Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-02
Park Site Best for
Fair, Say Engineers
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Of large permanent value to the city
after the fair is over. The accessible
ity OF the location would add a material
percentage to the income Of the fair.
through admissions and the value Of
concessions. as compared with sites less
centrally situated.
Beauty Ready at Hand
"From the esthetic standpoint the
location would make possible the utili-
zation of the most beautiful park devel-
opment in this country, II not in the
world. The proper use Of portions Of
the Parkway would forward construc-
tion Of the great permanent and needed
structure planned for that magnificent
thoroughfare, and would likely leave IL
SO developed as to have become a COM
petitor in beauty and dignity witt the
Champs Elysees in Paris, now generally
ing boulevard.
7'Further, the Art Gallery, National
Government and State buildings, and
other permanent structures contemplated
for the Parkway, which can be COM
pleted and adapted for the Exposition.
may be made to serve as n method of
reducing the number of temporary
| structures. as they represent an impor-
tant amount of floor space.
This site would naturally have
entrances which make easy access from
the south and west portions Of the city.
from West Philadelphia, and from
North Philadelphia; and the Park being
source of rightful pride and interest
to all of the people Of the city, its
acceptance as the site should result in
all sections of the city joining in the
enterprise with equal enthusiasm and
! civic pride. With regard to housing
and caring for visitors. the site has been
ranked first, and it is acceptable from
the standpoint of transportation. water
supply, sewage disposal, comfort,
health, etc.
"Destruction of foliage. interrupted
! public use Of the Park. and interfer-
ence with the regular avenues Of city
| travel have been pointed to, and they
with other disadvantages which have
| been. suggested. have been given careful
consideration by the committee.
Determine Boundaries Later
'"Thc specification given in the rcso.
| luton, quoted earlier. concerning ter
ritOry within the limitations OF which
the exposition may be placed, Is made
broad. as the specific boundaries Of the
fair must be determined when the
architectural and landscape plans are
prepared. and those responsible there.
for should, of course, have as large
leeway as possible.
| Further. the exposition engineers
and architects should be in a position
| to avoid placing excessive expense upon
the fair projccN in the form of sewer
age development, covering and clectri
flying railroads, condemnation OF val.
liable property, etc.
| However. there are improvements
| along the Schuylkill, contiguous to the
| territory proposed, involving the con-
| demnatiOn of land and improved sew
erage disposal. which. when accom-
| plished, might be of great advantage to
both the city and the exposition. Their
prompt undertaking by the city is sub.
mitted for the consideration of the mu
nicipal authorities.
Although request was made for rec
| concentrations concerning sites, the
consideration of this problem has of me-
cessity involved study of the prob
able features and general scope Of the
are to be found among the appendices,
but the following suggestions are sub.
mitted here for consideration In connec.
tion with the site recommended by the
committee to be most desirable.
Two Outstanding Features
Thus, there are two elements of ma
tionaf and international activity, of
much Importance. which are not from
the architectural or physical standpoints
readily adapted to the central group of
an international exposition. but which.
IL IL believed. should be developed as
co. ordinate exhibits. These are, an ex-
hibit dealing with the practice and
Probiems OF marine Transportation and
activities, and another for showing ag-
ricultural processes and methods.
!, 1t Is suggested by the committee
tnat an exhibit including possibly full.
sized boats equipped for various types
Oh marine service, and other large
marine exhibits, may be located to ad.
vantage at or near the Philadelphia
probable the United States Govern.
ment., or the United states Shipping
Board, would undertake to carry
through project of this kind. I'm
doubtedly n great proportion of our
American visitors attending the foir
would welcome the opportunity to visit
such display. as well as the NAVY
Yard. where a naval exhibit also coulI
be included. This feature would greatly
aid the Nation in the development Of
It's merchant marine.
The agricultural exhibit suggested
should be working educational DISPLAY
OF agricultural methods, as distinguished
from the exhibit of agricultural prod
Gus, winch doubtless Will be within the
nam fair groups. 1t might include
carrying, barns, agricultural apparatus
~ actual operation on the ground. in
riuulhg numerous contests Of interest
livestock OF an varieties; plots devoted
TO the growth OF food products of this
ana other countries, with which the
people are not commonly acquainted. |
etc.
1t is the expectation Of the Execu.
tive Committee to agree upon a site
WITHIN the next two weeks" the Mayor |
said. No definite site will be agreed
upon until after the public hearings. |
lt might be emphasized ut this time that
the members of the committee ara
anxious for site which will attract
the greatest number of people, since
to the fair"
one or the natural advantages of these
suggestions rests In the fact that they
would cause great numbers of the yisi-
tors 70 traverse the magnificent drive in .
the Park, as well as mort hern and south.
ern Broad street, and become impressed
by the substantial character and extent
and beauty Of our great city"
The report goes on to explain why the
committee has rated second the various