K. S. Dodge Printing Co., 12 Warren Street, N. Y, Class F 1 1^ Book ^4A CiC inni CR^s'TT' \T r-MlK ^T""SV ^^OT^Tv ijuiUfUiM; innirirrriria" i REFERENCE. marked oo tlio ta&p U B and Statues. 1 if itrF^riiiir r ir^inr^ irir^i^nritrnrnrirTnr^ ififi n No. 1. Bustor Vou Uumboldt. No. 5. Site for O'C " 6. Siolueof AuldLangSyiio. " 7. Jlorfle MoDummt " 8. Statue of Comnorco. I. Seveuth Rc?imcnt Sla' . StAtuc of the Kagle^. . Statue of the Tigress. / COMPLETE -GUIDE NEW YORK, "v^i:t:e3: ivc^ip. 1877, c/ Copyright, 1877, Philip AfcMAHON. AH rights reserved. ENTS. 4^ CONT n PAGE. PAGE. Area, Plan, Topographj^ Etc., . 4 Loch, Pool, Cascade, and Huddle - Art Museum, . 16 stone Bridge, . 33 Art Galler3% . . 30 Menagerie, and Bird House, 14 Approaches to Mount St. Vincent, 30 Museum of Natural History. 15 Amusements, . 20 Meteorological Observatory, 16 Ball Ground, The, . 10 Monuments and Statues, . 17 Belvedere, The, . 12 Mall, The, .... 6 Bonfire Rock, . 19 Marble Arch, 9 Boating Facilities, . 22 Mount St. Vincent, 29 Boat Landings, Signal 3. and Fares, 23 Mineral Springs, The, 27 Block House, The, . 28 Means of Access to the Park, 38 Carriage Service, . . 23 Nursery, The, 30 Carrousel, The, . 21 North MeadoviT, 32 Casino, The, . 26 Old Redoubt, The, 28 Cave and Stone Arch, . 12 Organization, 36 Cedar Hill, . . 13 Ordinances of the Park, . 36 Cherry Hill and Conco use, . 11 Pond, The, 9 Children's Carriages and Swings, 21 Promontory, The, . 10 Commissioners and Officers, . 36 Pergola, The, 18 Conctrt Grounds, . 7 Pony Service, 20 Conservatory Water, . 20 Parks of Europe and America, and Croton Waterworks, . 27 their Extent, . 34 Dairj% The, , 26 Park Gates, 35 Dene, The, . . 13 Ramble, The, 11 Donkey Service, . 20 Rocks, . . . 18 Drives, Walks, Bridle, and Trans- Rolling Chairs, 22 verse Roads, . 6 Refreshments, . , . 26 Early History of the Park, . 3 Sheepfold, The, 11 Esplanade, The, . 8 Summit Rock, 19 Green, or Common, . 10 Spur Rock, .... 19 Green Walk, The, . 13 Seats and Shelter, . 35 Glade, The, . 13 Terrace, The, 8 Goal Carriages, . 21 Terrace Restaurant, 26 Harlem Meer, . 32 Tunnel, The, 16 Harlem Heights, . . 29 Umpire Rock, 19 Horse Pond, . 19 Vista Rock, 18 Kinderberg, The, . . 22 Visitors to the Park for 14 years, Winter Amusements, Skating, 33 Lake, The, . . 8 Sleighing, Etc., 34 Central Park: • ITS OI|IGIN AND WONDEIjFUL PROGI|ESS. I]\[ compiling a Guide to Central Park, it was thought that the work would be incomplete if a brief history of its founding and progress were omitted. It has been in existence only a short period, and its fame for beauty anci attractiveness has be- come world-wide. No similar resort anywhere can vie with it in artistic arrangement, and much credit is due to the public spirit which has fostered its growth, and the administration which has had it in charge. Early History of the Park. In 1849, the rapid growth of the city made it apparent that the small parks were inadequate to the requirements of the in- habitants. Among the first advocates to establish a large park for the people, Mr. A. J. Downing was the most prominent. Hecognizing its necessity, he visited England in I80O, and on his return published descriptions of the public parks of that country. In 1851, Mayor Kingsland sent a message to the Common Council, recommending the consideration of a project for a grand public pleasure ground. A committee of that body reported favorably, and by an Act of the Legislature of 1851, Jones' Wood was allotted as the site. The Committee of the Common Coun- cil at once recommended a change of location, and by an Act passed in 1853, the present grounds were finally selected. The original limits of the park were between Fifty ninth Street and One Hundred and Sixth Street, and Fifth and Eighth Avenues, but this area was subsequently extended to One Hundred and Tenth Street, its present northern boundary. In 1855, tlie Com- mon Council, by a resolution, sought to reduce the limits, but Fernando Wood, who was then Mayor, promptly vetoed the measure. The city acquired the title to the grounds in 1856, and on May 19, of the same year, Mayor Wood and Street Commis- sioner Taylor were appointed a Commission for the management of the Park. At the same time Egbert L. Viele received tlie ap- pointment of Chief Engineer, and an Advisory Committee, con- sisting of Washington Irving, Charles P. Briggs, James Phalen, and Stewart Browii, was organized. The first President of the Central Park Commissioners elected was J. E. Cooley, and Andrew H. Green was chosen Treasurer. Work was first begun August 12, 1857, when some laborers were employed to remove stenes, and open surface drains. The Commissioners invited competitive , designs for laying out the Park, and the plan devised by Mr. Frederick Law Olmsted and Mr. Calvert Yaiix was chosen April 1, 1858. After the plan was selected, work progressed rapidly, and the grounds received the first tree planted on October 17, 1858. Water was let into the Lake on the 7th of the following December. In 1859, the area was enlarged to tlie present limits, and the old Boston Post