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T O T HE CENT ENNIAL GROU NDS ANDBU ILDINGS , AND

F A I R M O U N T P A R K

HECENT ENNI AL GROU ND T S .

T HEground selected for the site of the e difices will be erected by the foreign E i i n F o f f r xhibit on airmount Park is west commissions , to be used as o fices , pa

l R o f G c . T o f o u r the Schuylkil iver, and north irard lors , et hirteen States will u t Elm A o n l u . A 1 and venues , a p atea ninety p up similar structures bout 5 0

feet above the river, heretofore known as buildings will be erected on the ground . T he Ex T E n r Lansdowne . boundaries of the his xhibitio is the largest eve

hibi i S Elm Av . T he t o n are : outh , enue , from held following table shows the

- - W s o f Forty first to Fifty second streets ; est , ize previous Exhibitions i n acres a n d ’ th G : e Park drive to eorge s Hill , with the tenths C N B m M oncourse ; orth , elmont drive fro unich ’ George s Hill to the foot o f Bel m ont ; Ne w York a n d E Bel E 1 8 1 ast , Lansdowne drive from ngland , 5

F first - T he o f 18 mont to orty street . whole Paris , 5 5 E n 1 8 1 the xhibition being enclosed , thirtee London , 5 ’ n C l 18 1 entrances have bee established along London , rysta Palace , 7 n 186 1 the boundary drive , which it has bee Paris , 7 3 . S t V 18 uggested migh appropriately be named ienna , 74

o f hi n S . B 60 in honor the t rtee original tates Philadelphi a ( uildings) . Econo m y and adaptability of the terri T he following figures will be o f interest tory have been the guiding points i n the i n connectio n with the M a p n v T he A o f 2 6 selectio of the arious locations . rea enclosed grounds , 3 acres . n o f r of of mai line connection between the Lineal numbe feet the enclosure , b a n d uildings are straight and correct ; , t he o f v N b o f 1 for still greater convenience isit um er entrances , 3 . ors o f M B 1880 , it is proposed to have cars running Dimensions ain uilding, o n T he b e 6 . w . , the same meado ground feet by 4 4 feet n r Ar t G 2 10 6 tween the mai avenues , reserved fo allery, feet by 3 5 feet . “ l M 60 f 1 0 private exhibition building , wil be treat achinery Hall , 3 eet by 4 2 i n e et ed regular Park style , with walks and f . i 160 0 planting , to unite the whole nto a hand Horticultural Hall , feet by 35 f f e e t . some picture . Lakes and fountains , ine o f U S G E rare specimens trees and shrubs , sta nited tates overnment xhibition t u a r l B 60 00 1 y and vases , etc . , wil be added to uilding, 3 feet by 3 feet , % acres . Of S C the ornamentation . fice for the U nited tates ommis T he E s 8 0 f n B o . xhibitio uildings proper are ion , feet by 334 feet , an acre i n 60 A five number, and occupy about venues and walks , 7 miles . ’ Le n tlr o f acres , at the foot of George s Hill , in g proposed horse railway , 4

W T w o m . the est Park . hundred and thirty iles acres have been enclosed for the purposes Average distanc e between the build of i 0 the Exhibitio n T hirteen ornamental ngs , 5 5 feet . ( I ) O 2 HO W T GET T O T HE GR OU NDS .

HO W T O G ET T O T HE G R O U NDS .

T he m ost direct routes for reaching the Visitors preferring the route through Centennial buildings are as follow the Park will r each the eastern entrance T he C W a U n i on c Li n e hestnut and alnut street (yel by the c rs of the , stopping B t B A low) cars carry passengers to elmon at rown street ; the rch street line , A M m A T - venue , close to achinery Hall and the fro Second and rch to wenty sixth M a m Building ; the M arket street cars and Ca llo whill ; the Spri ng Garden a n d o n Elm B r S n run avenue to elmont avenue , Popla street line , from eve th and alongside the entire length o f the M ain Poplar streets to the Brown street e n B M T he G C S s uilding , passing emorial Hall , and trance . reen and oates treet stopp ing near M achinery Hall ; the Race line runs up Eighth street to Fai rmount V Ca llo whi ll o u t F v and ine street cars cross the avenue , and airmount a enue to the s B treet ridge , and stop on a parallel line Park . C W i S on S with the hesnut and alnut street l ne . teamboats run the chuylkill from T he G A n r F W W irard venue line runs to T hirty ea the airmount ater orks , stop first Gi a t E le sfield street crossing rard avenue bridge , ping g g , at the entrance to the la n dI n a Z G T s and g passengers at the entr nce oological arden . his route passe

“ to t he W e st B of N Park . the oat Houses the S chuylkill avy, T he W alnut street line carries the vis and affords a fine view o f the landscape i tor f W through the most interesting portion attractions o the East and est Park . o f C f m A E le sfield the ity proper , passing its est private short walk from the g g land I n C B residences , p ublic nstitutio s , churches ing bring us to the entennial uildings . R S h and squares , crossing the commodious ailroad trains run from eventeent d C t a nd n Be l bri ge at hestnu street . It continues street Pennsylvania ave ue for m i S A s three iles through the most nteresting mont tation . short walk from thi i W e port on of est Philadelphia , passing station takes us through a very attractiv o f B M n rows highly ornamented residences , regi on , passing the elmont ansio , C C on o f beautiful villas , pleasant grounds , well hrist hurch Hospital ( the border ’ G a n d adorned with statuary , etc . , and many the Park), leads to eorge s Hill , n e w C G . and elaborate churches , and publi c thence to the entennial rounds s T he i T he . M R n. institution arket street l ne Pennsylvania ailroad , at certai M i o f r m crosses arket street br dg e , and gives seasons the year, uns trains fro the visitor a fine Vi ew of Fairmount and W ashington Avenue direct to the Cen S t en n ia l B the chuylkill , and of the older portions uildings . o f W i T he R O est Ph ladelphia . ace and ther routes will probably be esta ’ Vi n e st r e et bli she d for line carries us through the the convenience of visitors . most interesting Northern portion of the T hat the carrying facilities will equal i ha s c ty , abounding in handsome private resi the demand , cannot be doubted . It de n c e s i n , public , charitable and other been estimated that nearly per st it u t i on s S l h , and crosses the chuy kill over sons were comfortably conveyed to t e G o n th o f 1 8 T he the allowhill street bridge , which super Park the 4 July , 75 . s d R s S . C sede the old wire u pension bri ge Pennsylvani a ailroad ompany , the r R R R h Passenge ailways running north and eading ailroad , and other lines , ave south issue exchange tickets good o n the abundant facilities for conveying subur - m b a n f h above na ed lines . visitors almost to the do ors o t e u Another desirable mode o f reaching the building . Exc rsion trains from remote C n B d n ~ o f enten ial uil ings is by passe ger rail points , and a complete system ex way cars to the Eastern entrance to the change and concert o f action among the o f Park , and a walk over Lemon Hill and railroad companies the U nited States , G A B d h d ff irard venue ri ge , w ich will enabl e will oubtless a ord rapid and cheap the visitor to see many notable views and transit to and fr om Philadelphia and all he o f T . F prominent obj ects in the Park . dis parts the country rom foreign coun ta n ce from Fairmount to Girard Aven u e tri es also comes the information that Bridge is one m il e ; thence to Lans Special arrangements have been made for

r c 1 c s to New W . downe ent an e , % miles . speedy and heap trip the orld [M N X HI BI T I I NG AI E ONBU I LD . 3

T HECENT ENNIAL BU ILDINGS .

T HEM AINEX HI BI I N BU I LDI NG T O .

T HEM AI NEX H IBI T I ON BU I LD ING

I u ri r s in the form Of a parallelogram , ex angles Of the building pon the exte o

1 880 fi tending east and west feet in length , are accentuated by galvanized iron octa 6 fu ll and north and south 4 4 feet in width . gonal turrets , which extend the It is located 1 70 feet from the north side height Of the building from the ground Elm A 00 m T Of venue , and 3 feet fro the level to above the roof. hese turrets o f Ar r T he n front the t Galle y . frame a t the cor ers Of th e towers are sur Of i T he m w fl a sta ffs o work is ron . foundations con ounted ith g , and at ther 2 T he r 6 . S sist Of 7 stone piers large por places with the national eagle . mall the o n e or tion Of structure is story i n heig ht , balconies , galleri es Of Observation , a n d shows the main cornice upon the out have been provided in the four central a t i n o f n side 45 feet above the ground , the towers the buildi g, at the heights Of t eri At d ff or 0 . T height being 7 feet the centre the i erent stories . hese will form Of the longer sides are proj ections 4 16 attractive places from w hich excellent i n o f v th e Ob feet in length , and the centre the iews Of whole interior may be f a r e t a i n e d T he m n r u shorter sides o r ends o the buildings . main pro e ades th o gh 2 1 i the proj ections 6 feet n length . In these nave and central transept , are each 0 w d a n d proj ections , in the centre Of the four 3 feet i n i th , those through the th sides . are located the main entrances , centre Of e side avenues and transepts All a r e 10 which are provided with a rcades u pon 1 5 feet each . other walks a d a n d a a t the ground floor , n central facades ex feet wide , le d either end to exit d T he E E 0 n . tending to the height Of 9 feet . U po oors ast ntrance will form the Of r r fo r the corners the building there a e fou principal approach carriages , visitors i n b e i n a ll ow e d a h o f towers 75 feet height , and between the g to lig t at the doors h o f towers and the central proj ections or e u t e buildi n g under cover the arcade . T he E , , South ntrance will be the princi .trances there is a lower roof introduced c 2 a r o ch showing a ornice 4 feet above the pal pp from street cars , the ticket u o f Elm ground . In order to Obtai n a central Offices being located pon the line d A feature for the buil ing as a whole , the venue , with covered ways provided for

1 8 f t . T roof over the central part , for 4 ee entrance into the building itself his su r o f square , has been raised above the edifice cost exclusive o 8 - m n rounding portion , and four t wers , 4 drainage , water pipe , plu bi g , paint

1 20 R . feet square , rising to feet in height , ing , and decoration . ichard J Dobbins v Of W ha e been introduced at the corners was the contractor . eight Of iron i n roof

roo All t corn t . the elevated f. he ers and russes and girders , pounds M CHI NERY H LL A A .

M AC NER A H I Y H L L .

