Evening journal., 1907-10-08
BIG AMUSEMENT RESORT
in BRANDYWINE PARK
colonel W. E. Slower to Make
Formal Application to the
Park Commissioners To-
morrow for Use of Land

Should an application to be made to
the Park Commissioners tomorrow be
granted Wilmington will have in North
Brandywine Park an amusement cen
tire similar to the famed Willow
Grove, outside of Philadelphia. That
formal application is to be made for
the use of the park land was made
known to the executive committee of
the Park Commission this morning in
letters sent by Colonel WV. E. Stover,
who is one of a company of business
men behind the project.
Colonel Stover is treasurer Of the
Manufacturers Contracting Company,
and it is intimated that several men
Of high standing financially are con-
nected with the amusement enterprise.
Not only will part OF the North
Brandywine Park between Van Buren,
street and the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad bridge be used for the pros
iect but it is understood that a pri-
vate tract on the north side of Eigh-
teenth street viii also be secured if
the Park Board grants the application.
Colonel Stover's letter sent to the
executive committee of the Park
Board this morning. at their meeting
at the City Hail. outlining the project
is as follows
Formal Application.
Il desire to inform you that, at the
next meeting of the Board Of Park
Commissioners, on Wednesday, Octo-
Der 9th. the writer representing
company Of business men of Whining
ton) will make application for a per-
NIT to use certain park lands belong
ing to the city, situated north of the
Brandywine Creek, between Van Bu-
rem street and the B. & o. railroad
bridge. for the purpose of establish
ing an amusement enterprise tof a
type similar to that at Willow Grove.
1.-THE company above referred to is
composed of reliable business men of
this city who have at their command
sufficient capital to finance the project,
erect the necessary buildings and Sc
cure the proper attractions. If this
permit can be secured. il is proposed
10 erect substantial buildings, construct
walks, install lights, have all debris
thoroughly ceaned out without interfere
park in any manner, but at the same
time adding to it wherever possible,
thereby converting that section of the
park into one of the most beautiful and
attractive spots in this part Of the
country.
Free Admission.
Admission to the park will at all
times be free, and the section applied
FOR would be as much a free city park
as at present The only difference
would be that suitable and legitimate
would be placed at var
ious points, in attractive buildings, and
70 these admission would be charged.
A flrst-class band would also be pro-
vided for the entire park season, with-
out charge.
"For the use Of the land asked for.
those making the application are will
ling to pay either a definite rent in
cash, or a percentage of the profits, |
and to make such other arrangements
as may be amicable to both parties. |
The public would still have the use of
the land devoted to park purposes, the
Park Commission would be relieved |
from the care of that section, and the
furnished would be suffi- |
Client to attract more people to tha
park than have ever before visited it |
That amusements are needed to attract l
people to the parks Is shown by the /
large crowds which frequently visif
The free zoo.
Begin at Once.
"Should permission be granted for
he use Of this land, thes company will
1t once begin the work Of booking ex-
,ursions for the coming. The visit of
to Wilmington would be
II benefit to the city. and would be in
keeping with the efforts now being put
'orth by the Board of Trade to ad-
1ertise Wilmington and keep the city
before the public of other places.
your favorable consideration and
support is respectfully solicited, and
will be highly appreciated. Any addi-
ional information desired will be
heerfully furnished" {