New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
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Wards.
The population in 1900 was 2,s7s. When the

The population in 1900 was 2,37s. When the
city incorporated, in 1894, it was $4,000
In 1870 it wa: 36.233; in 1880, 96,S3S; in
1860, 266,661 and in 1870, 800 Oo9. The eight
outlying wards, the Eighth, Eighteenth, Twenty
first Twenty second Twenty third, Twcnty-fOurth
Twenty fifth and Twenty sixth, supply 22,675 of
the increase last year or more than four-ffths.
These wards gre the to pro:io most by present
or prospective rapid transit. The lines of
elo5au0 Iai,wdy now in operation traverse the
sections CT the city represented ~ these wards
save the Eighth and Twenty second and they Will
be reached by projected lines. The new road in
Fulton-st reaches the best parts of the twenty
third Twenty fifth and Iwenty-siXth Wards yet
unbuilt, and the new road in Broadway is
of equal benefit TO the Eighteenth and Twenty
fifth Wards on the dividing line of which it runs
in no portion OF the city has more activity in
building been displayed in the last year than the
Twenty second Ward and this too without the
adventurous aid OF rapid transit, which has not
yet reached that part Of Brooklyn. con
construction Of fiat houses along Fifth-eve, in
anticipation Of the elevated road there, which has
been abandoned for the present owing to the great
Of the ward nearer to Prospect Park the building
of handsome brownstonc and brick houses Is going
Oh unintcrruptedy, the desirabity of the region
being such that now that the tide Of fashion has
set in that direction, it is not likely 10 be di-
verted. The sale of the adjoining east side lands
Of the Park in the Ninth Ward will still moro en-
hance the attractions OF this garden spot OF the
city and will stimulate the long retarded growth
Of this region, which has rested under q cloud
since the original plan OF the Park was modified.
The Eighteenth Ward represents the other extreme
Of the building OF new houses: long rows OF SINAI
two-story wooden structures being put up rs the
fire limits have not been extended so as to prevent
the building of frame houses.
HOW TO GET A MODEST HOME
Many Of these are owned by their occupants
who are thus enabled 10 avoid the miseries OF
crowded tenements in the heart o. the city and are
free from the cxactions of landlords Many pur-
chase their homes for the same monthly sums
that they formerly paid as rent. The Twenty
sixth Ward has only been in the city little more
than year, but it is feeling the beneficial effects
Of annexation The farms 20 long held by theiI
owners are being divided into building lots and
placed upon the market while many detached cot
| tagcs in Queen Anne and other styles are being
| built with ground surrounding Them giving rura
| delights with city convenences.
This part of the city is rapidly being TRANSFORMED
and as soon as the pavemcntS and sidewalks are
put in proper condition, will be as desirable a.
| any, save for the time it takes to travel 10 th'
| Bridge. The extension of the Kings County Ele
waited road will reduce this and afford direc
route in place of the present devious one. A.
| the newer wards arc fast filling up with popula
ton, il is proposed that steps be taken TO provide
them with adequate park facilities by setting arar
open squares before building up shall make it too
expensive TO put aside any land for this purpose
There are still many acres of vacant lots within
the present city limits and people who live in tn
wards remote from Prospect Park should be pro
vdcd with places for recreation and enjoyment 0
the open air, without having TO travel two o
three miles in crowded street
The whole Eastern District, comprising one
third of the city, is entirely destitute Of parks
Several abort5ve efforts to supply the dcficenc
have been made, but up TO the present time nothn
has been accomplished of any value Wise fore
thought would not have neglected so important
matter One step now urged is the retention O
the unsold portion of the east side lands for par
purposes, as Prospect Park will prove too smal
for the city Of the future. But the penny-wis,
pound-foolish policy of the city government
likely to prevent any provision for the needs c
posterity. The principle which prevails is tina
Of the Irishman who said: why should we d
anything for posterity? What has postcrity don
for us ~,