At a distance Of 542 feet west Of the Of the building is a transept Of 90 feet i n M E i Bu W i h ' ain xhibit on ilding is located dth , which at the sout end is pro ” M a h 6 T e M 0 M n . T chinery Hall . ain Hall is 3 longed beyond the ai Hall his 1 02 a n 6 the feet wide by 4 feet long , and has transept , beginning at 3 feet from

n 208 2 10 . M 208 an ex on the south feet by feet ai n Hall and exten ding feet , i s T hi ‘ building is extremely attractive i n flanked o n either side by aisles Of 60 feet i n h dr a u appearance , durable i n construction , and width , and forms the annex for y o A h the 1 . T e c vers nearly 4 acres long the south lic machines . promenades i n 1 side are placed the boiler houses , and avenues are 5 feet i n width ; i n the S m 10 a 2 . small buildings for pecial ki nds Of transept 5 feet , and i n the aisles feet T he f All chinery . west entrance af ords the other walks extending across the ’ w G 10 most direct communi cation ith eorge s building are feet i n width , and lea d ff d T he Hill , which point a or s the best View at either end to exit doors . foun f he E . o T Of the entire xhibition grounds In dations consist piers Of masonry . d u r i clu ing the ppe floors , the building superstructure cons sts Of soli d timber 1 o T he provides 4 acres Of fl or space . columns supporting roof trusses , con principal porti on o f the structure i s o n e structed with straight wooden principals As story in height , showing the main cornice and wrought iron ties and struts . a u pon the outsi de at 40 feet from the general rule the columns are placed h o f ground , the i nterior heig t to the top of leng thwise the building , at the uni m 6 T he the ventilators i n the avenues being 70 for distance apart Of 1 feet . i n 0 T O 0 feet , and the aisles 4 feet . break columns are 4 feet high to the heel r o e c o f 0 the long lines upon the exterior , p j block the 9 feet span roof trusses the r tions have been introduced upon fou over the avenues , and they support the n f o f 60 t sides , and the mai entrances inished heel the fee spans over the aisles , f T he 8 o 20 . with facades , extending to 7 feet i n at the height feet outer walls he Of m a s on r Of height . T east entrance will form the are built y to the height 5 feet ,

principal approach from street cars , from and above that are composed Of glazed

M E B m . r the ain xhibition uilding , and fro sash placed between the columns Po he . T tions of the sash are movable for venti the railroad depot arrangement . f o the ground plan shows two main ave lation . Louvre ventilators are introduced 0 1 60 nues 9 feet wide by 3 feet long , with i n continuous lengths over both the ave T a central aisle between and a n aisle o n nues and the aisles . his building was E 60 t W i l m i n either side . ach aisle is feet in width ; erec ed by Philip Quig ley , Of g o f the two avenues and three aisles making ton , Del . , at a cost i nclud

- a d h of 60 At r . the tot l wi t 3 feet . the centre i ng drainage , wate pipe , plumbing , etc ER AR T GALL Y.

ART G LLERY A .

AR T GAL E Y L R .

T hree hun dred feet n orthward of . the plays a window 30 feet high a n d 12 feet M E n B n n n ain xhibitio uildi g , on Lansdow wide ; it is also or amented with tile Ar t G o a k 1 r Plateau , is located the allery , de work , wreaths Of and laurel , 3 sta s M o f C i n h signed as a emorial the entennial the frieze , and a colossal eagl e at eac E r T he c ~ xhibition and a reposito y for Paintings , Of its four corners . ar ades , a gen S r Of Art R tatua y, and other works . It is eral feature i n the Old oman villas , but

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o f. he n o v e l he r e a r e i n t e n de d built granite , glass , and iron . T entirely , to screen T he n 6 . building is fireproof, 3 5 feet in length , the long walls of the gallery mai 2 10 8 2 60 feet i n width , 5 9 feet in height , has entrance Opens on a hall feet long , a spacious basement , and is surmounted feet wide , and 5 3 feet high , ri chly deco

. T he th e Ou o f by a dome . dome rises from rated ; the farther side this hall , o f f 1 0 th e w 1 6 W centre the edi ice , 5 feet from three door ays , each feet i de and T he 2 ground . large figure in the dome 5 feet high , Open into the centre hall ; C T he fi 8 o f personates olumbia . gures at this hall is 3 feet square , the ceiling o f each corner the dome typify the four the dome rising over it 8 0 feet in height . o f b T he F quarters the glo e . entire strue rom its east and west sides extend the ‘ s T he 8 8 W ture i s in the modern renais ance . galleries , each 9 feet long , 4 feet ide , v T doors are Of iron , and are relie ed by and 35 feet in height . hese galleries b - Of- ronze panels , having the coats arms admit of temporary divisi ons for the a ll S T Be Of . Of the tates and erritories . more advantageous display paintings tween the arches Of the doorways are T he centre hall and galleri es form o n e clusters Of columns terminating i n em grand hall 2 8 7 feet long and 85 feet bl e m a ti c e R . . S 8000 . designs illustrative Of cienc wide , and holding persons J Art D . T he r and ent ance is by three arched obbins was the builder, the contract 0 1 he doorways , each 4 feet high and 5 feet price being T expense W T he o f S e ide , opening into a hall . main this building was borne by the tat t o f va n a n d the C a corni ce is surmoun ed by a balustrade Pennsyl i a . ity Of Phil wit ca n da lebra s Ea c a vi ion dis de h . h p l lphia . ' B I LDI N 6 AGRI GU I T U BA] . U G.

AGRICULTURAL BUILDING.

AGR I CU LT U R AL BU I LDI NG .

~ F ou r v t T his building st a nds north of the Hor ruits Of arie d clima es , and also o n t o f n r e ti cu ltu ra l Building, the eas ern side those more orthern and tropi cal a n d n T he . T he Of Bel m ont Avenue . materials used gions classification arra ge T he n Of b are glass and wood . ground pla ment Of locati on fruits will e accord

f 0 8 20 a n d , is a parallelogram o 54 by feet , ing to their speci es variety all Of a r covering a space Of about 10 acres . It similar characte being assembled to u r e consists Of a long nave crossed by three gether ; th s all grapes , f om whatev r on e ; transepts , both nave and transept being source , will be placed i n position a the e h composed Of Howe truss arches Of a the same with pples , pears , and r T he 8 20 i n Of a n d w Gothi c fo m . nave is feet tire list cultivated ild fruits and d n fo r w n . T he , length by 1 25 feet i n width , ith a uts space esig ed the fish fish - a n d fi shi n - t l a height o f 75 feet from the floor to the cultural , g ack e displ y , n on o f T he in the Agri cultural Buildi g, is the point the arch . central transept 0 w f . 4 , is o the same height , and a breadth of west side It will be feet ide and l n t h 100 0 extend the entire e g h Of the all , feet , the two end tra nsepts 7 feet

T he 800 , high and 8 0 feet wide . reception about feet half Of the space having

for U n S a . o f articles within the Hall commences been r eserved the ited t tes h a a n d h n th 1 8 6 a n d o n A T he atching pparatus t i g s per January 5 , 7 , ends pril th e a l th taining thereto , and quaria , will be g . In this building there will also be FO o n n x t o the a n d the a display o f all the products Of the the side e t lights , - fishi n . on the O r display o f g tackle , etc , p est , both in pri m ary and secondary form T he A B it e . a n d it is proposed that the bark Of one po s side gricultural ureau u v for the or m ore Of the gian t trees of Californi a has a lso made thoro gh pro ision d A M be taken Off the t r unk i n segments and isplay Of gricultural achinery and Ar i cu ltu 21 Implements , and a section Of g sections , to be placed on arrival on for . skeleton frame Of the same dimensions ral Hall will be set aside this purpose for u Ar S team - power will be provided s ch as the original . g icultural Hall hav T he Of machinery . contract for the build ing an elevation 75 feet , will give r oom for an exhibit of one of these mon ing was awarded to Philip Quigley , Of

W ilmi n gton , who so satisfactorily and ster trees . Another very important dis ro t er ct d M chin r H a ll . pla y i n this bu ilding will b e that of the p mp ly e e a e y AI . HOET I CU L T U R BU I LDI NG.

HORTICU LT L BU I LDING URA .

OR T I CU T U R A BU D H L L I L I NG .

T he Ci Of P c 0 c v v f Of ty hiladelphi a ontributed by 3 feet , o ered with cur ed roo s o f liberally to the expense this building . iron and glass . Dividing the two fore l o n T c i n i n It is ocated Lansdowne erra e , a g houses each Of these sides is a l M n E n B u At r ittle north of the ai xhibitio uild vestib le 30 feet square . the cent e v w S chu l t a n d t n ing, and commands a ie of the y Of the eas wes e ds are similar l R v o f T he b o n r O f ki l i er and portions the city . vesti ules , eithe side which are 8 1 n r e c ti o n ff building is 3 3 feet long , 93 feet wide , the restaura ts , e p room , O ices , a n d T fi F 7 2 feet high . his edi ce is intended etc . rom the vestibules ornamental m t m w n Of as a per anen orna ent to the Park . It stair ays lead to the i ternal galleri es i n M l t he r is the auresque style of architecture the conservatory , as wel as to fou w a 100 Of the t elfth century , the external ma external g lleries , each feet long t e r i a ls a n d I O h u t being principally iron and glass . feet wide , whic s rmoun the T he n f O . T locatio Of this building , together roof the forcing houses hese exter h r n a l wit its extremely o nate appearance , galleries are connected with a grand

r o n e Of f the e o Of ender it of the most attractive prom nade , formed by the ro fs the

C T he m o n the ha s a . group erected by the ommission . roo s ground floor , which n f l a o f 1 0 mai loor is occupi ed by the central superficia are 88 square yards . 2 0 80 T he a conservatory , 3 by feet , and 5 5 feet east and west entrances are p n 1 0 ro a che d t b lu e high , surmounted by a lanter 7 feet p by flights marble steps 20 1 m 8 0 20 i n long, feet wide , and 4 feet high . fro terraces by feet , the centre R v unning entirely around this conser a Of which stands an Open kiosque . Eight Of 20 u n t he n tory, at a height feet from the floor, ornamental fo ntains ador mai n o s v R . O . is a gallery 5 feet wide the north c n er atory John ice , the contractor , h m d and sout sides Of this principal roo was pai for the erection , ex are four forcing houses fo r the propaga elus ive o f the expens e of heating a ppa tion n ch of t m 100 r Of young pla ts , ea he atus . 8 S U RR OU NDI NG S T R C RE AND E RA I ONS U T U S D CO T .

S U R R OU ND NG S T R U CT U R ES A D E RAT I N D CO I ONS .

In addition to the Centennial Build and surmounted by a statue o f th e Go d i m n T he n con ngs proper, any edifices have bee dess Of Plenty . g rou d plan a c e found necessary i n order to commodat templates a cap acious exhibition house , s ou r rr d n foreign commi sions , and to give with a gallery su oun i g it and a foun n a n d T fo r C i t o w States erritories facilities tain in the centre . onnected with C s be r r the transaction Of entennial busines will pa lors , places for ref eshments , ’ a n d i s ffi r r r the ndulgence in social intercour e; four O ce ooms , and a eporte s gal m A n umbe r Of fountains and emorial lery . d d Eli Cr z r W statues have been esigned and execute , o ie , Of ilmington , Delaware , commemorative of valuable services t o ha s made application to the Centennial the Republ ic,or o f modern services in th e authorities for space o n th e g rou nds to r W - 2 . e . cause Of philanth opy and science erect a Delaware log cabin , 5 feet by 75 have grouped a fe w o f the Obj ects form T W O large Arab tents will be pitched i n o n u g the grand panorama , making sp ecial the gro nds , and probably be ocen B o f m . ention only Of the most prominent pied by genuine edouins the desert , Among the Publi c buildings may be affording our citizens am pl e Opportun ity e o f r m n numerated the following , the location fo inspection and co parison betwee a which is shown u pon the M p : W O Occidental and Oriental home life . ’ ’ d r Da n n fe lt C m U M . S en s Pavilion , Ju ges Pavilion , nited , wedish ommissioner S B O o f t o E r tates Government uilding, ffice the xhibition , has eceived a school C B F Offi h u n entennial oard Of inance , and ce ouse Of the kind sed in his ative

