jacob o.
and d. S. Wright, gentlemen who under
stand their business. This building was
receiving the first coat of paint, |
George Hutchinson being the artist ems
ployed.
LADIES COTTAGE.
About midway of Floral Hall and the
a building known as the |
ladies' cottage is in course of construction |
BY Mr. Hollopeter, the contractor. 1t con-
Isins six rooms, including parlor, sitting
room, etc, for the comfort and convenience
of ladies. 1t is the same style as the other
buildings.
1914 MECHANICS HALL.
This is a building located on the main
from the Harding pike, some
distance south of the amphitheater. 1t is
one hundred and five feet in length by
forty-fye feet in width, and in itself will
be prominent part of the exhibition that
will continue from day to day, as all the
of every description entered
will be transferred to this building. There
8 line Of shafting running through the
centre, with an engine Of thirty five horse
power Immediately outside, kindly tender
I'd the Association by + Rust, the State
Treasurer. This building is alsO finished
in cottage style like the others. The con-
tractors are Spain & Dunevanf, with Marx
Brantlcy experimenting, and a nice job
hey have made of it too.
THE STABLES
Are Lot the least attractive features on
he ground. They are seven in number,
together with cattle sheds, and altogether
capable of accommodating five hundred
head of stock. They are built in cottage
,tyle, with all the modern improvements,
inely lighted and ventilated, and in every
respect admirably suited for the purpose.
They we're erected by the association under |
he direction Of W. B. Stewart.
A RESERVOIR.
There has been erected on trestles q res
srVoir, situated in the rear of floral hall, |
On the most elevated point on the grounds. |
From this reservoir extend pipes leading |
10 the mechanics and floral halls, amphi-
Lheater and various other points. Hem
lerson Brothers have charge Of the plumb.
ing department, and are busily engaged in
getting ready for the opening.
THE TRACKS.
In view of the amphitheater and Judges |
,tand, and east of the exhibition ring are
.wo h acks, s half mile and mile, and go |
planned that the use of either will oblige |
he horses to pass in front of the stand. |
They have been worked upon for some |
ength of time, and by god judges, are
said to be in excellent order. Hurdles are |
10 be erected in few days, when the con-
.estants for the great hurdle race will be |
allowed to practice.
COST CT GROUNDS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Tho grounds cost the Association $751;
300, and the Improvements up to this time |
amount to about $45, 900, making an ex-
penditure thus far Of $4,000. But it is |
not intended that the improvements shsil |
stop where they are. Trees are now being
set out, and it is proposed to have graveled |
walks extend in every direction through
the grounds, and such other attractions as
will be agreeable to the visitor at any
season of the year.
THE ENGINEER ii CHARGE.
The entire plan of laying of and orna.
mentiug the grounds is in the hands of Maj.
w F Foster, one Of the very best engineers
in the country, and glimpse of his draws
ings is sufficient to satisfy Us that in the
course of time our fair grounds will be
one of the most attractive places in the
entire Union.
WHO RENTED THE BOOTHS.
Below we give the names of persons
who have leased the different booths, and
The amount paid for the fair week privi-
lage.
W Turk. dining $3.50
Rosenheim i Bro, booth $50
ohm Barkhil, booth g. rs
Frank Anderson. booth $50
w Hapap booth ITO
Charles Martin. booth Is