Year: 1868

space OF 800 feet in diameter which viii give stand
ing room TO about thirty thousand persons has been
ground win have a regular slope towards the north
end which furnishes suitable place for the display
OF fireworks and v provided In the centre with q


rostrum." IL Will also answer very well for mill
tary manGuvres, such as regimental drill and
parade It would, On any occasion OF necessity,
Ior or ssrvs or 70 e
whole space may be brilliantly lighted up 1t is de-
signed TO reestablish the "sSluting groundn on the
nign ground OF the interior Of the park which mas
been the scene Of great historical events, and for
many years has been used by the Brooklynites as
tion an artillery road twenty feet in width has been
drawn out, which win be entered from the gate
nearest the state Arsenal on Portland avenue and
the exterior Of the meeting ground-a most appro-
pirate position-will be erected memorial tomb for
the reception OF the remains OF the "Pr1son Ship
ment


With the intention OF securing to visitors an
agreeable walk In the immediate vicinity OF the
square, when the gates OF the enclosure are shut for
the night the adjoining walks are TO be Increased in
width to thirty feet, and to be planted with double
OF trees. Gates are provided at the various an
giles, and in the centre OF each side. Special prom-
nence will be given In laying out the park, TO the
angular approaches, which will be enlarged and
symmetrically planted with trees SO as TO present
pleasing aspect on entering the grounds and, ut the
same time, offer facilities for an easy turn in con-
nection with the exterior walks The whole will be
surrounded by wall. Broad walks will be so laid
out that the whole space can be traversed and
turned TO account, while lines of communication OF
easy grade and tolerably direct secured by the
design for those who may have occasion TO cross
the park.


Though the general surface of the ground is very
irregular a lawn nearly level OF considerable e<ten
is to be laid out for boys ana another lawn II about
the same size for the OF girls and children. The
undulating ground it Is intended TO plant somewhat
closely, and 1t will be so arranged TO offer series
OF shady walks, which will at snort intervals have an
outlook over open, grassy spaces.


But the most attractive feature OF the improve
ments designed will doubtless be the "vne covered
walk" This will be located on the upper plateau,
and will consist OF plan Of shelters, OF considerable
extent, In the form of q cross, one arm OF which


leads to the salutng ground, another with build


Ing to be set apart for the sale Of refreshments,
third with an observatory Of moderate elevation


while the fourth will command the most interesting
view over the city that can be obtained there In
thahOt weather this will be a charming arbOr and
shelter from the scOrchng rays OF the sun.
The present force engaged on this work is about
one hundred and fifty men, who are chiefly employed
In carting earth from one point to another raising
temporary mounds. The entire cost will not, it il
estmated exceed s200,OO0. The effect of this much
needed improvement upon the surrounding locality
will be to enhance the value of property, while It
win reflect credit upon the entire city by enhancing


ts beauties and providing for the recreation, health
and comfort OF the people. The time occupied in
the perfection OF the present designs will be- perhaps
ten or twelve mOnths