C C . a n d w n Of the entennial ommission country , ill superintend its erectio he u r n Art G T following private buildings have pon the g ounds ear the allery . b r r een proj ected , and many Of them com I t ar ived in sections , and can be eadily le ted r A r a n d p ; their location is laid down upon put togethe by merican wo kmen , the cover Of this Hand - Book : British will illustrate the n ational system o f G m w W n ow u S No r overn ent , Japanese D elling , est education sed in weden and A C S Ne w R e s . T Point adets , tate Of York , way his and the merican schoolhouse ” t a u ra n t Fr C A m l , eres Provencaux ; ook , to be erected by meri can wo en wil S on Jenkins ; Centennial Photographic be o f great i nterest to those interested i n

A C CO . . ssociation ; larke , Japanese the subj ect Of public education G n S R u i Re l over ment , weden , estaurant S presentatives Of the shoe and eath ” dre a u x M A La u l , ilk Dairy ssociation , er i nterest will put up a bui ding in whi ch ’ G R A R es a ll u i n the ber s erman estaurant , merican to exhibit the machinery sed a u r n Ne w t f h t a t S S o . T e , tate Of Jersey , tate Of manufac ure boots and shoes R T he S r n Kansas , estaurant , outh State edifice will cove early two acres and S O Of Of Pennsylvania , tate Of hio , State all the intri caci es Of the manufacture will S Of S M Indiana , tate Illinois , tate Of i chi be shown , with the Obj ect i n vi ew Of ex W o f d Am a n u fa c S S Ne w . gan , tate Of isconsin , tate tending its trade abroa S C S o n a Hampshire , tate Of onnecticut , tate tory Of this character small scale o f M S Of V a assachusetts , tate Delaware , attracted much attention at the ienn V B F l W O o u t o i n C . E ienna akery ; u ler, arren ; xposition , turning bo ts the S M W S o r u hoe and Leather anufactory , agon pace Of two three minutes , incl ding C Lo is c a u s th e u t M o . and arriage anufactory , cutting C F C Ne w T he Ne w En l G C ompressed uel ompany , York g and ranite ompany, T Ne w E d C n n m a ribune , ngland Log House and Of Hartfor , o ecticut , have ade p M W ’ S odern Kitchen , omen s choolhouse , plication for space for a colossal statue ’ G E a ll e rv S C erman mpire , Photographic G made by them for the oldi ers emetery A am h . a t T e Stand Pipe ntiet . height Of the statue is T he S C C w -o n e tate entennial ommittee Of t enty feet , and its weight thirty M ha s issouri adopted the plan Of a tons . It represents a volunteer soldier i n building to cost It will be U nion uniform standing at rest, with i l I n . constructed Of iron and glass . t is to b e his musket hand It wil probably 1 20 1 10 on o n the G o n ds ou t by feet the ground , having be assigned a place r u o Bi tw r r b s e Of the . towe s with an arched oof etween , id u ldings I N M EN W I T HERS P OONI I O U T .

R P M U M E T T HEW I T H E S OON ON N .

T he corner-stone o f a monument to

John W itherspoon was laid , with appro i t e c T N pr a eremonies , on uesday , ovem

18 . T he o n ber 16, 75 site selected is a lawn sloping towards the Lansdowne

Art G . T he drive , and east Of the allery A B S . . design o f the statue is by aily , and it will be cast at the foundry Of RO

. I W Co . bert ood , Philadelphia t will b c o n e a olossal bronze statue , resting a f T he pedestal o Quincy granite . monu ment will have a total height of 35 feet r v above Lansdowne d i e , and may be seen W d Bel from portions Of est Phila elphia , r mont M ansion , and f om the river bank . T he statue was erected under the auspices y o f Presbyterian divines and la men , i n honor of the distinguished exponent Of n their religious te ets , and also i n com memoration Of the valuable services ren dered to the Colonies in the Revolution T he f ary Congress . af air was not strictly denominational or sectarian i n character, a s members Of many other churches have contributed money towards the erection

Of the statue , though the idea was origi n a t e d by Presbyterians , and carried by

. them to a successful termination 5 John W itherspoon was born n ear Ed i nb u r h S F b 1 22 g , cotland , e ruary 5 , 7 , and 1 was ordained to the ministry i n 745 . 1 68 H e came to this country i n 7 , i n rrsponse to a call to become President C o f Ne w of the ollege Jersey, at Prince ton . He early and heartily espoused c o f C a n d the ause the feeble olonies , wa s for n early six years a member of C r m New t ong ress f o Jersey . In hat body he gained a high reputation for e “ loquence and ability , ranking higher than second even among the Han cocks , T HEW ITHE POONM O F ff RS NUMENT . ranklins , and Je ersons Of that illus tri ou s ” assemblage . He was an able It i s fitting that his statue shou ld b e o f w advocate Of the Declaration Inde placed upon this spot , almost ithin sight en de n ce p , and appended his signature Of the Hall in whi ch he uttered these thereto . n r : For ow n I Havi g faithfully se ved his words my part , Of property i n f f T adopted o o m . country the councils the have some , reputation ore hat

i , t d nat on at the most criti cal period of its reputation is staked , that proper y pl e ged

i , th e i ssu e An d h story he returned to the congenial pur on Of this contest . although suits in which he had previ ously a c these g ray hairs must soon descend unto F i . o r qu red distinction ten years after the sepulchre , I would infinitely rather ward he continued at his post as a m i n is they should descend thither by the han ds G s o f o f a t ter of the ospel and Pre ident the the public executioner, than des ert , C ollege . He c No s cr c c died near Prin eton , this cri is , the s a ed a u se Of my oun v em ber 1 1 ” 5 , 794, aged 74 . try . D S T AT ES G O V N EN N 10 U NI T E ER M T BU I LDI G.

U T ED S T AT ES G OV ER NM E T BU D NI N I L ING .

n B A B e O the west side Of elmont venue , Indian ureau will t ll us all about the ’ ’ a n d W m directly Opposite to the omen s red man s anners an d customs , mode o f Pavilion , is located the building erected warfare , costume , etc . , illustrated by G t he by the U nited States overnment . It is presence Of some distinguished sons 0 6 T he S 48 feet long by 34 feet wide , and covers Of the forest . mithsonian Insti t w w a s t u ti on more than o acres . It intended to will embrace this occasion to carry construct this edifice Of iron ; but owing o u t the design Of its founder the dif b m e n to the extreme economy demanded y fusion Of knowledge among . Its C v s e the ongressional appropriation , wood ast collection Of treasures Of the a T he Of k and glass have been substituted . and land , in every department now r u tm ost 6 that the appropriation Of $ ledge , and i n every branch Of S cience a n d Ar t o would permit has been accomplished . , will be thrown pen to the i n dri m M r . . W J . H , the architect Of the world , and will amply repay prolonged a M T a n d h a Philadelphi asonic emple , drew the minute i nvestigation . In t e re r T he W a r G B n o . n designs Department will ex Of the overnment uildi g, resting ’ b b o f G d i it a complete historical display the the slope Of eorge s Hill , the ca et i n progress made the manufacture Of camp will be found , well provided with u e arms , ammunition , and acco trements all the means for displaying the versatil ’ R XVe s t ffi from the earliest days Of the epubli c Pointer s e ciency as horse , foot , A o f t l C . un i the present time . ombined with and dragoon battery artillery will this will be represented figures clad i n be parked near by , and will furnish guns uniform illustrating the most prominent and horses for the warlike evolutions o f o f drilf An on e ha s periods in the history the army Of the light battery . y who U S m - s s nited tates , fro the world renowned een the gun tearing across the plain at R e v ol u W a and picturesque costume Of the est Point , stopping like m gi c and

‘ ti on a r r e y times to the severely simple and wheeling but to fire , will hasten to o f r e re utilitarian equipment the present day . new their acquaintance with this p T he most striking feature Of o u r present scutation Of o n e o f the grandest scenes f f T he o o . state perfection in the mechanical arts mimic war location is unrivaled , will be shown i n the manufacture on the affording ample space for the most elabo spot Of the regulation rifle and cartridge rate evolutions ; while from the surround by workmen detailed for the purpose from i ng grounds myriads o f persons may com Old for ta bl e the national arsenals . Probabilities y and safely witness the attractiv

w . ill reveal the secrets Of his trade , and spectacle It is supposed that the cadets , Of f m u with the help Of lighthouses and fog with a full complement O ficers ,

w si cia ns . signals sho us the pleasant paths Of , etc , will be i n camp for about i o r T he T ho w . T peace . reasury will show us three weeks n June July hey will E ’ money is made , and the ng ineer s and muster over three hundred muskets . ’ Quartermaster s Departments h ow to T he Building Committee Of the Govern T o f fo rtifica B n spend it . heir long lines ment oard is composed Of the followi g ' W a r n s : C S . C . tio models , torpedoes , and army wagon gentlemen olonel Lyford , l o u r A r T wil be shown , in connection with Department , chairman ; dmi al horn m s e r A N W il admirable hospital and a bulance ton . Jenkins , avy Department ; A Of - S A a vice . field hospital twenty four liam anders , gricultural Dep rtment M S r beds , erected as a separate building , is Lieutenant Henry etcalf, uperviso T he A o n C . . cl se at ha d , designed to exhibit the Of onstruction builders were

A o f C o . merican pavilion system hospital Doan , who erected the tasteful t T he N l n ow a s architec ure . avy Department wil and commodious building used show us what improvements have bee n the mai n Office o f the Commission o n i n C G M a made the means by which Perry , Por the entennial rounds , south Of N d ter , Decatur and Jones established the chinery Hall . otwithstan ing the de o f o u r f T he e r glory lag . Int ior Depart lay occasioned by an accident at this m l l ll ent , among its v arious exhibits , wil building , it is wel under way, and wi present us most Of the useful and vision be completed i n time for the due cla ssifi a r m o e s t P f T he c tion of i ts i t r s n ol e ction . y d l Of he atent O fice . a n e e ti g c l T HE CENT EI VNI AL F OU NT AI N:

T HE C IAL FO AI ENTENN UNT N .

T HEC ENT ENNA F OU T A I L N IN.

N M n t i ear achinery Hall , upon an avenue drinki g fountai n twelve fee in he ght n F A h i amed ountain venue , will be erected and eight feet eig t nches in diameter T he F . E d the Centennial ountain ceremony each way . ach rinking fountai n is Of breaking ground for this Fountain surm ounted by a colossal statue n ine feet

8 T he . T 1 . m took place July 5 , 75 design is high hese statues represent Co mo “ n d h B F o f by Herman Kirn , a you g sculptor Of ore Jo n arry , the ather the A a N A h a r Philadelphia , a pupil Of the celebrated meric n avy , rc bishop John C G t e i n ha ii se r A th e o f the R S . erman sculptor large roll , patriot priest evolution ; 0 C C C the Ca th circular basin , 4 feet i n diameter, has harles arroll Of arrollton , o o f S o f i n its centre a mass rock work , upon lic igner Of the Declaration Inde “ n en den ce a n d F M h the top Of which sta ds a colossal statue p , ather at ew , the

M n A T . T he Of oses . He is i n a sta ding attitude , postle Of emperance statues pointing u pwards to Heaven as the a re n ow being executed at the quarries T l A M r source of the great miracle that has j ust in e , ustria , by the sculptor , . Ki S h m . T e been performed , i n bringing forth the , assisted by teinhauser ex water from the barren rock by the stroke pen se o f erecting the Fountain ha s bee n h the C T A Of his wand . T e water gushing forth undertaken by atholic otal bsti o n th e S ~ n e n ce U A a n 7 all sides , falls into basin . tretch nion Of meri ca , an org i a ing from the basi n are four arms i n the tion which has for its Objects the dimi Of M s C n u ti on o f Of m shape a alte e ross , each ten feet the evils inte perance and the of th e eight inches in length , and nine feet wide , advancement Irish race in the U S B terminating in four circular platforms , nited tates . efore the date of the E O each Of which is sixteen feet i n diameter . xhibition pening it is expected to U n e c circ r a t orm sta n s ha e who e wor co po a h ula pl f d a v the l k mpleted . S T AT U E OF COL U M BU S —HU M BOLDT M ON M E U NT .

