Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-24
UNION PARK.
A Fine Pleasure Resort-Au Informal
Visit to the Grounds--TIe Regular Open
Ing August LIST.

A Fine Pleasure Resort-Au Informal
| Visit to the GrOuGds--Tle Regular Open
( Ing August LIST.
| Pursuant to invitation, one Sunday morn
ing last May, party of gentlemen embarked
in carriages at Bridge square, and driving
out University avenue, skirted on either side
by oae of the most charming landscape
views in the country, about three miles
and half from st. Paul they came to q
sylvan bit of wood and upland, which that
day was formally christensd "Union park
An account of the trip and description OF
the proposed pleasure resort appeared at
that time in thu GLOBE, in addition ia
which m outline was given of the proposed
improvements.
| The natural beauty and manifold attrac-
tions OF the grounds were dwelt upon, but it
now remains to chronicle the completion of
the work as then projected by the proprie.
| tors, Messrs. Herman Grote and John G..
| Henkei. 70 the great natural beauty of the
park has been added the intelligent and well
directed skill OF mans hsudiwork, and the
place has blossomed into one of the most in
viting and attractive pleasure resorts in the
country.
have been employed on the grounds, and in
few deys the resort will be thrown open to
public inspection. On the eva of forma,
opening the preprietors decided to invite q
few personal friends to visit the park, and in
accordance with this resolve invitations were
issued inviting the pleasure OF select COM
pany, yesterday afternoon.
| 4 party of twenty-five gentlemen coagre-
gated at Grote's Tivoli, at o'clock yester-
day afternoon, whence they were carried to
tn park in four-horse omnibus, and in
addition to these, quite a large number
drove out in private turnouts. After de.
| lightful drive over the undulating prairie
| the park WIS reached about 5 o'clock, where
the attractions were pointed out by the pro-
prietors.
| The park embraces thirty three acres of
land. situated a short distance beyond the
fair grounds and fronting on University
avenue, the short line branch of the Chicago,
Milwaukee &c st. Paul railroad skirting the
southeast and west portion of the grounds.
While it is intended that the advantages ot
the park may be open to ali, the enclosure
is surrounded by an eight foot fence, in
order to give the resort the air of private ex-
elusiveness and thereby prevent the en-
trance of doubtful OR improper characters.
The grand entrance is on University avenue
| and is described by handsome arch bearing
the legend, ssUnion Park Carriage sheds
have bsea erected next to the fence and cas-.
of the entrance, and a three-acre enclosure is
also set apart for the accommodation Of those
who come in vehicles. In the center Of this
enclosure is rustic drinking fountain for
horses, the water for which is supplied by 9
wind mill. For several weeks past land.
scape gardener has been at work on the
grounds, many portions of which present the
captivating appearance of a garden. The
grounds are undulating and dotted with rus
tic retreats and lakes, while the thick foliage
of the branching trees, which form one Of
the most pleasant attractions of the place
might we'll afford retreat for very satyI
of Pan.
pavalion or musicians stand occupies
conspicuous figure on similar knoll in the
center of the park, beyond which is the re-.
freshment stand. The most attractive fea-
ture of the park, at present, perhaps, is the
observatory or tower, which rises eighty
feet from the ground. From the summit
of the tower most captivating view is OBJ
tanned of the surrounding country. AS fal
as the sight can reach it encounters land.
soape of incompatible beauty. In the dis
tance the cities OF st. Paul and Minneapolis
riss in bold relief and the intermediate
stretches comprise @ panoramic view. OF
the most beautiful natural scenery
number of wells have been made, and it is
proposed to construct reservoir of 1900
barrels capacity from which water will be
drained to supply the lakes and buildings.
The depot will be constructed at the south
east corner Of the grounds and it is expected
that regular trains will pass the park the
middle of next month. permanent build
ing has been constructed at the southeast
corner of the grounds and is now occupied
by the florist an park keeper. In shert,
the apartments, when finished, will be per-
feet and supply every convenience. num-
Der of broad avenues will be laid out and il
is proposed to have 2 collection OF herds,
deer, and native animals.
An attractive feature of yesterdays visit
to the park was the presence of the Great
Western band orchestra, which made the
woods reverbsrate with the sweetest melody.
| Both branches of the organization were
present, and the music was heard to I'm.
usual advantage.
The park will be formally opened to the
public August LIST.