Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-01
THE LAKE PARK,

Il L"rG" Nnn,b"r nf Interested Parties Dis
cuSs the ddr1H'"u"s nj FH"iOWs Pnints--
J0he .I,nnrfoni;n Conce1~a to be Prc-em-
sne..Ny tn" S.ls"i"r 81 t;lL Others.
The meeting of the Northwestern Park
association, held at the council chamber, YES
terday afternoon, was largely attended, The
meeting was opened with Dr. Keith, of Min
neapolis, III the chair. DR.. Keith stated at
length the object of the association, and the
CAUSE for calling the meeting. He then ex.
planned that it was the desire that all inter-
ested in the varions points named, VIZ: White
Bear lake. LIKE City and Munetonka, should
give an expression Of their views. Speakers
were then called for
MI Hare. representing the ST.. Paul 4
Duluth Railroad company. stated that hs was
present to speak of the advan ages Of locat-
ing at White Bear, speaking in the interest
Of this company only.
DR.. Perkins, of Excelsior, thought Lake
Minnetonka spoke for itself. That it was
one OF the finest summer resorts in the
country none could deny. The proposed site
on Hulls Point, between the upper and
lower lakes. This point of land had many
advantages. From its location and the
Topography Of the country, cool breezes in
summer can be had in whatever direction the
vino blows. It is Well wooded. also. The
moral surroundings are also excellent. It is
near enough to the city for all practical IT.
poses. and At the same time is sufficiently re-,
mote to escape the turmoil of the city. Elk
celSior is IL strictly temperance town. as are
all those residing in that vicinity. One O,
the features will Do the deish full drive from
Excelsior. The entire tract can be purchased
cor $40 per acre. or three sections will be
donated with a 5000 hcnua.
MIR. Simpson. of Excelsior, stated that
point above the State farm, consisting OF
twenty acres, can bs purchased for not less
than $1,000.
Mr.. HIRE stated that all he could say for
Whit. Bear was itS cen'ral location: accessi
bllity from the three cties-Ss. Paul Mime
apolis aud StiIlwater-ths grounds are 80 10
Gated that passengers eau he taken betw Zen
ST. Paul and that point in eleven minutes
if necessary. Thus. in case of fire tina,
might occur after fine buildings are con.
structed on the grounds, the proper facilities
for extinSni~hing the same might be broueh,
to the grounds in less time than could be-
hoped for anywhere elsa. The number off
trains that will be put on the various roads
would allow travel IS or visitors from anv
portion OF the country to be on the grounds
within forty minutes after landing in any of
tho three ci,iss.
Mr.. Gould, of Excelsior. Thought the pro
pos0d location on Lake NIinnetonka one of
superior advantage. Being nearly sur
rounded by water the tenn perature, especially
at night, would bo SUCH as to promote heal nv
slumbsr The summers are longer there
than IN any other portion OF tbs State. The
probabilities aro til a rairoa will soou be
constructed through that point. Fish in
abundance can also be taken from the lake.
ntf'rdlns pleasure and recreation in the CUP
Sure and also N liking most excellent food.
Harlow Gals testified t., the pleasures of
Lake Minuetonka. Tne freshness and
purity of water, the foliage, atmosphere etc.
Thought it nnexceled for the purpose. No
spot like it in this Northwest.
Mr.. McGrath stated that over 80 600 people
were carried over The lake by eam5oa Is last
Summer.
Mr. Whitney did not know az he had a'y
right to speak. but Wished to say that he
thought Whits Bear lake too near. He
would prefer Lake City or Lake
Minnetonka; the latter he preferred.
The more rem 'te the location the better it
would be for the association.
MIR. Simpson, OF Excelsior. thought that
as the as ISOLATION require a plaza for quiet
ness, where Sunday school picnics Gould be
held without being interrupted, that is
point to be considered. AS to facilities for
carrying passengers there are eight steam
boats, about two hundred row boats, seven
barge, and about twenty, five sail boats
These PLACID on White Bear would almost
cover The lake. # ons should go out rowing
every day in the week and take q different
direction every time, at the end of the weel,
$Vould not have seen near all tbs beauties of
this delightful resort.
M s. c. Gale,ot N;lneaL olis, added his
testimony in favor of Minnetonka, describing
at some length the many beauties and adj
vantages, and thought they could not do
better than locate there.
Mr.. Clark. Of Minneapolis. added his tes-
tlrnony in favor of Lake Minnetonka, and
related an incident Of a New Yorker who.
having read a description of thu lake in
4drpsr's MngasSne, came out to see it and
was more than delighted Thought money
should not be taken into consideration that
would come soon enough after the park was
located.
Rev. Mr.. Shelton, of Lake Minnetonka.
Thought no more attractive point coald have
been selected than the one proposed at Min
netonka.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
This morning at 10 o'clock the directors
of the aesociatiou are to hold meeting at
Association parlors to take final action in
tia matter Of l,cati ion.