S T AT U E OF C O U M B L U S .

A Ra v a zzi On i m b mong the great works in preparation executed in ar le , in Italy . for G s o f C T h e of t the round , the statue olumbus Italians his country, though r e m l a ti v el . t o ust deservedly hold a prominent place y few in number , are born an T t t he Of o f his work origina ed with Italians i nheritance art, and it is their earnest n Philadelphia, i n an association k own endeavor to make their patrioti c feeli n gs as the Columbus M onumental Associa toward the land of their adoption a note

. I t Of C n tion was originated in the dark times worthy feature the ente nial . T he n e v e r the d Of the financial panic , but has isplay from Italy will , through the e x e r I t i Of less steadily advanced . has rece ved tions a leading spiri t Of this work a i d C o f — from the various Italian consuls , the the Italian onsul Philadelphia b e ’ o f 'L Ecco Italian Minister, and the editor worthy Of that land Of art ; and the siI st a i n e d o n F of 1 8 6 and has been warmly ceremonies the ourth July , 7 , Of i by the personal approval the Park at the unveiling of th s statue , will be , C h a s a l a stin m ommission , and a place been as in all their artistic details , g on s i n G u m e n t C T he igned for i t the Centenni al rounds of the entennial . associa t he C n i by entennial Commission . It has tion appeals to every ationality to a d n a d ecessarily, however, been mainly i n setting before the world on that great v a n ce d d m a n by the society , ai ed by the Ita occasion the monument of the whose C T he t he lian onsul of Philadelphia . com purpose was to seek now com pleted peti tion for the work has produced de new route to the Indies , to discover the signs by Professor M agni and Professor now found treasures Of gold ‘ and silver T nt a r di n o f he s e o f a i M . T , ilan design this continent , and to use all for the l e cte d represents the g r eat Genoese navi honor and upholding Of Christianity upon C r a t . O gator the moment Of the discovery It the now hristianized ea th . N man s o of w v C will be the heroic size , and will be ell deser es a s tatu e as olumbus .

HE U M BO T M ONU M ENT T H LD .

M a Although the Humboldt onument s lted , finally , in the acceptance Of the ” Association of Philadelphi a has not plan furnishe d by Professor Drake i n B o f deemed it advisable to publish all the erlin , who for a number years had t o different steps taken in relation the been an intimate friend Of Humboldt , raising o f the Humboldt M onument in and had wrought several busts and life f Of . T h e a the Park , the a fair has assumed such a like statues the great man p decided aspect that the public will be proach Of t h e Centennial has aroused r e o n i nterested to know what has been done . newed interest the part Of the public , Of It is well known that after the laying and an organization , composed Of differ

- o n the corner stone , the one hundredth ent societies , has been form ed for the anniversary of the birth Of the great s a purpose Of devising ways a n d m eans to

' S 1 0 1 8 6 . T h e vant , eptember , 9 , the further pursue the work contract entered progress Of the enterprise was delayed into is for a statue o f bronze nine feet h F - Ge r . T e w by various Obstacles ranco high , to cost i n gold , half hich a n o f th e m war , necessitating the contribution is payable at the time finishing m t e st Of money for the sick and wounded sol odel , and the when th e monument

s . D k Be r dier , as well as the general stagnation has been cast Professor ra e , Of o f M o f business incident to the panic the lin , has the work i n charge , and essrs . O n o Drexel C . and their correspondents last year , had little influence in this A d M B M . W n a t elay . eanwhile the competition for i n erlin , essrs nhalt ag er , models and plans fo r a suitable monu tend to all the financial affairs and super ~ T h e m ent failed to give satisfaction , and vise the whole . great interest which caused the committee to limit the propo the public has taken in this matter was ff b e S s a ls o ered to a further competition exhibited in eptember Of last year , when u t ween three Of the most prominent sc lp a j ubilee demonstration , under the aus r ce of th e Hu bo Aso i tors who had submitted their espective pie s m ldt s c ation , took

a s o T r e e . m odels Ou the first o cc i n . his plac ’ 1 T HE W OM EN S P AVI LI OI V. 3

’ HEW AVILI N T OMEN S P O .

W OM E ’S P AV T HE N I LI ON.

T his is a building devoted to the ex followed ra pidly by other quarters o f the i of T he hibit i on of the hand work of women country . city Of Cincinnati sub t h he U S . e 000 t the nited tates It is situated on scribed $5 , nearly completing sum B a v e n u e u st T he east side Of elmont , j Oppo requisite . contributions collected Exhibi site to the U nited States building , and is by women for the International

. T he 1 8 a showy and convenient structure tion , up the close Of 75 , have reached ceremony of breaking ground took place besides this , have ’ o n o f O 1 2 1 8 W Pa the afternoon ctober , 75 , been contributed for the omen s v ili on and was witnessed by a large assemblage . , which , with i ts decorations , will l M rs . Gi r An E. . G address was made by D cost about M s . illespi e pai d ’ l e5 i e of W Ce n y who p , President the omen s a graceful tribute to the lad aids t e n n i a l E C s o m r xecutive ommittee , i n which had aterially forwarded the plan fo ’ She she expressed her gratification at being the women s department . then took able to refer with pride to the work done the spade , whi ch was tastefully festooned b by women in various parts Of the coun with red , white , and blue ri bons , and ou t try , not only in furthering the speci al with her own hands turned the first s o d T on e o f work which they had underEtaken , but . his building will be the also in raising money for the xhibition finest on the grounds , reflecting great o by every means which lay in their power . credit upon the ladies who have lab red She felt she could say with truth that the so assiduously to make the Exhibition a women had played a large part i n arous success . It will contain only articles ing the interest which has now been made by women , and already space has Of U o f awakened in various parts the nion , been assigned for the exhibition fine and the work Of the women had all wood carvings , statuary , elegant designs of o f i n along partaken a national and not stained glass and tiles , paintings , and n On e a local character in getting the masses ma y useful inventions and patents . E T he e xhi deeply interested in the xposition . lady i n Iowa who raises bees will

S S o f F . far outh , through the tate lorida , bit a complete apiary i n working order was the first to respond to a call for T he Obj ect is to show women that they

ce ro wa s c o e e . assistan f m the women , and it an do s mething b sid s mere drudgery 14 RELI GI OU S L I BER T Y WI LLI AM P ENN:

S T AT U EO F R E G OU S BER LI I LI T Y .

’ ’ T he Bu ai Brith Hebrew order took tal will be inscribed with appropriate r Of ea ly action o n the question their part sentences from the Constitution Of the

. U S in the great celebration at Philadelphia nited tates . i 1 I n the convention at Ne w York n 8 72 T he following is a description of the o f r r r : T he G Of the preparation a histo y of thei orde statue enius Liberty , a power n of for the occasio the approaching ful , maj estic female figure eight feet C Of R u b u entennial our free and great ep high , occupies the centre , standing p ” Of r - lic , to use the appropriate words the ight , the right knee slightly bent and

report , was then determined upon , and the foot advanced her left hand , which n C this was supplemented at the conventio holds the onstitution , is supported upon Ch 18 n o r Of held at icago in 73 , by a resolutio the fasces bound staves the States Of the order to participate i n the national at the base Of the statue the Am erican o n F ceremonies the ourth day of July , eagle is placed , grasping in its talons the 1 8 6 o n C l 7 , and erect the entennia conquered spirit Of intolerance . T he G r e r e r e r rounds a commemorative statue p ight hand Of Lib rty is outsp ead , pro

s e n ta tiv e . on r Of religious freedom teeting a youthful figure her ight , E n R n — T he M r . a sculptor , zekiel , was bor which represents eligio figure of a R V a d w u in ichmond , irginia , and is an youth , gracefully standing ith head p f w herent O the Hebre faith . He is exe raised , and upraised hand outstretched A , e i n R . uting the work ome former to Heaven , holding an urn , upon which of T he work this sculptor has given him a the eternal flame is burning . g o d r high eputation among art critics in this dess is clothed in armor , but the mantle E for country and urope , and gained him Of peace , in broad folds , descends from A t th the first prize in the Imperial cademy her lef shoulder to the right foot, e B T he Of erlin . pedestal and statue stand right breast and arm being exposed . On 20 i n T he - A feet height . cost , which will her breast plate is an merican shield , be defrayed by vol u ntary contributio ns of and h e r head is surmounted by a liberty

T he . the society , will be pedes cap , decorated with thirteen stars

T AT U E OF W I AM P EN S L LI N.

“ I n c t T he h the ity founded i n deeds of Park for tha occasion . model a s o n t he n n B peace , occasio of a great festi bee executed by ailey , the sculptor Of v a l Of u Of W n h peace , the stat e no man could the itherspoo statue . It will be t e be more appropriate than that of the largest bronze casting yet undertaken i n B m A u o f . T he u Co t wo h fo nder that city ilding merica , and exceeded by but in t e n f h N o n O . e s missio P iladelphia, therefore , yield world othing could at time o i ng to a popular desire which must be well display the high excellence of our recognized as widely i n the world as the bronze manufacturers and express a s e n ’ m t i m e n t e f great founder s fa e , has ordered his Of gratitud to the memory o a . Of n e w r Of statue , intended for the dome the man who was not alone the founde C y m o u r S of r it Hall , to be co pleted and placed tate , but the exponent u n i v e sa l o n m m n t he r n a most co anding portio of tole atio .

EM CIP AT O AN I N.

T r i A his g oup , which s of colossal size , care Of a free government . colossal is being executed by Harriet Hosmer , female figure representative Of freedom ,

t h A T he . G e . merican sculptor , in Rome . lifts a child from the earth ratitude general details only have been given to and wonder rest o n the features Of the m the public , and the work is not open to child , while with a cal power the face T h e b e c o n fi visitors . idea intended to ex Of the woman looks u pward in “ pressed by the sculptor is the ele v atio n dence for the approv al o f a higher 7 f w r o the negro race u n der the fosteri ng Po e .

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T HE S OU T H .

Of the many handsome buildings to be a bout 140 feet i n length by 96 feet i n C G erected upon the entennial rounds , depth , making it a good size . T he perhaps none will combine the qualities dining - room will accommodate 5 00 o w Of utility and ornament t such an extent g uests , besides which there ill be read as the club house known as T he ing - rooms with the newspapers from all ” r E M M . f o n i S . o ff outh any months ago dward parts the world file , and O ces o f M e A ercer, a g ntleman from tlanta , every description , which would perhaps G eorgia , was impressed with the idea contain as many more visitors . T here

that a building affording all the comforts will be no sleeping rooms , and a nov el Of home i n the S outhern style would feature will be the entire absence of .

