South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-26

send stream OF water out OF the top OF the pipe Tx,
that from a fire hose. The standpipe will have b,
down some day. it is agreed by watervorks ON
Gals. because II is becoming and menac'
public safety. It is ballasted with water keep
from blowing
The ground which must be purchased II the coliseum
is to be located here will come high real estate expert
say.
Members OF the park board are in favor Of buudins
the coliseum the middle Howard park. Here
they say is the location which combines city owned
ground proximity to the center OF town and ground
which will provide views tho building from al
directions II IS suggested by the board that con
servatory and greenhouse be built IN connection with
the coliseum. with heating. lighting and watel
system BY the purchase OF some eight or nine SINAI
parcels of land the total cost OF which would no
exceed $4,000 area considerably larger than two
city blocks can be made available
The proximity OF the Grand Trunk railway would
make the bringing in OF coal and supplies easy mat
ter The north side NfishnWaa ard FTu ST. cars would
run within hundred yards OF the front door OF
the coliseum if built here. The view from Lincoln
way E at the corner Of Wayne would be unsurpassed
Many things to be in favor OF this location.
Just block west - another location which mas beer
suggested. In the half block bounded by Carroll a.
Wayne Jefferson blvd. and the alley east OF carroll
St, is plot OF ground suitable for coliseum q
seems. which be purchased for something undo
$4,000 said. This location Is rather outoftle
way. however. and so far has not found much fayo:
a NEW PROPOSAL
Several days The News-I1mes received a lettei
Incorporating entirely dea as 10 location fo
the coliseum The writer bases his suggestion on IN,
city planning idea and points out that South Bend
detail follows:
Make city park of the square bounded by Division
St, Lafayette blvd, Wayne st. Main st Then g
the east of this park is the public library. which
some day be extended 10 cover considerably NOR,
ground South OF the library a very good IookinE
church. Dagonally from the park stands the
Y. NJ. c. A. and only short distance away is the
postofce building The union there's enough
left of the track separation fund TO build day
will very likely built somewhere close TO this
park. coliseum built either o the or north OF
this park and facing it, would be the beginning OF
Peace Square" park for South Bend
The opposition to this plan comes mostly because
Of the tremendous expense which would be involved
The required purchase the necessary ground
would run into millions, II is thought Those who
favor city park the center OF the city however
point out that time passes the expense will become
greater and If South Bend hopes TO have Gen
trail Park" Grant Park" a City Hall Park.
the time to begin is
In connection with this central park idea another
suggestion has That the square across the
from the present city hall be utilized as park
with public buildings grouped one Of the
ideas submitted BY building the coliseum 10 the west
Of this park. which would include the occu-
pied by the Elks' temple Oliver the George
Wyman residence, besides number Of residences OF
expensive construction, the coliseum build ms
would be on Lafayette blvd, part OF the cy's bsue
ward system.
This too involves the expenditure Of enormous sums
and is received with little enthusiasm this
PARK PLAYFII1LD SUGGESTED.
Still further north Lafayette blvd Is the Leeper
park playfed. II has been suggested that coliseum
be built in this plot Of ground TO be surrounded by
lawns and shrubbery, and a large parking space This
location about eight blocks from the the
city but only blocks from different street
coliseum here for exhaust steam. piped under
the ground by the method used by St Joseph
Heating company, would furnish the heat The steam
the north pumping station is going
These the most likely locations for the proposed
coliseum building Several others been suggest
ed but not being seriously considered for
son another. So. reader. take your choice
And comes the fourth question: What OF
a building should be erected? The answer 10 this
question viii depend in large measure. upon the
cation which is eventually selected In general though
several points regarding the building can be discusse
very properly at this time.
The matter which has caused considerable dis
cussiOn is whether the building should include
facilities for housing public market. In other cities
previously explained. the market idea in con
nection public auditorium coliseum no,
been popular Even in South Bend. the market propo-
stion has been met rather unfavorably.
We a building which viii be something for
drive blocks OF their way see
a coliseum which point pride because
mortal 10 the soldiers and sailors which viii please al
the With market under coliseum can
have some Of these things but not all OF them.
market cannot be as beautiful as an auditorium: a
market be placed down a busy corner
where no space can be allotted for beautiful ap-
proach; market may please the eve. but surely the
sound Of squawkng chickens will not please the ears
will the odor OF market appeal 10 the nosrils az
viii the smell OF flowers.
Taken all in all as was said before the coliseum
proposition settled by answering ques
tons set forth here. Perhaps want hospital or
q monument in place OF coliseuu-that IS for the
public TO decide. The financial side OF the matter IS
answered. AS TO location. the accompanying map may
help The question OF the type OF building. Ike the
first and third questions be answered only by the
PERSONAL opinions OF citizens the majority 10 rule
II a city plan is worked out and followed with the
location Of coliseum hospital monument a.
the first step IN the working Of that plan future
generations may live TO Peace square or a
CITY Hall Park in South Bend.
And when warriors have all returned and have
taken I'D the pursuits civil life may they DAY
able sit IN beautiful park with their children
telling their experiences at Chateau Thierry or
Scissors MihieI Verdun. pointing their
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