Road, through the Park, closed. The Ramble was the portion first opened, and in June, 1859, the public were informed by advertisement that it was ready for the reception of visitors. Since then, Central Park has been growing in beauty ; new attractions have been added from year to year, until artistic skill has almost become exhausted, and as a pleasure resort it stands without a rival. Area, Plan, Topography, Etc. The entire length of the Park, from North to South, is a little over two and a half miles, imd its breadth, from East to West, is a fraction over half a mile. It is a parallelogram in form, well defined, and regular in its outlines. The topographical aspect is as varied as nature and human ingenuity could well devise. The grounds are known as the North and South Park, ihe Receiving Reservoirs of the Croton Aqueduct serving as the divid- ing line, but not severing the connection. The scenery of the lower park is more artificial, and, although not superior to that in the upper Park, the skill of the artist is differently marked. The North Park, between the new Receiving Reservoir and its utmost limit, is full of romance, and it also presents some features of great historic value. ^ The general plan was devised to suit the tastes of all, and the chief aim was to make Central Park a place where everyone could find enjoyment. All over its broad surface a labyrinthian series of roadways to accommodate persons in carriages, on horseback, or on foot, have been constructed with wonderful skill. The drives, bridle roads, and walks run like arteries in every direction, coming in contact in their course with all the beautiful and interesting features of the varied landscape. They are so adapted that pedestrians, equestrians, or those in carriages, each thread a separate domain, and yet the beauties of the place are lost to neither. There are 19 grand openings, or gates, each bearing an appropriate name by wiiich visitors can enter. There are three carriageways which are designated as the East, West, and Center Drive. The entrance to the principal or Center Drive is on Fifth Avenue at Fiftj'-ninth Street. The East and West Drives are reached by gates on either side of the Park, and all three converge on each other at given points. Four transverse roads, hidden from the view of visitors, and running parallel to each other, cross the Park from East to West. These are for the ac- commodation of trucks and heavy wagons. The entire area within the Park enclosure is 840 acres. With Manhattan Square, which lies on the West side, and the walks outside the Park walls, the total measurement is 937 acres. The space given up to rural re- creation, including land and water, is 638 acres. Surrounding the Park, where it has been found necessary, a stone wall rises to a height of three feet ten inches. At present a wall stretcht s across the entire southern boundary, and as far on the East side as Ninety-seventh Street. On the West side it reaches to Eighty- second Street. The length already built exceeds 16,500 feet ; the total length required to be erected is 29,025 feet, or nearly six miles. Outside of the Park, on the East side, a broad graveled walk extends as far North as Ninety-seventh Street. It is planted on both sides with maple and elm trees, which, in sum- mer, form a beautiful canopy overhead. There are 55 acres of meadow surface unbroken by ledges and unshaded by trees. This portion covers six spaces, of one acre or more in extent. The North meadow contains 19 acres ; the Green 16 acres; and the Ball Ground 10 acres. There are three other open spaces which occupy the remaining 10 acres of meadow land. The grounds covered with woods, groves, and shrubbery, measures about 400 acres. The area of the Park covered by water, exclusive of that taken up by the Croton Water Works, is 435 acres. "The Lake" takes 20 acres; "Harlem Meer," 12|; " The Pond," 4*; " Conservatory Water," 2i ; " The Pool," 2i; and " The Lock," If. The number of hard}^ trees, shrubs, and vines which have been planted, ranges between 400,000 and 500,000. Of this number over 140,000liave been put down since 1870. At present there 6 are over 20,000 hardy woody plants, chiefly rooted cuttings in the Park Nursery. During the three years previous to the publication of the last general report of the Park Commissioners, 50,000 hardy perennial plants had been propagated in the Nursery, and planted in dif- ferent parts of the Park. Within the same period over 160,000 hardy ferns and common wild plants of the woods and swamps, were collected and used in the adornment of the grounds . Drives, Walks, Bridle, and Transverse Roads. The entire length of the Carriage Drives is nine and two-fifth miles. They vary in width from sixty to fifteen feet, the mean average being fifty-four. Including the portions devoted to "carriages in waiting," the Drives occupy 51 f acres of the park territory. The length of the riding ways, or Bridle Roads, is 5^ miles. They have an average width of 16^ feet, and cover 15 ,\ acre«. The Walks measure 28^ miles, and range from 4 to 40 feet in