. v r prove very acceptable to isito s from doors from the building , allowing free

S S n otwithst a n d . r the outh and outhwest, access to the balmy air from the Rive c S ing the omplete arrangements provided chuylkill , which meanders peacefully a 12 by the Centennial Commission . He at long nearly 5 feet below the plateau the u C G once laid his plans before committee , pon which the entennial rounds are s A r and upon his representations , backed by ituated . nothe striking novelty will strong recommendations from leading be the presenc e of a band of Old - time ’ ” m en S for Of the outh , the concession its plantation darkies , who will sing thei r A h n b erection was cheerfully granted . rc i quaint melodies and strum the ba j o e v of teets and draug htsmen were immediately fore the isitors every clime . Imagine s e t ou t r G r to work the plans , and the esult the phlegmatic erman exhibito with O ” is a commodious . and rnate structure . his frau and kinder gazing with aston T he building will be erected on the i shm en t at the pure and unadulterated “ ” northeast side Of Belmont avenue (the Essence Of Ole Virg in ny expounded - fi ld m n e or a . ai thoroughfare), midway between by a hand from the cotton , the structure Of the U nited States solemn - visaged T urk receiving with ill Government and the Agricultural Build concealed horror a dusky son o f T ophet ” f T o W 0 o . ing , and not very far from the rattling the bones a student ’ o n e men s Pavilion . It will consist Of a two Of human nature it will b e Of the r r l i n E m . sto y building with towe s , and wil be ost interesting sights the xhibition

R A A M EM O ND .

T he M s C n w r a t as achusetts State ommissio to n archives , to se ve thereafter as m r o f a e engaged in a work which , if in any ters of reference and memorials the degree successful , will prove the most past . x T he Ne w B valuable and interesting e hibit Of the Hampshire Light attery, S M history and resources of the tate ever Of anchester , have voted to attend the T o n C h collected . hey are calling the vari entennial , and will probably bring wit o u s cities and towns for information illus them the brass fi eld - piece captured from tra ti v e t B G S Of the interes s , progress and pre the ritish by eneral John tark at o f f B sent condition the di ferent sections Of ennington , now in possession Of the C T Of Ne w B the r the ommonwealth . hey propose to town oston ; while Po ts A C Olde st m ili Obtain , among other things , illustrations mouth rtillery ompany , the Of n S n by maps , diagrams , plans and pictures tary orga ization in the tate , having bee

of S 1 . towns , villages and cities the tate , formed in 775 , will also participate taken at various periods i n the past ; Director - General Goshorn h a s r e Of c e i v e d u views public buildings , churches , the architectural plans Of a bea manufactories , schoolhouses , public tiful pavilion , that will be erected by the N S T he . parks , pleasure groves , etc . pic orwegian delegation pecial interest t o r i a l b e illustrations are to be mounted will be attracted by this , as it is to N of upon board , and placed in portfolios . built in orway , in the highest style

All n d . collections so made are to be returned ative art , and shippe thence in sections E b ' I t A at the close Of the xhibition , to e will be put together by merican me

c va r o s u b c r r or c ha n ics b e u or a m . pla ed in the i u p li lib a ies , and will a nique n ent FAI R M OU NT P ARK

F AIRM OU N PARK T .

T he Exhibi n site selected for the great romantic scenery cascades , gree and d s a tion is admirably adapted for the pur woo ed island , meadows , uplands , l wns F pose . It begins at airmount , on the rocky ravines , high hill summits , and C ” l R . T he i S chuylkil iver, and extends to hest Open fields Park , i n add tion to l on W i ts nut Hi l , the issahickon , a distance natural beauties and artificial adorn T he i f o f n . o nearly fourtee miles entire mer ts , has a halo historical interest, i ts Park contains nearly 3000 acres . It is a grounds were traversed by many Of S e ro n a e s o f vast arboretum . In the chuylkill sec the historic p g the Revolution n tion there are said to be trees ary period . O the banks Of its principal ranging between 18 and 27 feet i n cir stream T om M oore probably wrote the c u m fe re n ce 18 ; under feet , and lines , Of hard - wood shrubs and vines I knew by the smoke that s o gracefully T he dense character o f the woodland curled W t A t a c along the issahickon has preven ed cross the green elms , tha ottage a n w a s y absolute calculation ; it is estimated near, ’ that there are over trees i n this An d I said if there s peac e to be fo und r i n section . It is heavily wooded fo the this world , o f m he A t f r distance si x iles . T varieties heart that is humble migh hope o o a k comprise hickory , ash , , maple , pine , it here . - T so black walnut , maple , cedar, and birch . hough not highly adorned with s i n r Art N It also abound are plants and herbs . works Of as Older Parks , ature has It is said that it contains fourteen thou lavished her gifts so abundantly that ' - b T he saud nut earing trees . great variety scarcely an additional attraction seems ’ c a n r Of trees has been thus elebrated by to be demanded . Its great extent fu a nte - Re v olutionary poet nishes a vast drive ; but the pedestrian ’ Here s store o f timber trees o f the best will discover beauties hid away i n nooks to sort , and crannies , not accessible the eques T O Both for our use and also to transport ; trian . those who traverse its hills C t edar , birch , maple , and black walnu and valleys , wander along its lakes and o f m a fine ; streams , and catch g limpses the g T he o a k t - t n ifice n t ash , , hickory , and swee scen ed surrounding scenery, the whole “ o f o me , becomes a thing beauty and a j y ” a W u . T l i n ith such ab ndance more , both great forever his Park is the argest r i n and small , this count y , and is exceeded extent

T hat scarcely a n y m a n can nam e the m by but few i n the world . ” At u n all . the southeast entrance we pass M any o f the monster trees which der the mass ive and beautiful Ca llo whill B d h W B f S . T e af orded shelter for the aborigines , and treet ri ge Old ire ridge was ' beneath whose branches opulent mer a pi ct u resqu e a dj u n ct to the natural beau Of chants and tradesmen , and eminent jurists ties the situation ; but the structure n ot t o and statesmen , and men who had served was adapted the present demand . i n T he B d C the country the field as well , erected Keystone ri ge ompany have i n o n e i n stately mansions , are still standing full built here Of the largest bridges V T he S o f i . o f U gor place those that have the nited tates , consisting two f T he n s 0 t yielded to the hand o T ime will soon roadways . mai pan is 35 fee f G l 80 be supplied by the wise foresight o the long , that over allowhil street , P C ' ark ommissioners , who have devoted feet ; and there are 5 arch colonnades

c n o f o n Si 10 o n . mu h attentio to the planting trees . the east de , and the west side M T w o a ccom m o da t e ' edestri any thousands , of all varieties , have side walks p

n . T he r bee planted throughout the grounds , ans bridge cost nea ly o f most which are in thriving conditi on . and is admirably adapted to meet the pros T he Park contains 1 1 5 springs o f pure pe ctiv e demands o f intercourse between c l T he M a r old water, and twenty smal streams , Philadelphia and its environs . tributaries o f the S chuylkill and W i ssa ket Street and Columbia Bridges are the hi k c on . T i o r m i c t str ct hese two streams abound n nly e a ning an ien u ures . 18 FAI R M OU NT WAT ER W ORK —P ARKAR T GALLE S R Y.

F AR M OU NT W AT ER W R I O KS .

T he r the S R h i d in hi s n wate from chuylkill iver seem to ave antic pate , pla , is raised to the reservoirs at the t op Of the enormous i n crease in the n u m ber o f O the b il l by a pumping apparatus run by consumers . ver six hundred miles of

- h S . T e water wheels . team was formerly used mains have been laid vast reser for bu t v oi rs n ow n h E this purpose , was discontinued bei g establis ed in the ast F of about fifty years since . our reservoirs Park , at an expense over at the top of the Hill have a capacity o f have a capacity Of n early s n early gallons ; from the e gallons . A b ' T he t p of om the city is mainly supplied . mar le otal daily sup ly water fr F G d d the 1 8 0 1 8 bust of rederick raeff, the esigner of all sources uring year 5 , was t he W o f n o f i i n orks , two colossal figures Jus gallo s for each the inhab tants ; the 1 860 8 18 0 W o . tice and isd m (i n small building , 4 gallons ; in 7 , 5 5 gallons o n o 1 8 0—18 60 8 the west side) and Leda and the Increase in p pulation 5 , 3 a n d i n r u 6 S w . 2 e r an , ornament the grounds at the foot per cent , wate s pply , p N w a 18 60—0 the i n cr e a se a s 1 er Of the hill . ot ithstanding the gre t cent . In 7 , w 9 p F W th e a n d 1 . capacity Of the airmount orks , so cent . i n former 4 in the latter rapid has been the i ncrea se of the City T he immense purchases Of real estat e that numerous additional reservoirs have made by the Park Commissioners were been built -i n different parts Of the su designed to pr otect th e purity Of the T he S W W i m burbs . chuylkill ater orks , water, and analysis shows a great W B R n T he S G . pring arden orks , elmont eser proveme t i n this respect primi v o i rs W F m h C S u h a s , and the projected orks at rank tive ac inery Of the entre q are b a nd ford , will supply various portions of the been replaced by the most ela orate C ff t of m ity , while improvements i n the main e ective arrangem en s odern times . works at Fairmount have largely added Immense sums Of money are yearly ex C r A a n d i e to the supply of the ity prope . com pended to keep in order mprov mission Of experts have recently had what seems to be almost perfect and i n u a . o l nder consideration the subj ect of w ter destructibl e It does not seem pr bab e , supply , and with rivers on both sides Of as some have suggested , that we shall

c » the ity , it is not probable that any se be compelled to return to the ancient u l m rions inconvenience on this score will be private pump s pp y , although any T he Of a t i n experienced . subj ect adequ e relics Of this system remain portions t h e o f do fu r water supply early attracted attention the city , that good service, B F n ot n i shi n Of enj amin ranklin ; but he does g a cool and pure beverage .

T HEP AR AR T A R K G L LE Y .

