The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
ans GKAAr rUBLIo spIRIr.
Monuments to His Literally to he Seen
Every Hand.

No ten men ever done so much for Rich
mond as has Major Ginter. lie was in
every sense philosophical man. enter
prislng, generous, devoted TO the city Of
his home and ever willing and ready TO
do something for the advancement OF
Richmond's welfare
The land upon which "Westbrook." his
beautiful suburban home, was built, he
purchased from the John b. Young es-
tate. Part of the house now standing
there was left when Major Ginter com
menced his Improvements. lie added 10
this, completely remodelled the whole
place, and established there one Of the
loyeliest country houses In America.
Hedges were planted, flower beds made,
lawns laid out, and driveways establish
ed, until now "WestbrOOk" and its sur
roundings attract the most favorable
comment from tourists visiting Rich
mond from various parts OF the world.
Major Ginter did not believe I'm having
a handsome cOuntry-seat without estab-
fishing lirst-class roads by which TO reach
it. He purchased large tracts Of land
In the vicinity of "Westbrook," and inn
mediately he commenced that network
Of magnificent roads which have pro-
voked expressions Of admiration from
every one who drove over them. They
this country. Elaborate Improvements
I'm drainage. Horticulture. grading, and
landscape gardening were undertaken
and pushed 20 q successful finish until
the hand Of the beautiher can be
seen on all sides for miles around his
magnificent villa.
Lakeside Park. with It's beautiful club
house. cafe. casino, bOwling-alley, and
aquatic advantages stands as a monu-
ment 10 his artistic taste and love OF ma
ture. 1t has long since come 10 be one
OF the most popular suburban resorts in
the South. Its fame has spread far and
wide. and no one visits tnis beautiful
spot, where the eye can scarcely tell
where nature ends and art begins. with
out feeling that no one without a keen
appreciation OF beauty and form could
have ever planned and put into execution
so many striking features.
A GREAT ROAD BUILDER.
Major Ginter had great faith In the
advantages derived from good roads. He
believed that the construction Of public
thoroughfares should lie carefully and
substantially done, and that il would
be profitable In the long run TO eXpend
liberal sums OF money in this line OF
Improvement. lie never did anything by
halves, but once undertaking move
ment he pushed il forward 10 complete
success regardless Of the labor and ex-
pense involved Fortunately he was
financially able as well as willing TO de
vote great deal Of his time and money
10 the Improvement OF the county IN the
vicinity OF West taook." and through
his liberaiity the turnpikes which he had
constructed have been a great boon to
the people Of Richmond. For years they
Will be constant reminder Of the man
whose energy, public spirit and generos-
ity confined 10 shower benefits upon
this city and her people
Some OF the roads cons -ucted by Ma
jor Ginter are magnificent specimens Of
work, smooth. firm and durable. NOta-
biy among them are the Brook Turn
PIKE Nestbrook Avenue Laburnum Ave
nue. ana Melrose Avenue, all OF which
have become favorite wheeling surfaces
as well as popular drives.
He disliked 10 see a valuable piece of
properly with bad road running beside
H. his eye was ever watchful for i'm
proVemeh's, and he hated to let fence
go down through neglect or a tract OF
iahd grow up IN weeds from lack OF Gull
uNd.ioh. ne once hedged In a small
tract OF iand telonging 10 one OF his
intimate acquaintanCes simply because
II was near his own property. and he did
not Ike the effect OF The contrast.
what sort OF man is Major Ginter?"