The San Francisco call., 1897-10-10

, should not have been sold. 1t is shame
mat there are a lot of rookeries to obscure
the view. There ought to be d beautiful
esplanade and a fine view OF the CITY
Hall"
Ex-Sheriff e. .. Eaumeister:
Inc buildings ou- lit TO be condemned, II
possible, without much delay. | have
always thought it was a shame that the
lots were sold in the first instance, but the
only thing to do now is to repair the dam.
age as soon as possible"
Senator u. Ill. Hahonev: SIT is
proper movement TO ask Tor the return
oI the lots to the city. | do not know lust
how 1t is TO be done, but it is lust the
thlng which ought to be done without de-
ay- favor the project and think THE
CALL shows progressive spirit in quoting
the sentiment of the people,"
w. II. Lane, plumber, sos
Aearny street: Il think The old
oul!dings ought 10 be torn down by some
oody and the whole plat turned into a
beautiful park fit for city of the charac
Ter OF San Francisco. This will also do
away with very undesirabI class of ten
ants IN front OF the City Hail."
&. w. COburn of COburn &
Ievis: II Deleve ii would be a good
thing, and that The property should never
nave been sold, but any merchant who has
-AShSy NoO TIC CITY WOulQ rather
nave the bills paid first. That's the way
feel about it,"
-. a. McGaw, Manager for
Beamish: at would be a giand thing
Tor the city and well worth the money it
would cost"
=. Meyer, CIOthier: 81 favor it
very much, as 1t will be u great ornament
to the city. 1t is bad to have the City Hall
incosed by shanties."
II. Beck: "It would show off the
CI,y Hall 10 great effect. | am in favor of
y. y. Groom of Groom & Ha-
gan; Ill Was Il great mistake TO sell the
lr perty. 1t will be a good thing 10
make a park there
+. =. Grey, Manager Baldwin
Pharmacy: lit i a disgrace and a
d piece OF short-sightedness on the part of
the authorities that they did not make a
p,rk there In the first place."
w. IL. Nolan, ShOe-deaIer: ut
would be the greatest improvement
Tor San Francisco that could be Imagined
and would increase the beauty of the city
30 per cent"
John SpilIane, Captain Of
Police: II is is a granu idea. The
land should be cleared and made park
from Larkln street to Jones' along Park
avenue. Not only would this be rendered
one OF the greatest municipal buildings in
the world, but its value would be greatly
enhanced"
Colonel w. H. Sullivan, the
Mayors Clerk: I'VE all know
sold in the first place. THE CALLS
article mas increased the price OF
Ihat property ar adv. We should not
wait too long, but issue bonds, for i'm
provements might be placed upon the
property, thereby enhancing its cost"
Detective HI. Reynolds: "The
idea shOuiu lie car. led out by all
means, and bonds issued. in order that
posterlty should pay its share. THE CALL
has shown what an improvement it
would make in excellent style"
Marriage Clerk Danforth:
"It would certainly be one of the finest
improvements ever made in San Fran
cisco. The sight to Market street pedes-
trians wculd be something grand. | have
often thought that If some large building
were built on that strip OF property the
City Hall would almost be hidden"
Ben BOhem, Captain of De-
fectives: That 1t would beautify The
City Han cannot be questioned. The only
afford it or not. l have suggested that
something OF the kind be done many
times"
Dr. f.. T.. Hf1I of the Wafer
Front Receiving Hospital:
The proposed change would make a
breathing spot in the heart of the city that
is much needed. 1 think you will find
every medical man in the city in favor
of it,"
Assistant Chief vVharfinser
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