New-York tribune., 1871-06-15

graphical Engineering Burea and IL connection Win
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TUE SIDEWALKS OF TIE PARK or rHp PrFTH AVENUE
The sidewalks OF the Park on the Fthavenue seemei
important portion Of the ground To be improved ana
adapted 10 public They had been allowed to reInaa
IN the state they left from the beginning except
that rough and other similar matter had collected
upon them 70 extent which rendered them irnpass-
ble. An asphalt pavement has been laid along the entire
width two rows OF trees throughout the length az iar
been pIanted and before the close Of lat AUTUMN this
sidewalk completed in the manner as the PARK
paths up 10 seventy ninth-street Not only have
been planted the walk, but around each an
elegant and strong wroughron guard has been placed
prepared from designs and under the direction OF the De-
inis6ed appearance This walk win be continued with
similar treatment as fast az the wall Of the Park shall be
constructed as II is found that the public enjoyment OF
ths particular Improvement quite equal TO that OF ally
TnrY-yIyru STREET.
Fftyninth Street adjacent TO the Park, was In very
imperfect condition. only partly paved ana altogether
with the beautiful grounds adjacent The square at
Fflh Avenue and Fiityninth street was in a similar
condition. and indeed. in respect TO this IL is not At all
surprising that there should have been hesitation in its
improvement. Why this square was ever laid out, no
Is 10 the Park Is beyond comprehension.
II width OF entrance was needed, it could have been
easily obtained within the Park, by truncatng the
point OF entrance But to take square OF ground for
this purpose a. a cost OF half million Of dolars with
ont any benefit, seems quite incOmprehensble II is
now however, proposed "a improve 1t by placing upon
giving shade and accommodation for those who desire TO
enjoy IT, All the possible advantages Of this open space
could have been had without any expense additional TO
the PARK tse This open space outside OF the Park de-
voted 10 the plaza has been converted from damp,
muddy spot into roadway similar to that OF the Park
itself It has been adapted the grade OF the roadway
adjacent by rcayng the pavement OF Fifth Avenue and
Fifty ninth street and paving and repavng the latter
street until at the entrance OF the Park notwithstanding
the raicks the roadways at this point are all that
THE EIGHTH AVENUE CIRCLE.
The Eighth Avenue Circle, adjacent 20 the PARK
seemed 10 have been abandoned. The track OF tie
Eighth Avenue Railroad.
removed through arrangements made by this Depart
ment The central portion Of the circle was finished
aud the entire roadway completed upon the same plan
the Boulevard, to which 1t Is the opening entrance
This circle suggested proper place for the
monument authorized by the Legislature two years
to be erected in honor Of the memory OF the soldiers and
place for such monument, and the question u now
under consideration Several plans have been perfected
for structure OF the character desired and at early
day such a monument viii be erected
coNT1srD CHARACTER OF THE DRIVES, AND ROAD
WIDENING.
Numerous complaints we're made respecting the mar
roadways OF the Park particularly at the northeIy
end, and east the great CIoton Reservoir and OF the
apparent any visitor OF the Park that the roads
the easterly side should have been originally formed
eight feet wider, Of the width OF roads
upon the westerly side This Department has therefore
effected widening OF the roadway, and remedy Of the
abrupt above mentioned and now the travelling
public have cOmmodous aud convenient drive through
all the hitherto CONSTRUCTED and dangerous portions Of
the Park The road east OF the upper reservoir between
IL and the Fftayenue has been wldenrd about twelve
feet, the greatest extent OF which 1t is capable In doing
this all lie trees bordering IT, within the place
wdened have been ranspanted, and not one has been
lost In the operation. collection of eyergreens Will be
planted along tho avenue side Of this road 10 is not
desirable 10 plant decduous trees, which viii grow 10
large size IN tie narrow space between the road and The
walk The abrupt in this road, at about Seventy
nnthsueet, has been Ienedied by giving IT gradual
curve The widening OF the roads west OF the reservoir
undertaken The widening there Will be easily accom-
pshed when desired, but 1t s not demanded at present
Tie widening Of the roads on the estery side has en-
tailed cOnsid rtbe expense wherever they crossed
bridges and nterfered with the transverse roads; stu
l4- without
wIt the public during the whole progress Of the work
POLICE.