breadth. Their average width is 18 feet. They occupy d9-j\ acres. There are four Transverse Roads which cross the Park at a lower level than any part of its surface, almost totally obscured from the visitor's view. They are broad highways, adapted for heavy traffic, and were made for the convenience of public travel between the portions of the city on both sides of the Park. They cross from the followmg points : Transverse Road, No. 1, from Sixty-fifth Street on the East to Sixty-sixth Street on the West side ; No. 2, from Seventy-ninth Street on both sides ; No. 3, from Eighty-fifth Street on the East to Eighty-sixth Street on the West; and No. 4, from Ninety- seventh Street on either side. THE SOUTH PARK. The Mall, It is to the Mall, perhaps, that the greatest number of visitors throng in fine weather, especially on Saturdays, when there is music. It is a broad, smooth boulevard, traversing the park in a northerly direction, for a quarter of a mile from the Shak- speare Statue, erected where the East and West drives meet at the South end of the great promenade. The Main Promenade is thirtj^-five feet wide. In its course northward, two walks lead- ing from the Museum, Menagerie, and Dene cross it, and a pleas- ant pathway flanks it on either side. In the intervening spaces between the walks, umbrageous elms stretch out their branches overhead. The trees are planted just close enough to shade pedestrians, and }^et not mar the beautiful panorama which lies on every side. All the most pleasing and interesting features of the South Park are easily accessible from the Mall, and a major- ity of the monuments are seen grouped along its margins. These serve to give the surrounding spectacle a classic charm, seldom equaled anywhere. At the south end, on the east side, the statue of Shakspeare breaks prominently on the view, while a little far- ther on, the fstatue of Walter Scott is met. A few rods from Walter Scott's statue, and on a line with it, the statue of Fitz- Greene Halleck, the American poet, is seated on a temporary pedestal. Still farther on, and nearer to the Concert Grounds, the site for the O'Connell monument has been located. On the west side, at its northern and southern points, the statues of the Eagles and the Indian are seen. The Green, a large expanse of meadow land, lies also on the west side. In Spring, flocks of sheep and lambs graze upon the rich, green sward ; and later on in the season, when the pasture becomes somewhat bare, the grounds are thrown open and visitors may roam over them at will. The different pathways which traverse the South Park, all lead to the Mall, and all the drives pass witiiin full view of it. It leads visi- tors in proximity to the Lakes, and The Ramble, and directly to the Concert Grounds and Terrace. Children's Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Sixty-fourth Street, is the nearest entrance to it. Car- riages are not permitted through this gate. The entrance on Fifth Avenue at Fifty-ninth Street, is the shortest carriage route to the Mall. Concert Grounds. The Concert Grounds are on the North end of the Mall, ad- joining the Terrace, and near the Lakes and Boat House. They are planted with trees on both sides, and large stone vases filled with flowers surround a beautiful fountain which sends up a perpetual shower of silvery jets. The Green is close by, and on summer evenings, when there is music, it is not unusual to see as many as fifty thousand people congregated on the Mall and in the vicinity of the music stand. The performance begins at 4 o'clock each Saturday, and continues until a well-selected number of pieces are discoursed. The programme is exposed on an elevated bulletin board, where it can be readily seen by all. The music usually begins in the month of June, and lasts till the appropria- tion for the purpose is exhausted. The entrances by Inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-second Street, and Woman's Gate, on Eighth Avenue at the same street, is the shortest way to the music stand. The Terrace. The Terrace stretches across the North side of the Concert Grounds, between the drives leading from Inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue, at Seventy-second Street, and Woman's Gate, on Eighth Avenue, at the opposite side of the park. It affords a magnificent view of the Lake and the slopes of the Ramble, and is a much favored resort tor promenaders. The park carriages stop at Terrace Bridge to take up or set down passengers. To reach the Terrace the entrance by Inventors' Gate will be found the most convenient. The Esplanade. Descending a number of spacious steps under Terrace Bridge, leading from the Concert Grounds and Terrace, the Esplanade is reached. It is a large, circular promenade, on the shore of the lower Lake. The Bethesda fountain is erected in the center, and the boats make their landings here on their courses around the Lakes. This is a central point of the South Park, and two walks, one leading westward, and crossing the Lake by Bow Bridge, the other, leading eastward, conducts visitors to the Ramble, the