The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11

ican authorities decreed that bicycles must
be stabbed on entering the grounds. and are
not to be allowed at large
Report of the Experts.
We asked to examine the twenty locations
that have been suggested for the Pan-Amefieah
Exposition. or any others. and to recommend 10
the committee such are suitable.
The essentials Of a good site are:
tn) Ample area.
(b) Accessibility.
tc) Satisfactory approach.
Testing each Of the proposed locations by 'hese
three requirements we find that:
No. ]. the Front site: No. 2. the Forrest ave
nue. site; No. 3. the Park Meadow site, meet
these requirem,nts.
No. 4. the Drivrg Park. Is too small.
No. 8. Riverside No. /. is controlled by TOO
many owners and has not satisfactory boundary
or river frontage.
No. G. Burns site, has too many owners and not
sufficient area OF available land
No. I. Stony Point site. has sufficient area and
IS naturally very beautiful site. but Is eiim,-
mated on account OF the difficulties through which
the approaches n.ust pass.
No. s. Tonawanda. is too far away.
No. 9. Pan-American Island. is Inaccessible
No. 10. Riverside No. site. meets the require
ments II taken in conjunction with No. and a
part OF No. II.
No. II. Ahrhardt site. Is too small. inaccessi-
bic and too remote.
No. L.. Cayuga Island site. and No. l3. Newell
sito too far away.
No. IA. Elias site. IL too small.
No. 10. Grand Island site. and No. is. Two-nile
Creek site. too inaccessible and too remote
No. Il. Riverside No. site. will do II taken
with part OF No. 10
No. Is. Thayer site. will meet the requirements
No. 10. Baltzer site. Is too far away.
No. %. Porter site. Is an enlargement OF the
Forrest avenue site and meets the requirements
All sites therefore eliminated except NOS
1. 2. 2. 4. H. O. 10. II. IS ard 20. OF these seven
sites No. Is possesses marked natural ad-
vantages over the other six. and. being the most
remote. Is next eliminated.
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separate parties. 1t would be impracticable to Sc
cure It In time. This may next be eliminated:
thus leaving for consideration sites Nos. I. 2 g.
6. o. 10. II and 20. any of which satisfactory
exposition could be built.
AS site No. is a highly finished public
park We regard 1t Us being available only as
last resort and 1t may therefore he eliminated.
We have thus passed upon all Of the sites eN-
cept the Front. the Rumscy and the Riverside
sites.
The Front.
To make this available as a site II will be
necessary to move the railway close to the tow
path west Of the canal and to dock and fill in a
water 5000 feet long by 500 feet wide
UP to eight feet above the water level. We have
reliable statements and figures showing that this
docking and filling can be completed within I'D
days for less than $780, COO The extra cost Of pre-
pairing this site for occupancy as compared with
others will probably be returned by the additional
attendance by reason Of its location near the
center OF population. and the value Of the ninety
five Of new land thus created will amount
TO a very large sim. Fifteen acres of 1t. being
under the Jurisdiction of the Park Commission
ers. would belong to the city.
The remaining eighty acres might well be taken
by the city for magnificent lake front park.
As more than half Of the required 1so days Tor
filling and docking will be needed to prepare
plans and make contracts for buildings and other
features OF the Exposition we believe that the
filling and docking need not Interfere with the
completion OF the Exposition In time Tor opening
on May l. 1901
This site being nearest to the center OF popu-
laton. Is accessible to all classes OF visitors
than any other proposed. and We find that trans
portation facilities will meet all requirements.
The facilities for supplying water and dispos-
ing OF sewage are ample.
The character OF the occupation Of much lnnd
through which some OF the principal approaches
will be is unattractive. but this undoubtedly will
improve.
Tho southern end of this site is within half a
mile OF the City Hall. and II all lies within the
two-mile limit.
The Rumsey Site.
This 10 included in both site No. 2. Forest ave-
nue. site and site No. 20. the Porter site.
We would have included in this site area
OF about 200 acres lying between Delaware Park.
the Belt Line Railroad. Elmwood and Delaware
avenues. In our opinion II Is not at all neces-
sary or desirable for the purposes OF the Exposi-
tion to include any part OF the park. but It
would be desirable to control certain surround
Ing areas In order to control the views and the
character Of its occupancy.
This site can be made very accessible by cleo
tric and steam railways, and the approach on
foot or by vehicles will be completed asphalt
or macadam roads and boulevards leading to Del
aware Park. through the most attractive residen.
tial district Of the city.
The site Is In condition to proceed with the
work OF construction without delay. The existing
facilities for supplying water and disposng OF
sewage are fully adequate and the whols area
IL within four miles OF the City Hall.
The Riverside Site.
This site. on the Niagara River at the city line.
has an area OF about $50 acres. all Of which may
nnf lie ttoI
the exposition authorities should have full con-
troll OF private lands along the entire west 'front.'
age down the river. and also Of Strawberry (or
Pan-American) Island. In order control the
view and the character Of its occupancy.
The site readily be made accessible by
| steam railways The existing street facili-
ties are obviously inadequate. and a sufficient
number OF additional lines only be put
through at great expense and probable delays
owing to tho numerous steam railway crossings
There are only two direct approaches for vs-
hcles. both Of which pass through unattractive
portions Of the city and one or more steam
! railways at grade. and have upon them lines Of
street railways. By the construction Of a bridge
over the canal and Of piers this site will be
accessible for steamboat transportation although
rapid currents in the river element Of dan
ger.
This site has ample sewerage facilities a suf-
fcient water supply can be obtained. and It lies
about five and one half miles from the City Hall
The RccOmmc nd datiOrs.
The purpose Of this exposition is primarily utiI-
tarian. but the accomplishment of this purpose
must be controlled by that Of affordng pleasure
and education. From the initial step Of choosing
| a site. through every stage Of construction. in
stallation and maintenance. constant regard
should be paid to tho attainment OF the highest
degree Of beauty. The FIRST broadest and grand
est natural beauty OF Buffalo is that OF the lake.
which should be secured at q considerable
sacrifice OF other advantages
For this reason, because Of its accessibility and
the value that will be created We recommend the
Lake Front site as the most desirable.
The beauty OF Its bread meadows, fine trees
and It's prf4imity to a beautiful park its acces-
sibility and Ithe attractiveness of its approaches
lead US to select the Rumsey site for second
choice.
The river view from the Riverside Park Site
i though less grand. Is more beautiful than that
| obtained from the Front. Fer this reason We
| make this third choice.
Respectfully submitted
DANIEL H. BuRNHAM.
JOHN G. OLMSTED
| WARREN II. MANNING.
| Buffalo n. 7. April 15 1899.
MRS. REBECCA K. WILLIS DEAD.
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