Although much had been claimed for the efficiency or
The Park Police, the Board did not find II efficient
they dcsred be. After many fruitless efforts 20 re-
Chief who wod give confidence to the public as to his
eKecutivr ability ana npart ygor and thorOughuess of
pruIer accommodations for the Park Police Of itself
denOraliziug Tus has been radically remedied. The
basement OF the Museum building has been rearranged
ard fttcd up every needed for police
force; his also substauon in the easement OF the
Who had for ten years Id flied with the Metropoli
tan Police positions OF and, was selected as the
the present Board consisting Of park and gate
Aeerrs, not only thos" IN tie Central Ldrk but IN the
iriI Battery Mount Morris Square. These duties
drln nj superior organizing capacity well a. great
va- ce on tn par OF the Chie AMI OF the lieutenant
reeants under hun The change OF captain has ac
30, q OF the last session OF the Legislature the De-
rncnt has vested with fun power To appoint it's
PAYS srepers with police powers, IL now has within Its
htrOi tie means Of making the police force model
system IN respect 10 promotions,
'hai vas inauguraed by the lae Commissioners stu
rem ms the same; that If, no person can be
nted 10 the police force OF fhe Central Park until
~ he has proved aius,l II efficient gatekeeper and
capacity acquired all the duties Ot keeper or TIE
marx or poiceu therefore the original appointments
aIa always upon the ate-Aeeer iorce ana 1rom tnat
rrce rCtcd those whO from merit alone, are en-
utlcd 10 be pr0lutod The number Of parKkeepers is
less than IL should be- aud yet the expense attend hg
an the furce s great as 10 cause hesitation
N ttat resp CT EVER rhgtr Tots on d "a astrase 4, 81 &
about h't"on hundred dollars per anulu ana IL Is not
iustnabic TO in, tins expense without the most Inn
perativr necessity and yet portion Of the Central
Park should he within easy ca uI ponceulh. ~ tPrts
ent the arrn genens Of the force necessarily limited
to the drives and principal walks. The kamble and
other secluded places In tie PARK ought 10 nave PARK
keeper alwaya within sigt tndf lady or child can
visit al any time all places In the Park with perfect
curity aud without fear OF molesian Inc eject OF
Opcriy supplying our cry parks WIN pOiceuen mas
f.r very beneficial The force upon these places have
"autloned to be oonsderate ana ioreeanng IN the
OF their dulles, especially toward children
tTcqu,ut rhr "a ares, accompanied by their attendants,
or teldants and il Is great gratiheation to
know tAlf To- leN arrangements nave contributed Othe
lsspr and un, of the growing population OF the
try. r - vet .n"-gh y" provide them WITH open parks
fl saulsas yA-fo Sy may enjoy themselves IN their
ead ANUS menJ n they should be pT0tee'ea 70 @ az az
"a A4 aJ gentle, rather than harsh and oYerDearlng
fipEvAIK TSCRoAcHsENTs.
4le ~ tle sIs Is around the Central Park, me
tirmcr ave ..e4 srcted by Wholesome ordinances,
iroy.iiuL that structure shall be placed upon the
re tc street with the consent and concurrence OF
i Board xcc.ti. pa and courty ards, hich must
con reuerA. ,iiatons, and the plan OF which
r,' sf Je sniitted 30 tlis Department for approval
I r. Id beI eTe,tsd in Fifty ninth street and the
Fitlh avenue nliGr with Enclosures and courtyard
M in yoat on ~ the ordinances OF the late Board
o. COmmi souer of he Central Park, and OF which no
not.re had been taknu. Had the question been new
one whether Cr 30 present Board would allow these
ruoI Il line OF the street, the Depart
mcnt would do1ttieH have considered il improper 70
tsrit them ia ny de- rce but nasmuch as number OF
wn,rs OF property bal been allowed To erect construc-
tons mat v6yrd large expenditures for soOps areas,
and ,ol ere ted Enclosed in front upon the
frr,t 4 became necessity Tor the sake OF uniformity 10
Ia II ttups ~ ahdte tue violations or the previous
CrIrarcUe The Apr ordinances have been rl1dly en-
fr,ed by this Department, and no encroachmens have
been permitted without express permit ana such as are
of LcaI.y uniform character with those already made
THE CHEF LASDsCAPE GARDEsER.
Ia the dea a oi MI Plat, the chief landscape gardener
~ nm lev moHtir after this Department organized II
t 4 IA loss at tho very outset OF lts ONT hi