New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
WORK NEAR PROSPECT PARK.
PROGRESS or TIE MUSEUM BUILDING-CoMPLE
ING TIC MAIN PARK ENTRANCE.

PROGRESS; or TIE MUSEUM BlllDlNG-COMfl-t.l
ING TIC MAIN PARK ENTRANCE
As one approaches the main entrance Of Prospect
Park from the eastward he sees signs of active
work in progress at various points on park LANDS.
The work however is not all being done by the
Park Department In the first place. the erection
OF the museum building OF the Brooklyn institute,
tus, east Of the reservoir is going forward rapidly.
The foundations practically completed and the
granite walls have begun 10 rise. Preparations are
well advanced for the laying OF the cornerstone
which will be placed az the northwest corner OF the
building Owing TO the weather conditions that
commonly prevail In December. It Is the intention
TO pitch a large tent for the protection OF the
neople who attend the exercises The granite used
for the outer walls % the building comes from Con-
necticut A number OF massive blocks are already
I'm place but the cornerstone will not be one OF
the largest blocks in the structure. Ii is already
on the ground and hole has been cut In 1t for the
copper box which is an essential part OF the corner
stone OF a notable building
Only single section OF the museum is now pro-
yided for but the suggestion has come from an
Official source that bill should be passed by the
coming Legislature 70 provide for continuing the
work after the section now under way is finished.
as II must be. according TO the contract require
ment by the beginning Of 1857.
As one passes down the hill In the direction OF
the Park, another piece Of work comes into view
near the base OF the sandpipe erected two or three
years ago 10 provide sufficient pressure 10 carry
water TO the tops OF buildings along the Park
Slope. The standpipe is a graceful structure o,
sandstone II is commonly spoken OF as the water
tower though. strictly speaking. that name belongs
10 a part OF the equipment OF wel-regulaied fire
department. The water tower is open TO the pubic.
and a winding stairway ads TO It's top from wncn
the finest and most extensive view In or about
Brooklyn Is TO be obtained. At present one can
reach the water tower only by going up the steps step.
now going on Eastern Parkway is the con-
struct.On o! q stairway watch VII make the tower
accessible on the north side. This work 10 being
done under the direction OF the Department OF
City Works
Al the entrance to the Park Itself another under.
taking is in progress-namely, the completion or
the entrance IN accordance with the plans made
some time ago This work Will include the erection OF
two more columns similar TO those put IN pos.Toh
when Mr.. Brewer was at the head OF the PARK De
partment, the building of suitable shelters In the
place OF those existing, and the connecting or
them with appropriate and ornamental Fence.
The four granite columns VIII De crowned Win
bronze eagles designed by Mr. Macmonn.es.
The construction of the foundations for the COZ
umns has proved much more difficult than was eN-
pectcd, FOR 4 soft bottom was struck ana IL was
found necessary 10 piles 10 secure firm basis
build upon Il is not expected that this Work
tinues open considerable orosress VIII ba MADE