The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06


millions Of pounds up to date in an en-
u deavor to alleviate the wretched conditions
OF the poor in the densely crowded tcne-
n,cnt districts. but they have Just adopted a
plan which calls for the building of city for
the housing OF Il poor. at an expense, when COM
plctcd. of millions more. 1t is scheme Of
gigantic proportions, the like OF which has never
been undertaking by any other municipality in
the world.
An old estate within six miles Of London, at
Tottenlam, consisting Of 225 acres, has been rnr.
chased at S2.sOo per acre, or S450,000 for the
bare land. The tract of land is divided into
two PORTIONS, the larger containing lI0 acres,
the other being some little distance away. Both
will be- utilized for the housing scheme, and ac-
commodations will be provided for about 5000
persons when IL is completed. On the larger
portion city with room for housing more than
10000 people will be constructed with all posi-
BILE haste.
1t has been estimated that this municipal pro-
ject will require the erection of $40 two.story
cottages, go stores. churches, free library,
public buildings, roads, gardens and parks, sew
ers and various public utilities, the first cost
Of which will be, it is said. s7.654,29O. This slim
docs not include the construction Of the water,
gas and electric lighting plants which are pro.
vided for in the general scheme The library
has already been donated and will cost the Lon.
The LAYING out of the city will be in con-
fo,miry with modern ideas the general plan OF
Paris being the model. The public schools, the
free library and other public buildings. besides
the stores, will he located in the CENTER from
which the avenues will radiate in various d,ec-
tons The avenues will be fifty feet wide aud
the streets forty.
Unlike MANY similar schemes, carried out in
this country and elsewhere n more limited
Ia, 1,,,.,
str,ced, two stories in height, many Of which
will be seini.detachcd. while others will lie
close together in a row in the city style. Every
effort is TO he made to break Up the uniformity
and monotony in appearance. Each cottage will
have yard in front and a small plot OF ground
in the rear for garden. The rooms over the
stores are to be fitted mp for the Use OF The
bachelor members OF The community. TO The eS.
tent Of 1000 in number.
Owing TO the fact that the river Mossee winds
through n central portion OF the larger tract OF
land. the park which is to be provided will be
one of IFS most striking features. The founda.
tion, SO to speak, OF the park system will be
undertaken at the expense Of the London autlori.
ties. but the addition OF swings, pavions sand
pits, band stands and The like. for the recreation
of men, women and children. are to be donated
by various persons. some OF whom have already
put up the cash for the purpose. The beauty
OF The streets will be greatly enhanced by single
rows OF trees. which are to be- planted on either
side on all avenues and streets.
The pavementS will he of Belgian block, wood
and macadam but before the pavemcnts are
laid complete system OF sanitary sewers will
he constructed the sewage of which will be puri.
fed by modern publication plant before il il
turned into the river. There is to be included,
also in the general outfit OF this model housing
scheme destructor plant. which will not only