Cave, and the Belvedere. Inventor's Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy- second Street, is the nearest approach to the Esplanade from the East side of the Park, and Woman's Gate, on Eighth Avenue at Seventy second Street, is the nearest from the West side. The Lake. The Lake is one of the most pleasing features of the Park, and probably attracts a greater number of visitors than any other spot within the inclosure. It is a charmingly irregular sheet of water, and, although artificial, few would suppose it to be so. It is admitted to be as near an approach to a natural lake as it is possible for human skill to contrive. Along its borders bewitch- ing nooks and inlets intrude themselves into the beautiful scenery which surround it on every side. It is spanned between Cherry Hill and the Ramble by Bow Bridge, which divides the water into the upper and lower Lake. On both Lakes specimens of nearly every species of water fowl disport themselves. The swans add much to their general attractiveness, and, during summer, entice man}- visitors to the walks around the borders of the water. Throughout the Boating Season, a fleet of small craft is kept busy carrying pleasure seekers to the different points of interest around the shores. An ornamental boat-house is built on the East side, and several landings, where passage can be taken, are erected on both sides at convenient points. On the approach of winter, the water is drawn off to a safe depth, and when the ice is strong enough for skating, notice is given to the public. The Park is kept open till midnight during the skating season, and great care is taken to preserve the ice in good condition. When it becomes rough the Lake is flooded to the depth of a few inches, and by this means the surface is always smooth. The popularity o*" the Lakes as a winter resort is at- tested by the multitudes which repair there for exercise on the ice. To reach them, either on foot or in carriages, Inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-second Street, or Woman's Gate, on Eighth Avenue at Seventy-second Street, will be found the most accessible entrances. Marble Arch. The Marble Arch is at the South-west end of the Mall, under- neath the drive. There are many arches and bridges throughout the Park, which greatly enhance the beauty of the scenery, but this is the most prominent one in the South Park. It is a mar- vel of architectural beauty, and its construction elicits the admiration of all wlio go to the place. It conducts the visitor from the Mall to the l3airy, Kinderberg, and all the delightful scenery encompassing the Pond and Promontory. Seats are pro- vided under the curves, and a drinking fountain flows from a niche in the wall. It is readily seen from the Mall, but to reach it directly from the outside, either Artists' Gate, at Sixth Avenue, xlrtisans' Gate, at Seventh Avenue, or Scholars' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Fifty-ninth Street, will lead to it. The Pond. The Pond is an artistically arranged sheet of water, lying in the South-east corner of the Park, between the Drives. It en- circles the Promontory in part, and is crossed at one point by 10 Gapstow Bridge. A pleasant, shady walk winds around its shore, and through the lovely scenery of the vicinity. The water of the Pond covers four and four-fifth acres. The visitor will see it on the left as he enters the Park by Scholars' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Fifty-ninth Street, where a pleasant pathway leading to it will be observed. Artists' Gate, at Sixth Avenue, on the same street, will also bring the visitor to it. The Promontory. The Promontory is an artistically wooded elevation, skirted by the waters of the Pond, at the South-east end of the Park. It is skillfully planted with trees and shrubbery. Its aspect adds much to the grandeur of the surrounding scenery. The Green or Common. The Green is a large patch of meadow, containing nineteen acres, and situated West of the Mall. It is divided from it by the Center Drive and the walks which stretch along the east side of the Promenade. In Spring and Summer the Park Sheep, with their young, are fed upon it, and in Winter, when it is covered with snow, it contributes much to the grandeur of the Park. When the Spring is advanced, the Green" is thrown open to the public on Saturdays. A blue pennant with white stars, hoisted on the flag-staff, erected on the grounds, is the signal that visitors may go upon the grass, and sign boards, bearing the word "Common," are placed at all the approaches to it. The entrance by Woman's Gate, on Eighth Avenue at Seventy- second Street, is the nearest way to the Green. The Ball Ground. The Ball Ground is a plot of land containing ten acres. It is situated in the South-west end of the Park. A commodious cot- tage, for the use of ball players, and called Ball Players' House, is built on the North side of the ground. When the grass is in condition, permission is given to the boys of the public schools, under 16 years of age, to play ball on Saturdays. On Wednesdays it is