New Britain herald., 1927-03-26

waterfall is 20 be restored and
municipal skating rink formed when
The city feels free 10 do so. AS
Willow Brook drops down from the
upper levels. and the above men,
toned mill sites II winds in an in
taresting and unusual manner along
steep sharp ridges which are COW
cred with a healthy growth of native
trees. Passing through these ridges
II enters an extensive flat area bet
ter known as Brick Yard Flats"
Through these flats i passed on its
way to Join the Nattabessett River
some miles distant, but taking with
it all park drainage water and the
waters OF a generous spring brook
where is located public swim ming
pool.
The park then has two distinct
and extensive acreage OF low +lat
land. The western portion contains
the swimming pool and play
ground with places for picnics and
furnishes fine scenery, assets which
were recognized years ago when
owned as a private picnic park.
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work. NAV he safary carriad on,
site os Memorial
drive makes accossihla ,ba vari-
c,,s features ana ,Lara j. baine
p1araa o+ South Mai, stree. = now
on+ronra CONSISTING ~ q STONE low
or dop;ctfnr "Nrorro Castle" with a
connecting bride. ova- tho brook
leading INTO tho athletic fold This
viii he memorial 70 the Veterans
.of tha SnanisI1 var
Until Ir,,v 1901 small marks wore
under the care of the board of pub-
lie works and since that time have
ha,n . mart Of +hn narl; derartmont
Records showing dates Of 9co,,isi-
tIon or formation or any history !,
With thorn are nre+tv
me3rer hu. suffica II is 70 saw -hav
ara al +rione,,1ar IN shane and lilo
a. street intersactions
Central park located on Main
street was the Village Green in co.
,onia, .;,ras In 1oo0 q soldiers
was .rac,ad in IS confer
and some saw only for this new
city han wonld now occu0v this
mark Ar III, south end only a few
Years ago fin 1oo2, was nlacad ,ln-
q modern comfor. station
parioaicouv sooaona wants 70
take away q corner or norton Of
this mark but public sentiment pre-
vents it.
The Smaller Parks
Franklin Square parn originally F.
known as south park and located al
Franklin square. consisted largely of
n rock ledge which in recent years
has been removed. The Burritt me-
mortal was erected during the late
war and is located at the parks |
south end and directly faces the .
High school. Mr.. Burritt, who was .
one of the city's illustrious citizens |
was the first advocate Of the In
Peace Congress.
N1cCabe park is located on the .
north end OF Main street. and IN
colonial times was known as North
park. Number 8 engine house OF the
fire department is located there.
Smalley park located on Smallcy
frs, meeting house in this city, and
a large boulder suitably inscribed