N the G nw l i a n ear reen street entrance is a painted by Ferdinand Pa e , s - t o small rough cast building , erected by the attempt symbolize the past and future Ar t A r e T he Park ssociation , and used as a progress Of the U nited States . Ar A p os i tory f or works of t . lthough the Christian M artyrs i n the Roman Am ” ’ A on e Of Rothe rm e l s ssociation is yet i n its infancy it pre phitheatre , earlier ’ ” . M W C i R sents a very creditable display any productions , est s hr st ej ected , o f i ts n n o f Art pai tings have a ational and his and other gems are clustered here , n to toric interest , and are principally exe the c ollection forming a ucleus the c u t e d A T he B h M by merican artists . attle more elaborate ex ibition in the emo ” f G t R r N0 o At G . et ysburg, painted by othermel , rial allery charge is here made n O da y and for which the State of Pe nsylvania for admission . pen every i n the paid attracts much attention . year . It is said to be an accurate representation From the Ar t Gallery w e pass to a of the great and decisive event i n the plaza on which are the Steamboat Land i n S S late civil war, the portraits of the promi g , the Lincoln tatue , the chuylkill h N B e nent participants being rendered wit avy oat Houses , the Park carriag “ Ne w R n M S n . e e . T he s a d a F gr at fid lity epublic , t n , ou tain , and a ineral pri g S I T HEL I NCOLN T AT U E. 9

NC O S T T U E L I LN A . A fine view is n ow Obtained o f the M onu ~ ment to Abraham Lin C o f h oln , the cost whic was defrayed by the citi I t zens o f Philadelphia .

is a bronze statue , mo deled in Rome by Ra n R t dolph ogers , and cas w a s i n M unich . Its cost On the 2 2d o f 18 0 September , 7 , the Anniversary Of the Pro clamation of Emancipa

tion , it was unveiled i n the presence of many T he thousand persons . fi Of gure is colossal size ,

9 feet 6 inches i n height . T he President is r e pr e

sented seated , holding a d pen i n his right han , a n d in his left a scroll representing the Procl a T he mation . face is a

correct likeness , and the posture gr aceful and na T he tural . monument stands i n front of main t entrance , amids pic t u r es u e q surroundings , and is a fitting tribute to the memory of the mar

tyred President . It is raised upon a granite b T ase . housands daily linger around this me m ento o f the dark days o f u the republic , s pple m e n te d , however by the

I OL S A . gra nd event and brighter L NC N T TUE day which this statue is ri d designed to perpetuate . T he i n s c p I do order and eclare o n s T tions upon this statue the north , ea t , hat all persons held as slaves and west faces are fitly chosen from W ithin the States in rebellion Of Ar e the golden words the great President , and henceforth shall be and will perhaps perpetu ate his name Free W m n long after the monumental shaft shall be ith alice towards one , W destroyed ith charity for all , n esss Go d v s T O W ith firm i n the right , as gi e

ABRAHAM LINCOLN us to see the right ,

u s . From a grateful people . Let finish the work we are in Let us here highly resolve T he details o f the erection o f this sta o f o t u e Art As T hat the government the pe ple , were intrusted to the Park s o ci a ti on s By the people and for the people , under whose auspices many work

o f Art i n v n . Shall n ot perish from the earth . the Park ha e bee located KI LL NAVY—P HI LADELP HI A SKA I N 20 S CHU YL T G CL U B.

T HES C U A H YLKI L L N V Y .

On this plaza may als o be found the U niversity Barge Club ; Philadelphia n umerous costly and ornate str u ctures Barge Club ; M alta Boat Club ; Vesper S y Na v 0r a n i ze d B C U B C erected by the chu lkill y , g oat lub , and ndine arge lub . 8 T T C t 18 . i n 5 his is said to be the most hese lubs , with heir handsome boats , z n complete rowing organi atio i n the gay uniforms , and characteristi c flags 10 C 6 world , having lubs and 7 boats , and signals , draw thousands to witness a n d o f owning property to the value their skill , and at their club houses the I n i n add tio to daily exercis e , utmost hospitality is extended to fellow ns lengthy excursio are sometimes made oarsmen from other places . I n 18 6 t o distant poi nts . 7 it is expected T he subj ect Of rowing h as received v t C n that the isi Of foreign rowing lubs great attention duri g the last few years . w w u r C r ow m ill give rene ed impetus , throug hout O principal olleges have their g c C the ountry , to the healthful and manly lubs , which are encouraged by their ” A e . s F a n xercise Of rowing grand regatta , . taid Presidents and aculties as for 18 6 a n d has been arranged July , 7 , admirable aid to physical development . t he c G B A leading lubs Of reat ritain , as dditional i nterest has also been mani o u r o w n fe ste d T well as those Of country , have in the regattas on the hames and a . T he r T he ccepted invitations to participate othe rivers Of England . character T he S chuylkill River is admirably adapted Of the boats has steadily improved . fo r N N rowing purposes , and its avy has boats used by the Schuylkill avy are Of a T he ttained great proficiency therein . the most approved construction ; the v arious Clubs are as follows : T he stream is all that coul d b e desired for the B C C B A on Pacific arge lub ; Quaker ity arge purpose . successful reunion this Club ; Pennsylvania Barge Club ; Cres stream i n 18 76 will do much toward b ’ c ent Boat Clu ; Bachelors Barge Club ; making this recreation national .

T HE HI A E P HIAS AT G B P L D L K IN C L U .

i n i o f S chu l T he S O A . djoin g the bu ldings the y blankets , grapnels , and drags l o f ci e t 18 61 k i l Navy is a showy building , gray y was incorporated in , and it is s a rchi t e c tone , in the Italian order Of stated that over two hundred an d sixty t 0 60 l h u ure , 4 by feet , two stories high , sur ives have been saved through the f its T he m ounted by a cupola . Here is stored mane ef orts of members . late the apparatus for the rescue Of persons Colonel James Page was o n e Of the foun o f C breaking through ice , consisting ders Of this lub , and for many years he d o f t v r e ba ges , cord and reels , ladders , hooks , was one its mos acti e and ‘ a - flo a ts Ca s e cte d t xes , life , station flags , ution p members , and probably the bes

- a . fl gs , life lines , air hole guards , boats , skater in the country

T HE S T EAM BOAT LANDING . Here will be found steamboats running ing a panorama Of the n atural and arti S C fi ca l o n up the chuylkill , touching at olumbia attractions bordering this roman B d G t S Z L . ri ge , oological arden , aurel Hill , ic stream teamboats leave the Land S l F M ff i l chuylkil alls , and anayunk , a ord ng every ha f hour A T HEF OU NT I N.

A F t i c u fi T i a v t for beautiful oun a n o c pi es the site gold sh . his s fa orite resor

a n n c t c . Of a ien pond , and is filled with hildren T HEM INER AL S P R I NG

I s of t u nt i t i h h north he Fo a n , and is much spo thousands daily mbibe the ealt f s requented by those who appreciate the giving beverage . Its mineral propertie

m e cin it of the wa t r A t s a re a n c t . di al qual ies e . t hi pl inly i di a ed LEM ONHI LL .

” “ T HE I LL T HEOLD M A S I O OF R OB M O R I S ON H S , N N ERT R ,

EM O H L N I L L .

A i w e b h scending the hill at th s point , financial a ility was recognized by is reach the site of Robert M orris ’s favorite appointment as Superintendent Of Fi n ow i n residence , called Lemon Hill . In nance , i n which position he rendered

M r . r M . He the Old house , here shown , orris calculable se vi ce to the country d o ff ow n m ispensed a generous hospitality , and contributed largely his eans , A B F i John dams , enjamin ranklin , John and his enthusiasm and integrity nduced ha s H ancock , and many distinguished mem others to follow his example . He C R ob F o f bers of ongress were his guests . been aptly styled the inancier the ” M n E 1 R o h ert orris was bor in ngland i n 733, evoluti n , and contributed as muc 1 Eu r l and came to this country in 746 . as any othe individual to the successfu - Of tering the counting house of Charles issue the struggle . He had a mansion W i b e a t S M lling , subsequently engag ed in in the city , ixth and arket streets , T he r s business with his son T homas . but his hou s Of relaxation from busines ros Fo r r firm p pe re d f t he ability shown by were passed here . over a quarte Robert M orris commended him to the o f a century ! this was his favorite resi

- of i n NO d . F t he favor his fellow citizens , and ence rom this mansion , near v em b er 1 l n u ns elfishl t o , 775 he was chosen a delegate close Of a o g life y devoted - o f to the Continental Congress . In that the service his country , he was carried

C o i v t . ongress he took a leading part and his to p ris n , and ended h s days in po er y DGLEY PARK—EGGLESFI ELD. 22 S E

S ED G LEY P AR K

s Consists Of 34 acre , u rcha se d by citizen s Of Philadelphia, and presented to the City for Park purposes . S edgley commands a view Of the Girard Avenue and Rail r oad Bridges , also Of S olitude and the site Of the fishi n g - house known as the State T he i n Schuylkill . 80 b ill , feet above the S chuylkill , has been chosen as the site o f the Humboldt de s crib M onument , 2 ed Ou p a ge 1 . In the same grounds is ’ Grant s Cottage , a smal l frame house , used by the General

at City Point , during r the l a te wa , as his T he headquarters . road here gradually descends to the Gi B r a r d Avenue ridge , a magnificent a n d

substantial structure ,

erected by Clarke ,

o . Reeves C , at an expense o f nearly It is o f 1000 i n iron , is feet 100 length , and feet EN AN T O EC CLES FIELD . T he TR CE wide . bridge

is highly ornament . containing g allons t l m arble , and sur reservoir ed wi h tesse ated e n T he road here turns to the l ft , taki g us mounted with elevated gas j ets . Just G r Avenue Bridge ; thence , i n a r e to the ira d beyond the bridge , a ravine , seen under S ch u yl passing to the right , we proceed a collection Of buildings of the — x e n the Railroad Bridge a huge and e p W W i n Egyptian order kill ater orks , the — capacity sive affair and s oon reach the Lans Of architecture , with a pumping downe drive . Of gallons per day , and a

EG GL ES F I EL D. ” ‘ T he S built by John S and extending located olitude , Beginning at olitude , transferred to Penn , and subsequently to the Sweet Brier M ansion , is a tract “ T he the ci ty , together with an estate known formerly known by this name . — comprising i association of as Spring Hill the whole Colony in S chuylk ll , an — - s - eighty three acre has been leased per fishermen erected here a club house , , i o w f e t u a lly to an assoc ati n kno n as the and remained i n possession o it ninety p Zoological Society . T r , years . his enti e tract in which is

LANSDOWNECONCOU RSEANDDRI VE.

D E LANS OW N .

Ju st beyond the M em ori a l Art Ga llery is the Lansdown e r m Conco u se , e steemed by any the most beautiful portion Of T c m a the Park . his o mands view Of the river a nd Opposite A e r r o n shores . littl fu the s n are two m onstrou pi es , all th a t remai n Of the twelve origi H ~ n ally standi ng here . ere for m erly stood the m a nsion bu ilt ” “ n by Governor Joh Penn . T he La nsdowne M ansi on w a s u th 8 r b 1 . dest oyed y fire J ly 4 , 54 T he m a i n carriage road n o w m A u l crosses Bel ont ven e , eaves the Belm on t Reserv o ir to the r a nd a Eh b n ight , p sses the x i itio b i w ch a fi w uild ngs , Of hi ne vie d T a is Obtaine . his is favorite d v h o f v ehi o ri e , and t ousands C s o a fin e r le , up n day , th ong its ‘ n T wide and inviti g drive . his route carries u s past the W ith

rs o n u C o e po M on ment , and the ir cu itons rou te through the glen presents charming g limpses of u nsurpass e d a n d varied n atural s cen ery . T he fine m ansion formerly a dornin g this estate ha s ha d O n n umerous owners , amo g whom r B we e , latterly , Joseph onaparte , - o f ex King Spain , and Lord

Ashburton . It was surrounded

i . I E OF TH W ARK with extens ve grounds John P N S E EST P . P so n R rd enn , the Of icha , and W s v F 1 r grandson of illiam , resided in the Lan ania , ebruary , 795 , and his emai ns

