The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
THE MONUMENTAL CITY
views orpIcrUREso UE RICHMOND
Her Pleasant Parks and Public Buildings
Faithfully PORTRAYED and Her Bsauty
Graphically Described.

the paragon of her sex, robed in lowell
ness and clad in grandeur; her cheeks
are touched by perfect health and rich
colorng, and from her hands, in lavish
profusion, she bestows great gifts to man.
Nearly two centuries ago, while the
mists of the waters hoated about these
trec-crowned hills and the sweet MUIR
mur of the falls was re-echoed from
their sides, a man of culture ana OF
poetic mind viewed this lovely Site ana
with prophetic eye saw a city builded
here whose inhabitants should -eYel III
garden of perpetual sunshine. where
disease should be stranger, ana
peaceful, happy people lulled to sleep
each evening by the soft, sweet cadence
of the winding river.
The years passed by. and the succeed
ing seasons crowned the hills with YER
dure or whirled the brown, sere leaves
down their steep deciivities. In 1871 the
dream took tangible shape. and the queen
of to-day. Ia swaddling clothes, was IN
Produced to a world. The pen pictures
of her then, as history preserves item,
compared with that pm scented IN Inc
Times to-day Is worthy of more than
passing glance. The natural features
ore still retained. but now she appears ar
rayed In the garb Of perfect womanhood.
THE PARKS AND AVENUES.
One Of the most conducive elements to
the health of this city is its broad ave
nues and it's numerous parks. Down the
long. wide streets that reach from hill
to hill. shaded hero and there by spread
ing elms and ancient sycamores, the cool
breezes sweep and lash before them
the lazy elements that otherwise would
stagnate into pestilence." The parks OF
Richmond are more numerous than those
of any other city south of Washington,
and their wide extent Of smooth green
sward, checkered by the sunlight that
breaks through the interstices OF the
sbeltering trees, and the incessant play
of the fountains, crowned by the rain
bow tinted spray, delights the eye and
gladdens the heart while they silently
supply the children that play about them
and the people who live near them with
the invigorating air that produces per-
feet health.
Years ago Monroe Park, now one Of
the sweetest in the city, was the old
State Fair grounds. and the haunt now
of child and mother was then the scene
of the race track and kindred sports
beautiful monument of bronze erected to
the memory Of General Williams g.
Wickham adorns the park. and here too
In short time will be erected memorial
to Mr. Jefferson Davis. president OF the
Confederacy, which will cost S210,0OO.
Monument after monument has been
erected in Richmond from almost its very
inception. until now il rivals Baltimore
in the number and splendor of the mar
bic and granite shafts, which receive the
parting kisses Of the setting sun and
- h. Of niO a in
faithful opponents still Of peoples rev.
erence and peoples love.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS.
One of the photographs given in this
issue combines peculiarly the ancient
landmarks and the expression of the adj
vancement of the present generation.
The picture portrays the old historic
State capitol building, with its ancient
style of architecture. which from its
pleasant seat upon the hill, surrounded
by n beautiful park. has looked down
upon a growing city through the still
lapse of years. Within its sacred pre-
cincts have trOd the great men Of 4 glori-
GUS past men whose deep thought sin
cerity of purpose. loyalty to liberty and
to the inherent rights of people have
engraven their names upon the great
monument that history rears to perpetuate
The Washington monument in this
group was erected by the people nearly
half century ago and is considered one
of the finest ever placed upon American
soil.
The city hall is the result Of recent de-
termination enlvened by the actual re-
Quirements of a growing city. The build
ing itself is the embodiment Of the pro-
nounced architectural excellence of the
Epi trrin
peror in all the Southland.
Two other views are given with this
Of Richmond, embracing the old st. Paul's
church. with observations looking to the
southwest and northwest. The ancient
church for many years has remained
an object of interest to visitors here.
President jefferson Davis was seated
within its sacred precincts engaged in
worship when first the Intelligence reach
ed hin of the evacuation of Richmond.
THE HOUSES OF BUSINESS.
A large and excellent view Of the city
is givea in the picture taken from the top
of the largest Touring mills of the city
From this can readily be gained Il valid
conception of the extent of her favored
limits, and the magnihcence of the build
ings, public and private, which adorn the
city. In this can be seen the handsome
stores and spacious warehouses occupied
by many of those whose names appear
I'm this edition. A splendid view is also
obtained of the magnificent Times build
Ing. This building is five stories in height.
with gable roofs and tower. 1t is built
of handsome pressed brick, and trimmed
with granite. Here is the home OF one
of the foremost Democratic journals of
the South, live. interesting newspaper,
devoted to the interests of the city and
State.
A photograph of Mayo's bridge, which
spans the surging river and connects the
city Of Manchester with Richmond, is
given. This includes a portion of the
manufacturing plants and the adjacent
mands the UPPER james and the bridges
over it. In this can be seen Belle Isle,
the renowned prison island. whose his
tory is interviewer with that Of the con-
fiict which terminated in 1860 The ia
nous Tredegar, where during the years
of relentless war the cannon and cannon
balls for the Confederacy We're cast, is
also presented. A glimpse is given of the
falls of the James as it dashes among the
rocks, sparklrs in the sunshine and
FISHES on in ripping music TO the sea.
THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
The photograph of Libby Hill with
Chimborazo Park beyond gives an Oppor-
tunity for the consideration Of two of the
loyeliest spots i'm the city. The winding
driveways beneath the shaltering trees
command magnificent view OF the river,
and of the entire city. The monument TO
the private soldiers and sailors of the Con
federacy is nearly completed, and as no
correct photograph has yet been printed
of IT, il is given i'm this Issue The mOnu-