Evening star., 1943-09-16
Land 10 Provide
; Fairgrounds
To Be- Acquired
Park Commission
Eurmorks Funds
In l945 Budget
By NELSON M. SHEPARD.

IL DiOtlQC iIrOt e ddC4AdeN ASSAS
tional facilities in the midcity sec
ton, the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission voted today
in favor OF acquiring land for three
additional Fairgrounds in that con-
gested area.
Acting on the request of the Dis
trict Recreation Board, the group
provided in its 1945 budget estimates
for the land purchase. Two OF the
proposed Fairgrounds would be for
white and the other for colored-
children
Conditions in the midcity area
we're reviewed by Thomas G. Jeffers,
landscape architect of the commits
sion, at the opening of the Septem-
Der session.
Plan Two Others.
In addition to the new land ac-
QUESTION, the commission added to
the master recreation plan Of 26
play areas two more Fairgrounds in
the midcity area, land for which al
ready has been acquired. They are
both for colored.
The commission also voted to rec
ommend specific sites for eight new
elementary and junior high schools.
Congress has appropriated S503 600
to purchase the land and provided
for the general locations as fellows:
In the vicinity Of Nichols avenue
and Sumner road Sc. to replace the
Barney School, elementary;
Kenilworth avenue and Barnes
lane NE. elementary school;
Thirty-fourth street and .Minne-
sofa avenue Sc, a new junior high
school; n
Stanton road and Bruce place,
Sc, new elementary school,
Ninth and S streets Sc. replace
ing the Hine Junior School;
Addition Is Planned.
An addition to the Logan Elemen-
tary School to replace the old Logan
School;
A new building in the vicinity
of the Seaton School to replace the
Gales and Seaton Schools:
An addition to Armstrong High
School;
The new elementary schools and
additions are to be 16-room build
ings with gymnasium The COM
mission In deciding the sites will be
guided by the general locations set
forth by Congress.
Capt. H. G. Whitehurst, District
highway director, met with the
group today and discussed street
adjustments to the approach Of
the proposed South Capitol Street
bridge.
He also proposed certain railroad
sidings on M street Sc. for the use
Of the Navy Yard.
Approves Condemnation.
The com ission announced
through Norman C. Brown, its land
purchasing officer, that it had ap-
proved condemnation award in
Guiding II unimproved lots providing
for the completion of connecting
link between Anacostia Park and
Fort Dupont Park. An area consist
ing of about one acre of ground is in
volved, extending from north of G
street Sc. to south of E street.
Eventually it will provide an easy
access to Fort Dupont Park for the
golf links along the Anacostia.
Mr.. Brown also reported the acqui-
sition of an addition to Pinehurst
parkway in the vicinity of Aber-
foye and Barnaby streets NV.
This is a feeder stream into Rock
Creek off Western avenue. The
acquisition completes this long time
project and straightens the park
boundaries in this vicinity
The commission also took action
on contracts in the Southeast sec
ton near Fort Stanton which will
| adjust the lines of the Fort drive
in that vicinity.
With the opening of its Septem-
Der meeting, its first gathering in
two months. the commission faced
a crowded two-day docket, includ-
ing joint session tomorrow morn
ing with the Fne Arts Commission.
To Sift Highway Plans.
This afternoon the War Depart
ment's plans for construction of a
military highway from Boiling Field
to the new Camp Springs Air Base
in nearby Maryland will come up
for action. The highway-strictly
for military use-will follow in gen.
eral the route of the proposed Suit
land, Md, Parkway. The commits
slon's work in connection with this
Parkway will enable the Army to
start construction of the Camp
Springs highway six months ahead
of time. Grading of the military
road will start soon.
Studies for the redevelopment OF
blighted areas east of the Ana
costa River, called an ideal area
for public housing will be pre-
sented to the Commission in COL
laboration with the National Hous-
ing Authority.
Tomorrow morning the Commits
sion will hear two proposals from
Secretary Thomas S. Settle for East
Capitol street projects. These would
require legislation. Plans also will
be studied for the replacement of
the narrow Klingle Road Bridge in
Rock Creek Park, to make it more
adequate for bus travel.
Joint Session.
At the joint session with the Fine
Arts Commission, alternate studies
for the location of the proposed new
Highway Bridge will be considered.
The District Highway Department
has funds advanced from the Public
Roads Administration to draw up
working plans.
Tomorrow afternoon will be de-
voted to routine matters connected
with the George Washington Me-
mortal Parkway and a number Of
new highway changes and street
closings. The latter are necessary
because of the war housing pro-
gram underway east of the Ana
costa. Additional street closings
also will be required in connection
with the military highway to the
new Army air base.