. On e e E downe mansion for some time thes wer taken to ngland for interment . r He grounds he lived in g and style . w a s His wife succeeded to the Lan sdowne - G Li eutenant overnor and Commander estate ; after passi n g through the hands - i n C o f o f n i a m d n s l hief the Province Pen sylvan Of any isti guished owner , it fina ly 1 6 - 1 1 - in 7 3 7 and 773 75 . He was the became the property o f the City o f Phi la del hi a he last representative Of kingly authority in p . T Lansdowne drive is a

v . U t o n e Pennsyl ania nfortunately , he felt i favorite , passing all the prominent his duty to espouse the royal cause , and obj ects in the Park , crossing many Of its ' v se u e stre d u m n his ast estate was q i n co se picturesque valleys , co mandi g a birds u en c e a n d q ; but his wise j u st a dm i n i s eye view Of the m agnificent rivers ; and t ra t i o n Of the government for so lon g a from some portions o f its roadway the , o f C period and the purity his private cha principal public buildings Of the ity, r a ct e r a comm nded the respect o f all par G C m a A including irard ollege , y be clearly . R s i n h ties fter the close Of the evolution di t guished . T e City h a s spared n o n ary war he was visited , i n this ma sion , expen s e in m a king it perfect in every W “ by President ashington . T he GOV t a n d Of ” respec , it is said to equal many c u r i n Bc ’ r o died u ks county , Pe n n s l b Old y the nota le drives in the W orld . ’ 2 GEOR GES HI LL . 5

’ GEOR GES HI LL .

n o f m d rn a r r . I the T his fa vorite resort com prises eighty e ce o e w fa e t is also v r r z fo r o f t w a s a se fa o ite ende vous the thousands hr ee acres , and gift by Jes - w ho George and his sister Rebecc a to the s chool children make annual pil v P s . City o f Philadelphi a for ark purpose grimages to its icinity for nutting and u n r r . U At a stefu l pa vilion has be en erected upo othe pu poses pon s ch occasions re i om t m any thousands of happy j uveniles , the s ummit o f the hill . From th s p Ce n r m o f a magnificent view o f the City , the leased f o the restrai nts the school r s l , t e nn i a l Grou nds and Bui dings , and the oom and free from the disadvantage A of i - o f i n surrou nding co u ntry is obtained . col lim ted space , enjoy a gala day t ercou rse w N r a rr d, ith ature , and collect her lection o f flowe s , skillfully ange tr r r w r adds to the n atural beau ty of the s u r choicest easu es . He e they ande at r n z - w , roundings a n d music i s furnished at ill , f ee as the mountai bree es and , b A u i o f r j oyous a s the feathered songsters a out s tated periods . fo nta n pu e he n n i h b them . T sce e is gra d and spring-water affords a delightful ever n d s o f vi r i age , a thousand sito s da ly attest by their presence the attractions of the i r m b spot. T he Hill s pe haps the ost eau w fitl tiful portion o f the Park , and ill y perpetuate the names o f the b en e v o r e G r wa s r e lent dono s . Jess eo ge a speel ed m ember o f the Society o f ha d n Friends . T his hill bee the abode for m o f his an cestors any generations , and the hand o f improvement h a d n o t reached his beautiful acres . Here he h s y ad tilled the oil , and passed a happ W o f and quiet life . hen the proj ect a ri g reat Park was o ginated , he generously r hi s T HE VI LI ON offe ed this domain as a free gift to PA . iv i m a n ifi n at e c ty , accompanying the g c a r n ent donation with quaint rese vatio Spiriting . Here also daily congregate “ o f the undisturbed enj oyment o f a little thousands of equestrians and pedestri —“ ” brook whi ch runs along the foot of the ans fair w omen and brave men ” ff r r hill . His o e was accepted by the who have lea ned to appreciate the spot , s h v b a tt ra c~ City , and ome adornments a e een and to delight i n its unsurpassed

. G I of added t o the grounds Jesse eorge tions . ts parterres vari egated flow a n d i d r r m e et u a l l h a s since died , by w ll distribute e s e ain i n p p b oom , gladdening large sums to charitable institutions of the eye with their beauty and refreshing P b r hiladelphia . His name will e per the senses with thei fragrance the well ’ e tu a t e d G r p for all time , and eo ge s Hill kept walks furnish a comfortable prome will remain a monument to his memory n ade ; the pure atmosphere o f the hill

‘ more fitting and m ore enduring than imparts renewed vigor to the wearied z a n d l r m arble or granite . citi en ; thousands eave the cha m From the pavilion erected here m a y ing spot with grateful remembrance of also be seen the silver threads o f the those who bequeathed to the publi c so

S v a . T he C chuylkill and the Delaware ri ers , rich an inheritance ommissioners ’ bird s - eye view of the coun try for miles o f the Park will take good care o f the a n e around , the g y ban ers and diminutive trust repos d in them , and additional o f S Nv i shells the chuylkill a y , and the mprovements have been proj ected , and

spires and domes of the great city , the will be consummated so soon as means An d whole forming a grand and artisti c pic shall permit . so it is rendered cer At As ture . its base are wont to be held tain that in the long past , so in all o f the grand military pageants and revi ews , the future this tract land shall bear ’ ’ r a o f G endered more ttractive from the ample the name eorge s Hill , and bear ff the i n r a of space a orded for display o f the ing it , shall be a perpetual memo i l ’ ” t ri ca t e evolution s demanded by the sci the honore d grantors n ame . 26 BELM ONT M ANS] 01V.

BELM ONT M ANS I ON.

R n of co rt b e Here w a s bor n Judge ichard Peters , good specime the mfo a le styl

a n d r A 22 18 28 o f . T he , n he e he died , ugust , , aged the period grounds aturally S r r o f r 84 . Judge Peters was ec eta y the beautiful , we e adorned with all that

R r . R Board of W a r during the evolution , cultu e and science could furnish are f a s v a w a s a m ember o Congress , and sat shrubs and flowers , statues and ases , of fi n Judg e of the U nited States District Court grand avenue hemlocks , highly - r - r r i she d thi ty nine yea s . Judge Pete s was dis garden walks , and other accesso t in u ishe d a s for c t o s g a wit and scholar , and ries , ombined render the scene almo t - A his i . W n his hospitality . mong guests i n fa ry like ashi gton and Lafayette

t r B n r . his mansion we e Lafayette , the aro here planted t ees that are still standing de S R r r o f n teuben , ittenhouse , the ast onome , In the midst such surroundi gs the W R r M rr G r v o f ashington , obe t o is , ove Judge de oted himself to the pursuit ” n or T r a n d b John Penn , alley and and Louis literature science , and contri uted ' m en of sci hi s o f s r Philippe , and distinguished full quota personal e vice to his W r for a e a s Ca ence from abroad . ashing ton was his count y , having a time ct d p An r r r o f o f . intimate f iend , and du ing his esidence tain a company volunteers while President in Philadelphi a he fre idea o f his poetic ability and patrioti c fol qu e n te d almost daily the residence of impulses may be gathered from the i n the Judge . In the house , st ll sta ding , lowing i r r ’ he ndulged in recreation f om the ca es W B first b n hen ritain , y Heaven s comma d , f T he is on d o . v state house ele ate A o u t m ‘ rose from the azure ain , r ou n d a n d c r vi w . g commands a ha ming e r o f T his was the charte the land , r r H ere , sur ounded by eve y luxury and An d i n r d guardian angels sang this stra ado nment that wealth and taste coul R B r r ule , ritannia , rule the waves , suggest , Judge Peters essayed lite atu e n v E Britons e er will be slaves . and indulged in poetry . arly espousing r Let us , your sons , by freedom wa med, r o n the Patriotic cause , he p omoted it Your ow n example keep in view ; the floor of the Congress and w ith his ’ Gainst tyranny be ever armed , . S of t a r e ’ pen ome his poems ex ant ho ou r fi n d—i n ou T we tyrants y . r . remarkable fo patriotic pathos H e R B r ule , ritannia , ule the waves , i n o ld died this charming spot , at a good Bu t n r ve eve make your children sla s. Q h d age , aving achieved istinction as a W ith justice and with wisdom reign , t of j urist , and in the practical de ails the W e then with thee will firmly joi n s cience of agriculture . o o f T make thee mistress the main , Judge Peters was for many years Pre An d all the shore it circles thine . i e n f s A s d t o the Pe n n ylv a u i a gricultural B Rule , ritannia, rule the waves ; S o f ’ ociety, and author many valuable b u t r W e re subj ects still , not you 1 contributions to its archives . In 797 he slaves . published an account o f hi s success i n o f T he m is i l r nt the use gypsum as a fertilizer , whi ch ansion a comparat ve y ece a n d led to its adoption throughout the coun acquisition to the Park , is the best o f o f try . He was the first President the preserved of any the historic buildings M o f Company which built the arket Street within the grounds . It is the design

Bridge . His legal writings were able the Commissioners to retain this m ansion n u of e r the and voluminous . His mansion has as a memento the a ly days of der one b R g ut little alteration , and is a epublic .

BE M O T R ES ER I R L N V O . ’ A ni G r Be l Fr su m dj oi ng eo ge s Hill is the tracts much attention . om the m R rv r o f C d ont ese oi , supplied from the works mit a fine view the ity is obtaine . o n 6 T he the river below . It contains 3 , pumping capacity is gal B . rv gallons , and is well worthy a visit lons daily . elmont rese oir , when full , ‘ T he 2 12 t novel arrangement of the reservoir , is feet above the ci y datum , and it

fe ent r m a t of a irm ou n a t n d i n on e n . so dif r f o th F t, fur ishe day g a llo s [ —FALLS OF H' LAU REL I I LL S C U YL K/L L . 27

A R EL L U H I L L .

W e n a of r C r ca not p ss this city the dead D ecatur Lavalette and othe s . ha les o f m E r W r Su s e n without brief mention the any beau llet , the designe of the i e p of N Art n Br F M W ties ature and contained withi sion idge at airmount ; atthias . T he u B its grounds . surface is und lating , aldwin , the locomotive builder ; and

o n w r d . sloping the este n side to the placi Dr Kane , who obtained enduring fame S m A r r chuylkill , fro which its marble and by his rctic explo ations , here find thei r v T he r - g anite shafts are distinctly isible . esting place ; and here , in marble and r main entrance is o n Ridge Avenue . A granite a e commemorated the noble tasty brown - stone building contains the deeds of many m artyrs in the cause of ' ” - o f ld M r . well known group O o tality . science and philanthropy H ere li e ‘ En te rin the ro u n ds w e o f G r r o f g g , see thousands odf ey , the invento the Quadrant ; o f T M c Kea n S o f monuments varied styles , the whole homas , a patriot igner the r v forming a melancholy tableau . H ere are Decla ation ; and at arious points in of o f the remains distinguished divines , the ground we find the graves many r — C statesmen , soldie s , and civilians men Philadelphians who have done their ity who gained renown and met their fate on and State important service in various

- fie lds n o . T h e R T . Con battle , and men , less renowned , departments gifted obert r M r who have quietly sunk to rest , sur ound rad , the first ayo of Philadelphia after

ed by loving friends , and whose fame consolidation ; the gallant young Lieu r or ff S of ests upon discoveries e orts which tenant anders , among the first the r have benefited mankind . It would be martyrs who fell in the late civil wa , o f r impossible to give a list the distin and many other civilians and soldie s , are u ishe d T he A G en h . C g dead buried here . mong duly onored Laurel Hill emetery e ra ls M C r are Hugh ercer , who fell at ompany was incorporated forty yea s T a o - fiv e Princeton , and wiggs , who was killed g , and it is stated th at about twenty M n n om r r i C h . s in exico ; amo g aval heroes , thousand pe sons are buried e e It m o dor es a n d M r S n t o b r Hull u ray , and tephe admirably adapted urial pu poses .

