The Newtown bee., 1900-03-30

sitIon from the south will enter the grounds on Lincoln Parkway, a broad, beautiful shaded boulevard. O1ce inside the gates, the station of the intramuVa railway, which encircles the grounds, is at it's left. But the walk is quite az tempting to the sight-seer. Nature has been assisted with consummate skill by
 the landscape architect, and here she presents her varied c0lors with the grace and refinement that years of culture have given her. Presently, the views widen and the water scenes meet the eye. On the right is the refectOry. The lake is dotted with boats. On the left is the AL bright Art Gallery Zig. on the dia- gram), presented by Buffalo citizen, who has taken this opportune time to make the city magnificent gift. It ia permanent building, the homo of But- falo's best public srE treasures, and serv- Ing the purpose as the Art Building for the Exposition.
 The sight-seer now crosses bridge that spans a narrow cbarnel between the lake (B) and the North Bay co. He is already obtaining glimpses of the state ly buildings that rear their domes and pinnacles far above the surrounding ob- jects. But, taking the objects of interest as they come-a winding path leads around the shore of the North Bay to the permanent building erected by the State of New York(9) in conjunction with the Exposition Directorate. It is to be the permanent home of the extensive, Valua- ble and interesting collection of the Buf- | falo Historical society. Rather than cross the intramural railway tracks on
 the small bridge in the Music Gardens | (F), it is best to retrace ones steps to l the Approach (D). Here it is well to re- ! main few moments to examine the mar velous and exquisite panorama somewhat | in its details. It is picture to be seen but once in lifetime, and always here"
 after remembered with supreme satisfac- ! tion. Words are indeed but weak sym
 bols In the presence of such surprlslng
 magnifcence. The majestic and lofty proportions of the great architectural | creation forming the main group of Ex.
 position buildings must deeply impress ' any visitor who stops to drink from this
 exhaustless fount of beauty.
 ! AS one comes to the Fore Court (E),
 the view still broadens. The buildings seem more lofty. Their rich coloring
 and elaborate decoration begin to touch
 the vision with their attractive lines.
 Directly east of the Fore Court is the
 great Court of the State and Foreign Buildings (H). This extensive group in itself constitutes an Exposition where
 much time may be profitably spent. The Court is about 1000 feet long and con-
 tains many buildings representing the
 leading states and nations of the Three Americas. The variety of architecture supplies subject for study and pleasur-
 able contemplation. The Music Gardens
 are directly west of the Fore Court, and I will enable large assemblages to enjoy l the many fine concerts to be given there.
 Leaving the deep green foliage the wis.,
 itor now crosses the Triumphal Bridge | (G) to the Esplanade (K). In this broad open space there is room for an assem-
 blaze of 250, ,000 people, This will be the
 scene of special celebrations and notable
 ceremonies during the continuance of the
 Exposition.
 The visitor is now fairly within the Grand Court formed by the main group
 of Expo sition buildings. The court IS Of the shape of an inverted T. The Ap- prOach, Fore Court and Bridge are about
 1000 feet In length, 300 feet wide. The
 Main Court is 2000 feet long, 800 feet | wide, and the transverse court, across the { fEsplanade, Is 1700 feet from east to west. On either side of the Triumphal Bridge
 are the Mirror Lakes CID. These are part of the grand canal which complete l ly sncirclss the great group of buildings and upon which the visitor may ride in
 one of the many electric launches or take
 a more leisurely trip in Venetian gon'
 dolA. The canal is lined with young
 trees and banked with grass on it's outer