The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-05

ured to a working basis, were found to
be wholly impracticable, inasmuch as in
each case an enormous expense would be
entaled in the widening OF the side
streets through which it was anticipated
the heavier portion OF the traffic would
be taken.
Gov. Ladd Took an Interest.
The matter came to the notics OF ex-
Gov. Ladd, when he was the chief magi s.
trate Of the State. and receis careful
consideration. Eventually he reached
the conclusion that the scheme could he
worked and after time evolved his
plans for the widening and extension of
Fulton street, from the rear of the city
hall to Matthewson street.
BY the peculiar arrangement OF the side
streets and alley-ways in the vicinity OF
Fulton street this project could be put
into operation and could be completed in
a short space of ii ne, at an expense far
below the figures set for the perfection of
other plans
A glance at the diagrams accompany
Ing showing the arrangement and loca-
tion OF the streets in this region will as
sist In complete comprehension of the
idea.
Starting at Fulton street, ar It's iunc-
ton with Eddy street, the plan OF the
originator was 20 tear down tho build
ings lining the right hand side OF the
street, making it when perfected rs wide
at all points from Eddy to Union streets
az from Dorrance TO Eddy.
The projection of the highway to
Clemence street as seen by the dotted
lines in the diagram would necessitate
pushing the street directly through a
block of houses standing IN the direct
path. Happy street, short narrow
lane, connects the two thoroughfares at
present, but in the event of the projec-
tion of Fulton street through TO Mathew
atan fhQra NvnIlH ha nhnuf q al ~
the original street left unoccupicd From
Clemence TO Mathewsou streets the nigh
way could be pushed directly through the
middle OF n block Of buildings W hen
completed the street from Dorrance
through TO Mathewson would be straight
and of sufficient width TO allow the pass
ing Of carriages 10 and fro through its
entire length.
The Big Dry Goods stores.
In the event OF the street being pushed
through, the large dry goods houses,
bounded by the new thoroughfare, would,
1t Is thought, erect handsome fronts for
the rear end OF tie buildings and make
special arrangements for the accommoda-
tion OF carriage customers. The carriages
could be driven around on TO the new
street, ana could thus get away from the
confusion and turmoil Of the busy high
way. just beyond. TIE greater portion
OF the heavy teaming could be carried
through this street. tightening the traffic
on Westminster sireeg and doing away
with considerable amount OF the noise
and confusion. The horse cars. however,
would continue TO run on the latter high
way, but n noticeable increase in the ell
cheney OF the service would soon result.
The twelve feet OF spare space, the rem
naut OF Happy street, would b. utiltz,I
by the the large business houses bounded
by tue new street ana "A continuous success
sion OF new and attractive fronts would
soon grace the highway. The buildings that
would suffer from the projection OF the
street are all OF wood ana are OF no great
value, and the general impression among
business men is that the plan is entirely
feasible
Thousands OF dollars worth OF goods
are bought every year in the larger stores
by customers VINO would patroniZs some
OF the smaller stores but for the trouble
and delay caused by the blockades in
street and sidewalk. and the dangerous
CROSSINGS. They 20 TO the larger stores
any way.
Among business men IL Is considered
wise TO widen Fulton street while u can
be done at moderate cost compared to
what IL will cost later TO accomplish the
relief
Washington street needs widening.
there u no question about IT, So do the
cross streets. Much il impossible now
aud what Is possible should be under