San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-29
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past and present operations, but there are
also works under contract which will
greatly change the whole appearance of
the suburb and enhance its beauty. The
new college building is one of these
works. Situated on rising ground, well
beyond the lake, i'll the midst of beau
tiful campus of six acres, facing the city,
its magnificent semi-circular front,
around which sweep its broad pillared
porticos, rising story or story till the
vast dome crcwnirg all lifts lis lie; d int
the air--this building, the glory of West
End, and of San Antonio as we'll, will be
one of the most slightly objects on which
the eye can rest. Had West End resulted
in no more than in giving this magnificent
institution of learning to this city, with
all the benefits that will follow in its
train, it would be we'll worth all that it
has cost its enlightened projectors.
The year which sees this college COM
pleted will also see splendid system of
waterworks established, giving to every
lot on West End water service un-
equalled in the south, supply of pure
| freestoue water inexhaustible in quanti-
ty, absolutely pure in quality, and with
head sufficient to carry it eco feet above
the highest elevation on the property.
The source of this water supply is arte-
sian, the same as that which now supplies
the lake. The most exhaustive tests
show no diminution in its volume. 1t
will be forced into an immense reservoir
on the heights to the northwest of West
End, where at a height of SEQ feet above
the lake level the most ample pressure
for fountains, fire, lawn and house SER
vice will be afforded. II has been decid-
ed by the West End Waterworks corr
pany to place a handsome fountain 10
the center of the lake, which receiving
its waters direct from the mains its spark
ling volume will be perpetually throws
into the air as high as the pressure of its
800 feet will carry it. These waters de-
scending in living cascades will freshen
the air, take on all manner of iridescent
hues i'll the sunlight, keep the lake ever
full to OVERLOOKING and be living beauty
and Joy forever. A lakelet, covering
several acres, is being created OH the
south side of Cincinnati avenue to re-
ceive the overflow of the main lake, in
which artificial islands, with handsome
bronze fountains will be erected. These
will form green retreats and their minia-
ture parks add greatly to the pleasure OF
West End residents and visitors. Not
withstanding the drouth of the past sum
mer the lake has maintained its water
supply, and the finny tribes have multi
piled until it has become superb fish
ing ground. The privilege of taking fish
here is reserved exclusively for West End
residents. A floating palace, for music
and dancing during the warm season, is.
anchored i'll thirty feet of water i'll the
middle of the lake, access to which is
had by boats, and the ride out over the
rapid transit line and all hour on the
lake on a warm summer evening is a
luxury only to be enjoyed at West End
a double boulevard around the north
side of the lake is being constructed
which, when completed will give o
splendid half mile drive for speeding
horses over, and is destined to be very
| DOpular with horSprueu
Already the rapid transit line doubles
its tracks just to the east of the office
grounds; one line moving straight out to
the north limit of the suburb; the other
crossing the solid stone breakwater at
the foot ofthe lake and skirting its south
and west shore, makes its way westward
to the college campus. Every section of
the grounds is thus of easy access from
the car line, and visitors aud residents
alike find every provision made for their
comfort.
| The poStman makes his rounds at West
End the carriers of the daily press also;
the butcher and baker and other cater
ers to public needs as well, while mer-
chants with well selected stocks of goods
are establishing themselves in trade and
reaping the advantage to be derived
from such enterprise.
The West End of one year ago could
not be recognized today; SO many and
radical have been the improvements.