Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-29
.HAINES' Gift MAKES POSSIBLE
A CITY IN FLORIDA FOR THE PRESS

;s- fhe Atlantic ocean which VIII be
reached by a magnificent boulevard,
for which the necessary appropriation
has already been made by the state.
Work OF Development
Press City. planned by experts
from it's inception, will offef IN con-
ception and design beauty IN Keep
ing with it's surroundings. Ultimately
there will be built magnificent auoi-
torium to seat ten thousand in It's
main hall, while there will be three
smaller convention halls under the
same roof. Besides a thoroughly
equipped modern hospital. a sanitar-
ium is planned. Theatre and churches,
a great radio station, union railway
station, are among other utilities
which will be part OF this wonderful
development.
A great center is arranged for In
the plans. Here will be the begin
ming of real construction work and Its
location has been fixed in section
of the property where there are
twelve lakes in close proximity.
Around these lakes are to be COM
structed splendid drives and boule-
wards, with carefully selected park
sites. Low hills and gradually slop-
ing shores offer magnificent ioca-
lions for the larger buildings, and
the natural growth of timber pro-
vides ideal conditions for the land
scape artist.
The great city planning firm, of
which Frederick Law Olmstead is the
head. has already submitted pre-
liminary report of the work which
will be under Mr.. Olmstead's direc-
ton.
More Than q Home
1t must be understood that It il
the idea of the founders Of Press City
that it will not only take care Of the
superannuated and unfortunate news
paper men and women, but will also
provide q place of rest and relaxa-
ton for those of the fraternity who
are still in active service. 1t will be
an ideal resort for the active mem
bers of the profession seeking pleas
ure and temporary rest, as well as
making provision for. the comfort and
care of those whose best days have
been devoted to public service and
who are seeking peace and compan-
ionship in retirement.
Certain buildings and provisions
are planned for educational purposes.
A Press Library and Museum will be
PROVIDED dS q repository LOT
manuscripts, valuable relics and OBJ
jects of historical value. In this
building there is to be department
of Fine Arts with special rooms dedi-
Gated to the various forms Of the
graphic arts.
Provision Made for Sports
The question of the housing of
thousands of visitors and providing
for their entertainment has been
planned in an expert and practical
way by trained specialists engaged
for the purpose. In athletics and
sports. provisions for an excellent
golf course and an athletic field have
been made, and it would be difficult
to find a locality more adapted to all
forms of out of door recreation.
Convention Feb. ~
The International Press Founda-
ton will hold a Convention at Jack
sonville and Orlando, Florida, during
the week of February / to Z to dis
cuss business relative to the develop
ment and expansion of this extensive
project. A fine program has been
arranged for the entertainment of the
delegates with many side trips by
train, boat and motor. enabling them
to view the entire property and visit
many cities and beauty spots of
Florida. Delegates are expected from
every state in the Union.