St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-05
THE IRON GRAND STAND.

together with the acknowledgment OF
the same by the state fair association.
the Twin Cities are indebted for one OF
the finest grand stands in the country
and fair grounds that will compare
tavOrably with any in the Mississippi
valley. TO approximate the expense
to which these two organizations
have resorted. 100000 would even fall
short of being fair estimate. The CO.
operation of the state fair association
with the Twin City Jockey club in
bringing about this cOmmendable state
OF affairs came to pass in the following
manner: Some time since the jockey
club contracted with the fair aSsocla-
ton
To Build a Grand Stand
in consideration of a lease on the fair
grounds for term of years, the use of
the grounds being granted only at GER
tain periods during each year. The
club agreed to eXpend $4,000 tin the
erection of grand stand. and the prop
ositiOn was accepted, When time ar
rived to build, the club found that the
amount specified in the contract was
not half high enough to pay for the kind
of stand it wanted. Without hesitation
the club agreed to appropriate 900
tor grand stand. The fair association
promptly acknowledged its appreciation
Of such spirit, and through its active
officers, Jules II. Burwell, president,
and w. F. Cross. secretary, many costly
and beautiful Improvements are being
made on the grounds. All the fair
buildings are being repainted; the
drives and walks are being reconstruct
ed; the lawns are in such splendid condi-
tiOn that the fair grounds are now per-
feet garden. A great change has been
corner on Langtord and Smelling ave-
nues. An attractive entrance and drive
have been cut through to facilitate ac-
cess to the grounds.
One of the Finest.
In point of size, beauty and finish the
new grand stand will, when completed.
compare favorably with any in the coun.
try. Including the betting ring, the
grand stand is nearly 400 feet long and
60 feet deep, with seating capacity OF
between 5000 and 10000. 1t faces the
Northwest, and is placed at an angle
with the track. calculated to afford a
fine view of the races from any point
Constructed of heavy girders and joists
supported by numerous iron columns
and finished in Georgia pine, the grand
stand at once impresSes the eve of its
solidity and durable qualities.
The basement, which is nearly twenty
feet high, will be devoted to restaurant,
refreshment and toilet purposes, while
Immediately above and in the rear.
commodlous toilet and reception rooms
will be constructed for ladies. Pro.
jecting from the first floor and ilnmedi
ately in front of the grand stand will be
placed box seats at intervals of four
teen feet. These boxes will be pro-
tected from the suns rays in a very
tasteful manner by delicatelv coloIed
awnings, rendering a very fashionable
and pleasing effect. Boxes and avn.
lngS in similar manner will adorn the
front of the upper story. To further
The Artistic Effect,
a cupola, fifty feet high, will tower
from the center of the roof in front.
with gables on either end as accom-
paniments.
Besides the handsome and costly
grand stand, the track has been graded
the old wooden fences have been re.
placed by attractive iron fences laid In
stone. A new judges stand and a new
timers stand, built after the fashion al
the modern judges and timers stands
at Morris park. will constitute some ot
the many improvements. A betting
ring is being so constructed that patrons
of the track can pass from the grand
stand to the betting ring without being
subjected to rain in the event of the lat
ter. And again, the betting ring will
afford protection from the elements on
all sides. Many large windows have
been placed on the southern and west
ern sides for ventilation purposes aud a
large ventilation pipe ascends from the
center of the roof. A concrete floor will
be provided, as will large and service
able boOkmakers' stands arranged
At Comfortable Distances
apart. The front of the betting stand