The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-20

Areas for Identifying Them
An Interesting Lecture.
'rFhe first essential OF a beautiful
city is regard for nature" was a
declaration made by Prof. Zueblin, of
the Chicago university, in his lecture al
the Central high school Thursday
evening.
THE natural advantages Of Chi
cago," continued Prof. Zueblin, ARE
not great. but the few it has have not
been utilized as they might have been.
Even London is capable of develop
ment along the line Of aestheticism.
and 1T has been suggested that St
Pauis cathedral, Westminster and the
Tower might be made the points of O.
triangle with the Thames as it's base
between which architectural improve
ments might be made which would
make that city one Of the most beautl-
full in the world
THE city which has the greatest
natural advantages is Edinburgh 1t
is not always necessary to desecrate
nature, as is commonly done. You
know how attractive a feature a river
may be in a city, for you have the
Mississippi, but Edinburgh is a city
without river. Here Is q view of
Princess street with one side lined with
the finest row of shops in the world,
and the other opening on the Princess
gardens. In the distance rises the fam
Gus Scott monument and, beyond the
great rock surmounted by the castle.
No attempt has been made to All in the
ravine which forms the park and the
result is that thousands Of visitors are
attracted to the beautiful spot and the
materially inclined shopkeepers reap q
I, = ~
people who pass the spot daily cannot
fail to imbibe inspiration from the sur
roundings and historical associations.
I'VE will pass on to the natural park
of Edinburgh, which has no trees and
is only a bare rock, but 1t is within
walking distance of the heart Of the
city and even the lowliest may enjoy
the fresh air which is to be inhaled
there"
Prof. Zueblin exhibited views of
Princess street looking from the dock,
and then he turned to old London
bridge, which was covered with houses
and shops. The city, he said. was no
ted for its numerous church spires,
which were covered with lead which
glistened in the Sun. He then showed
an old print of London in 1880, showing
the newer London bridge which was
replaced by an arched structure, and
then he gave a view of the city from
the river front as 1t Is today. lie next
turned to the embanlzment and the ODE
lisk as an example OF what fine drive
way may be constructed along a river
to the great Improvement OF a city and
the enjoyment of the people. A sp1en-
did view OF the Thames at night was
shown, and then a picture CT people in
Temple gardens on the Thames listen
ing to the music OF the County Council
band. 1t is but a few minutes walk
from Fleet street and the Strand, but
visitors may there imagine themselves
miles away in the country West End
park IN Glasgow was used as an Illus
tration of what might be done in Amer
lean cities.
Prof. Zuehlin next turned to Roch-
dale, where he said much has been
done in the building OF the newer per-
tons to remedy the defects OF the older
sections. There the streets are wide
and spacious, and parks are laid out to
give a touch Of beauty to the place and
fresh air to the inhabitants
"A little forethought," said Prof
Zueblin, wiz give cities great areas
fer the identifying of them"
In mldAaeval days" continued Prof.
we're occupied on public and semi-pub-
lie buildings, and who were able to ex-
press in their work something of their
individuality. Furness Abbey suggests
a lot Of monks who did little but enjoy
themselves, but here lived men who
gave themselves to their fellow men,
for they always kept open house, and
with more hospitality than is 70 be
found at our modern hotels, and a So
cial spirit we have lest. It was built
by men WHO had no directing hand TO
guide them in a set plan Of construc-
ton, and who were able to exercise
some of their own ideas of architecture
I n "a
many men of skill They were allowed
to build as they chose, and the result
was magnificent pile, which today
stands out as q conspicuous example
Of architecture. But what is that in
the face Of feudai tyranny which It typ
ifies? There was then social solidar-
ity. which is missing In these days, be-