The Washington herald., 1911-08-27
SYNDICATE PUSHES
PLANS FOR PARK
Maryland Amusement Place
to Be Extensive.
BIG FEATURES ARE PROPOSED
Tract in Prince George County
VIII Be Developed Into Park of
Large Proportfons-Natur Adj
vantages VIII Add Much to Its
Attractiveness and Beauty.

The last week has seen a rapid gath
ering together of plans by the syndi-
cate that recently has purchased the
Prince George County, Nd, for an
amusement park, and the promoters
Of the project have been able to an
nounce a more definite outline of what
the project will be.
From the plans already announced, it
Is apparent Lakeside Park, as the place
VIII be known, will be by far the hand
soonest and most extensive project of
It's Kind the Capital has known. 1t is
about half mile from the District
line. The exact area is not known,
but surveyors are now at work deter
mining this point. 1t contains approx
imately seventy-eight acres, for which
the syndicate has agreed to pay $500
an acre.
Two Lakes on Land.
Within this area are two delight
fully placed lakes, large grove
Of trees with veIvety sod underneath.
miles of unimproved rustic paths which
will be cleared out for comfort. but
without injuring the artistic ensemble.
and ditch, formerly the race for the
old Bladensburg mill. but which, with
few repairs, can be transformed into
an attractive waterway.
The millrace is to play an important
part in the Improvement Of the property
Already workmen are engaged clearing
II cut and putting it into shape, and soon
water will be again turned into IT. Then
connecting caals will be cut between the
millrace and the two lakes, completing
an attractive waterway system for the
park.
The next job ahead of the workmen
Will be to tear from the bottoms of the
lakes all weeds and debris, collected
throush past years. When the work en-
the lakes and race is completed the park
VIII be in shape to furnish advantages
Tor all kinds of water sports
Will Build Dance Hall.
"A large dance hall will be built in one
corner OF the property. and nearby will
De band shell, carousel, and other
amusement park attractions. One of the
Dig features for the opening season will
be racing coaster, the latest deveIop-
ment of the roller coaster. With the
water system handy. it is probable chutes
Will be erected also
Much will be done on both lakes 70
add to the attractiveness. In the center
OF one of the lakes is a small wooded
island. From this the underbrush will
be cleared away and the island made
INTO an attractive landing and resting
place for canoeists. In the other lake
is chain Of Tiny islands. each with
a Few trees on 1t. This chain will be
connected by ornamental bridges with
the mainland, and the entire structure
leased out as a Japanese tea garden.
The park will be managed by J. H.
Livingstone, one of the best-known
amusement men in the country and al |
ready Mr. Livingstone, who is now man.
aging parks in Richmond and Peters,
burg, Va, has been on the scene and
aided the promoters with suggestions.
The permanent organization of the |
Lakeside Amusement Company has not
been completed yet. At present James
NJ. Maupin, one of the most active mem |
bers of the syndicate, is serving as tenn
porary president. E. II. Pillsbury Is,
secretary, and r. F. Bowie, treasurer |
The Offices of the company are at sos
Southern Building.