F AL S OF S C U L H YLKI L L .

T he r B M r S . M r drive f om elmont ansion ca ociety . Dickinson died in Feb r r u a r 1808 . ies us through magnificent scenery , with y , He was distinguished as a ou t d the cultivation and a ornment found lawyer and legislator , served in the Penn f o . A i n other portions the Park Passing sylvania ssembly , and was a member of M M C ount Prospect , ount Pleasant , an d the first olonial and the first Continental ’ T om M C v C oore s ottage , we arri e at the ongress . In the latter body he opposed

F o f S . T of alls chuylkill his was once a the Declaration Independence , and

. a n b e favorite place for fishing It is now declined to sig that document . He - r e stopping place for equestrians , and is came unpopular among his constituents , ” n o wn e d ff w for its catfish and co ee sup and retired to private life . H e after ard

. M a C pers uch of its former romantic p represented Delaware in ongress , and e a ra n ce n s p has bee sacrificed to the de filled many important public po itions . mands of business , although it is still an H e became successively President of the

i . S o f attract ve spot tates Delaware and Pennsylvania , On R R the east side of the idg e oad , and was a member of the convention for n F s n F C i ear the alls , ta ds a building once framing the ederal onst tution . H e T M itfl in w a s 1 2 r inhabited by homas , an early , in 79 , a membe of the conve m G r overno of Pennsylvania . He was an L o n whi ch framed the constitution of i , p . w a s o active patriot and a partici ant n the Delaware He a volumin us writer , battle of Princeton . T rumbull has pre and his productions have been published s erved his portrait on canvas . in two volumes. He studied law in T he F S t . a n i a d site of ort Davids , ancient Ph l delphia and Lon on , and his legal F F . n a n ishing House , is near the alls Joh att inments were exte sive . He founded ’ o f Dickinson , author the Farmer s on Co Ca r ” and endowed Dickins llege, at , r o f Fi P nn va n a Letters was a membe this shing lisle , e syl i . HE WI S SAH] 28 T CK01V.

T HE W I S S AH I C KON.

T r i s r m on e r o f r r his st eam a most e arkable , a small ma k thei g ateful ackn ow r r e l e d e m e n ts T ir i t whethe we conside its natural attra g . hey d ected to be or w h b tions , the associations hich history ornamented wit suita le devi ces . Some

. o f t o f w a r and legend have mingled with its name the principal ac ions the , in T he entrance to its mouth was the scen e which you distinguished yourself by r r r of a successful ret eat by Lafayette , by you bravery and conduct , a e therefore

r r . T which a large detachment unde his rep esented upon it hese , with a few

. T he r command was saved from capture emblematic figu es , all admirably well r c v . B masterly manoeuv e was hig hly applaud executed , make its prin ipal alue y l d i n o f r F a f ed , and was du y acknowle ged by an help the exquisite a tists rance ” R r Brr e n r I s r scription , et eat of a en Hill , fo ds , find it easy to expres eve y graved upon a sword presented to Lafay thing but the sense we have o f your f th e o u r u . r o C o . ette by order ongress I t was wo th , and obligations to y I r M r F r s sent to the Gene al by iniste rank therefo e only add that , with the mo t h lin , accompanied by the following cha perfect esteem , I ave the honor to be , ’ r a ct eri st i c letter etc . 2 On the W h o f a ssy A 1 . P , ugust 4, 779 issa ickon a portion the — b o f S I R T he C f G . ongress , sensible o attle ermantown was fought U S A r your merit towards the nited tates , mong the mo e noted personages r n but unable adequately to reward it , de who dwelt upon its banks, we e Joh e l i u s R t erm i n e d to present you with a sword as K p and D avi d ittenhouse .

JO H NKEL P I U S . ” W of W rn D h Kel iu s w a s v . John p a isionary scholar , oman the ilde ess eat who brought a colony o f kindred spirits came early to the leading spirit o f the o f t the of from Germany t owards the close the grea delusion , and H ermits the R i n 1 . T m 7th century hey settled upon what idge gradually passed away , any R e i 1i d u l in i r b e was then known as the idg , and g g to the last n their eccent ic du l e d i n v s s g in visions of some vague event , lief, living ca es , and practicing fa t , which they termed the coming of the vigils , etc .

D R T T EN O U S E DAV I I H . ” n d Rittenhouse appears in strong contrast tion to these days . A it has been well E i : He n o to Ke lpiu s . ver practical n all his said gave time to earn money r of ideas , he became no less celebrated fo beyond the most simple necessities r h ffi his mechanical skill than fo his achieve life , and although called to igh o ces , i n o n l a s r ments in the fields of science . In his he had interest them y the pe / r fo rm a n c e o f w r idle hours he constructed an orre y , now duties which ere necessa y

Ne w . r his z in use in the College of Jersey H e fo the well being of fellow citi ens . — - m m obtained a world wide reputation , was He lived the first and ost fa ous of for many years President of the Philo that illustrious line through which Am e o S - n sophical ociety , and held many impor rica is rising to pre eminence amo g the

tant public offices . Jefferson says of he died “ him : W e have supposed that Ritten a sincere believer in the Christian reve ” A s house must be considered second to no lation . mong other important er b e r R w as the astronomer living ; as a genius first , vices endered by ittenhouse ’ — d o f M n cause self taught ; as an artist , because a j ustment ason and Dixo s Line , he has exhibited as gr eat a proof o f and the settlement of the boundary lines m s S Ne w New echanical kill as the world ever pro between the tates of York , 6 h e t . 1 du c e d . n o He has indeed made a Jersey, and Pennsylvania In 7 9 h a s a o n o f A world , but he by imitation p was appointed , behalf the meri r a che d n M k S o i s v p o earer his a er than any can Philosophical c ety , to ob er e the r f n mere man who has lived from the crea t ansit o Ve us . 2 LEGENDS AND VEEJ T JES . 9

L EG END S AND V ER I T I ES .

From veritabl e history we pass to the legends con n e c te d with the

W issahickon . It flows through a narrow valley , and abounds in most delightful rural scenery and maj estic trees of all varieties . Its Indian name de notes a yellow colored stream . T he selection of the spot by John Kelpi u s and his followers , . and t heir s t r a n g e o f m ode life , may h ave g iven rise to many of the legends extant . However they may have arisen , they demand a passing notice . ’ T HE Lov nn s LEAP is a rock two hundred feet above the level o f the stream , and a quarter of a mile above the Log Ca b On e of Kel in . pius’s disciples is supposed to be the ” hero 10 v e r . Becoming weary o f for . waiting “ T he W oman of W ” the ilderness , he is said to have leaped from the

rock to meet her . R 1 N M o M . ’ S O K KLE R C . h O T is rock rises THE W ISSAH ICK N . abruptly from th e ’ a n d i i r , creek s edge , and ts ascent s extremely is a most singula proj ection from i T he i n d ffi cult and dangerous . most its summit may be seen all the wild credible stories are told about the poor beauties of the surrounding c ou n tiy . r r c T HE M O A TE Y i er old w om a n who fell f om this o k . It N S R s located furth 0 L EGENDS AND VER I T JE 3 S .

on up the stream , the summit of a high hill . It is a large stone build ing , once used as m on a s ter T he a y . building is i n a dilapidated con‘ v dition . In a al ley below is a spot called the Ba p tis r t e y . Here con verts were i m d T he merse . yard a d j o i n i n g the dwelling was used for purposes o f On burial . an e n elevated plat , compassed by a wall , the burial service was chant ed . Some think its occupants were B aptists , w h i l e others affirm that they belonged to that branch o f mystics w h i c h afterward settled in the neighb or of E t hood phra a . T HE VEs CA . About three miles up the W issa OH N KEL I J P U S . hi ck o n are situ t r r G i s ated in a valley wha a e known as the the eservoir at ermantown . It an he u o f o f C . T n of 1 aves origin and ses some iron bridge , with four spa s 72 feet

. On e o f o f 00 them may be traced them each , and a length nearly 7 feet . w a s T 8 o n used by miners prospecting for hree piers , 3 feet high , are a foun r e u 20 treasures . Large rocks cove its dation feet high , giving an altitude of f 10 O o . trance . thers the caves appear to be 3 feet above the creek ’ a t T HE I OOL natural , and have strang e legends HERM TS P , j ust above the B t a che d . to them Pipe ridg e , has legendary associations — T T HE PIP E BRI D GE his structure connected with it . Its wild and pi ct u was erected to carry ou t an idea origi r e squ e surroundings have been cele Dr F b r a t e d u m n a te d . by ranklin in his will , in pon canvas by any artists . which h e suggested that a certain legacy T his spot was the scene o f a portion o f o f of Germ a n t ow n b e for e bequeathed to the city Philadelphia the battle , refer red “ be used at the end o f o n e hundred to n o t i VALL Y GR N— y ears , if done before , n bringing by E EE Just above the Pool o f W V G pipes the water the issahickon is alley reen , a favorite reso rt fo r so Creek into the town , as to supply the equestrians . It has a good hotel . Its ” n o t inhabitants . His legacy could yet name suggests a transition from the wild u hi s h b e sed , but idea has been carried scenery through w ich we have been u t o f r c o in the erection this b idge , which passing to the lear skies and bright s c a rries the w ater from Roxbo rough to sun hine .

ABLE OEDI T ANCES E C 2 T T . 3 S ,

2 0 D F S r s % acres ; Lake Park , 4 acres ; ear acres 3 roods ; ranklin quare , 7 ac e 1 E r R S 6 c 2 born Park , % acre ; llis Park , 3 3 oods ittenhouse quare , a res U 1 f n W S 6 - acres ; nion Park , 7 acres ; Jef erso roods ; ashington quare , acres 2

' V S 2 Park , 5 acres ; ernon Park , 4 acres ; roods ; Independence quare , 4 acres 1 26 r S 2 2 r in all , nearly acres , i n addition to oods Jefferson quare , acres oods . B T he o R . r the iverside , acres oston , first Parks public inclosures Ne w W Nr C 8 . A ommon , 4 acres Haven , oos laid out in o th merica for the plea G 1 6 o f ter , 5 acres ; the reen , acres ; the sure and convenience the people , were B w . of re ster , 5 5 acres Philadelphia , Hunt dedicated at the settlement Phila F N S i ng Park , 45 acres ; airmount Park , delphia , in the ortheastern , outheast .

. T he a N S a n acres other Philadelphi ern , orthwestern , outhwestern d o r — 68 1 S r S 1 . parks squares are Logan quare , 7 Cent e quares , in

T A BLEOF DI S T ANC ES .

FROM FAIRMOUNT ’ T o G A B T o F v i a G irard venue ridge alls , eorge s Hill miles . E T he W v i a Lansdowne ntrance issahickon , 2 R R Lansdowne % miles . iver oad ’ G T he W v i a eorge s Hill , direct issahickon , ’ v i a Be l George s Hill T he W v i a mont issahickon , B m t E B el ont , direc ast ank ’ B v i a G r F F W elmont , eo ge s rom alls to issahi ckon T o M S Hill . aple pring Hotel M v i a T he B ount Prospect , Pipe ridge Belmont Valley Green M v i a T he F F ount Prospect , irst ountain George’s Hill Indi an Rock ’ T he F v i a R T M R alls , iver horp s ill oad Road Chestn u t H ill

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