The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-03-29
FOR MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY.
The New Home Of the Kiralfys on
the Palisades.

The Palisade Amusement Company was
| incorporated in this county recently.
The incorporators were Herman Walker,
James H. Symes. Rees P Francis, Fred
erick Walker, Henry Gordon and L. En-
erich.
1t was stated that the intention was to
purchase twenty acres of land on the bluff
on Weekawken Heights, and there to give
spectacular exhibitions on an unprece-
dented scale of grandeur under the dlrec-
tod of the Kiralfy brothers.
When this announcement was nrSt
made it was called wildcat scheme for
land speculating purposes. When, how
ever, several wealthy and enterpflsing
men purchased stock the project gained
confidence, and now there is no doubt
that after June / Kiralfy brothers Will
give spectacular exhibitions on scale
never attempted before.
boarded a Union Hill car at the II Q.
boken ferry yesterday, and after ride Of
half an hour got out at the reservoir on
the top of Weehawken Heights. The tow
| er of the reservoir is very close TO the
dividing line between the 20 acres pur.
chased by the amusement syndicate ana
Hiphwood Park, and is in most pIctur-
esoue locality. After brief walk OF ten
minutes, | reached a large piece OF
ground, which was dotted here and there
with trees.
Here was busy scene. Hundreds of
men were at work. Some were newlng
away trees. Carpenters and builders were
putting finishing touches on u monster
building. Trenches were being dug, and
masons were laying stone foundations for
an immense structure, which tits claimed
will.be one of the finest amphitheatres IN
the world.
AMBITIOUS PLANS.
Frederick Walker, one of the 1ncor-
porators, is constantly on the grounds
aud is experimenting the work. Mr..
Walker is a keen looking man and has
the reputation of being "hustler." he
gave me an idea of what was proposed.
The twenty acres are on plateau lou
feet above the North River and directly
opposite the West Shore ferry; in fact
the grounds are but continuation OF
Highwood Park. In the middle of the
grounds will be restaurant and hotel.
This building Is almost completed and IS
very handsome. 1t will be surrounded
by tower Is feet In height or about 800
feet above the river. There will be YER
andas from which one may get an I'M
obstructed view OF the river and haroor.
In the southeastern point of the
grounds, on the brink of the bluff, will be
a castle of stone. 1t has not yet assumed
shape, but Mr. Walker assured me that 1t
would be one of the features of the
grounds Adjoining the castle, along the
edge Of the bluff, will be pleasant little
retreats which can accommodate fami-
lies. A large iron railing will be placed
along the edge of the bluff to prevent
children from falling off.
In the rear of the hotel will bs an elab-
crate music stand 1t is thought that
either Cappa or Bayne will be iuduced to
furnish the music. Adjoining the music
stand will be a fountain of fire. This Will
m alxa n orand disrlav at night
THE GREAT AAPHITHKATRE
1t is the western portion of the gounds,
however, where things will be loveliest.
Here the monster amphitheatre will be
located. The structure alone will cost
$40 900. There will be tiers and tiers of
seats boxes, promenades and the whole
will be covered, This building, it is ex-
pected, will accommodate Is, 600 specta-
tors.
Directly north Of the amphitheatre will
be the stage, 200 feet long and $50 feet
wide.
The West Shore Railroad Company and
North Hudson County Railway Company
Tine West Shore ferry from jay and
Forty-second streets. New York, comes
in at the foot of the bluff. The North
Hudson County Railway Company is
building spur which will land passen-
gers at the station on the north side of
the grounds.
When passengers leave the ferry house
they board an elevated car and are at
once perpendiculary raised to height Of
100 feet. Then they take another car
which carries them to. the gate of the
grounds.
The railroad spur has not been COM
pleted as yet. This work is being done
under the supervision of Mr.. Fallon, who
is foreman for Charles B. Brush Mr..
Walker Informed me that the grounds
would be opened to the public about June
/, when the grand spectacle play, King
Solomon" viii be produced Mr.. Walker
also told me that no attempt would be
made to give Sunday exhibitions.