New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
PLANS FOR 4 NEW GYMNASIUM,
A LARGE ONE TO BE OPENED IN A FEW
DAYS
BRooK1YN's GREAT LACK OF PLACES FOR Ex-

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Although there many lovers Of athletics In this
CITY, all the attempts that have been made by them
in the last few years 10 form an organization have
had no great success Athletic clubs and associations
have been formed with bright prospects, have
iourishcd for time and then have disappeared
and new ones have arisen TO pass through the same
processes OF birth, growth and decay. One OF the
strongest was the Brooklyn Athletic Association,
which took the grounds OF the old Williamsburg Asso-
citation al Dc Kalb and Classon ayes, few years
ago. 1t had 400 members and for several years
met with much success, but gradually discussions
arose and tho result has been the practical dlsband-
ment Of the association. The grounds, in some re-
specs the finest in the country, and the commodous
club house have been given up and the members have
been forced to seek exercise elsewhere
The Crescent Athletic Club, which was put In its
present shape three years ago, is in hourshng
condition. but it has only small gymnasium IN
connection with the club rooms at No l66 Montague
st. The grounds Of the club are at Bay Ridge TOO
far away u be Of use in winter even when the
weather is fine. In the new Twenty-shth Ward mere
is nourishing athletic organization known as the
Brighton Athletic Association, which is building a
substantial club house Several smaller organizations
exist but their quarters cramped for the needs
Of members. The largest gymnasium IN the city
riation IN Hanover place near Fulton-st.. but
despite its size II is too small accommodate all
the young men who desire TO mako use OF 1t.
HALL SELECTED.
To supply the demand for adequate gymnasium
facilities in the central part of tho city, plan Is
on foot to fit up the large hall at Fulton and Orange
sts with the finest apparatus and to make it the
most attractive place for exercise In the city Mem
Der, OF the Outing Athletic Club, the Varna Boat
Club the BROOKLYN Athletic Association, the Gomez
Athletic Club and the Crescent Athletic Club arr
already Interested In the enterprise. II i plopos
limit fIa anuafa
number might he accommodated in the building Tho
fee will be slightly less than that OF the Young Men
Christian Association gymnasium. There VIII ne
competent instructor and all the most approved ap.
planes. well the customary conNehicncee OF
lockers baths ETC. The enterprise VIII pe uuoor Tio
management of william H.. Robertson, who Is we'll
known sprinier and an athlete Of high reputation.
Tie hall which has been secured Is one Of The nnest
ceRng f. twenty five feet from the floor: The length
Is the same and the width only five feet less than
nasium part of which IS occupied by large swim,
gymnasium will be established substantially built as
par Of It was long used as an arnory, first by the
23d Regiment, and afterwaid By the Calling Battery
Aner The latter moved uptown the han was used as
hardwood floor. laid on felt was put down. This
VIII make an admirable gymnasium floor
and exhibitions OF skin will be given from time to
LIZ Tine Tho situation Of the new gymnasium on the
surface and elevated a travel makes it easily accessible
from homes and Offices. This VIII enable many 10
ENJOY It's advantages on their way 10 or from business
in the downtown part Of the city. or in New York
The new gymnasium will be ready for use In few
1t IS hoped that in few years the various athletic
ORGANIZATIONS Of tho city VIII combine ADD erect IA
the heart of the city suitable athletic clubhouse with
%P 5S for all BRANCHES o sS 81 pays
ton. Such plan was broachcd last year but the
time was not ripe for It and II was laid aside FOR
as Ne opportunities Il onors for physical develop
Hent combined with club lie are concerned.