given up to girls for croquet playing. It is only a short dis- tance Irom Merchants' Gate, at Fifty-ninth Street and Eighth Avenue, and will be reached most readily by that entrance. The walks from Artisans' Gate, at Fifty-ninth Street and Seventh Avenue, or Artists' Gate, at Fifty-ninth Street and Sixth Avenue, also lead to it. A red flag on the staff, placed on the Grounds, 11 indicates that the Green is closed ; a blue flag with a white ball in the center, that it is open for ball playing ; a white flag with red ball, tliat it is open for croquet playing ; a blue pennant with white stars is the signal that the public may roam over the Grounds at will. Cherry Hill and Concourse. Cherry Hill is a picturesque eminence, crowned with trees and shrubbery. Its base is bordered by the Lake, and the walks leading from the Terrace and Esplanade, in the direction of the Ramble, wind around iis sides. Its crest forms a beautiful Concourse, to which all the drives lead. A fountain and drinking pond for horses stands in the center. Much of the scenery surrounding the Mall can be viewed from different points of the walks which vvind through it. ^ Wo- man's Gate, on Eighth Avenue at Seventy-second Street, is the nearest entrance to it from the West side, and inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-second Street, is the nearest from the East. The Sheepfold. The Sheepfold is a neat building in keeping with the general aspect of the Park, It is erected on the wf st side, near the line of Eighth Avenue, between Sixty- sixth and Sixty-seventh Streets, at the South-west corner of Tiie' Green. A large number of the finest sheep to be seen anywhere are raised here every year. The care necessary for bringing up young sheep, excludes the public from the interior of the fold, but the style of the architecture and other features of the surroundings, will be found interesting. The walks and drives from Woman's Gate, on Eighth Avenue and Seventy-second Street, or Merchants' Gate, on Eighth Avenue at Fifty-eighth Street, pass by it. The Ramble. The Ramble is an elevated portion, lying between the Lakes and the South boundary of the waterworks. It is here, prob- ably, that the skill and ingenuity of the landscape artist strikes the visitor with greatest surprise. Along the slopes, and over the crest a series of walks twist and coil themselves into a myriad of nooks and corners, each full of beauty. It is adorned all over 12 with trees, shrubs, and flowers, and here and there, projecting from its surface, huge rocks are met, from which the entire land- scape of the South Park can be viewed. The topographical survey divides the Grounds into the East and West Ramble. The western portion contains the marvelous Cave, and Stone Arch, and Yista Rock, the highest natural elevation in the Park. The Belvedere is on the extreme North of the Ramble Grounds, overlooking the waterworks. No carriage drives have been constructed through them, as that would mar the beauty, and interfere with the object of construction. It has been made a luxurious retreat for visitors on foot, and rustic seats and shady arbors are met at convenient resting places It would be impossible to even meagerly describe the many attractive features of this portion of the Park. No pen picture could convey more than an idea of its beauties. It is necessary to take a "ramble" through it to get a conception of what it contains. Inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy- second Street, and Woman's Gate, on Eighth Avenue at the same street, on the West side, will conduct the visitor to its southern approaches. To reach its northern extremity, the passage by Miners' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-ninth Street, through the Green Walk, is the nearest route. The Cave, and Stone Arch. The Cave is one of the great curiosities of the Park. It is in the Ramble, and is considered one of the most attractive features of that popular resort. A number of owls, perched under ledges of the rock out of which it is formed, contribute much to its natural beauty. When visitors enter the Ramble they will observe sign boards, pointing the way to tlie Cave, and all other interest- ing objects. The Stone Arch is a marvel, partly of nature, but chiefly contrived by human skill. It is directly West of the Cave in the Ramble, and cannot be easily passed unnoticed. The Belvedere. The Belvedere is a lofty stone tower, built on the summit of the Ramble. It overlooks the old and new Reservoirs, and has an elevation of 167 feet above the level of the Hudson. It has a winding stairway of solid stone, running to the top story. It is provided with windows, from which a most magnificent view can be obtained. The South Park lies under the eye, and in the dis- 13 tance, southward, many of tlie principal buildings in the upper part of the city can be traced. The shores of Long Island and New Jersey are plainly visible from its lofty summit. The ves- sels moving to and fro on the North and East Rivers can be seen, and the country, for many miles, is brought under the eye. There is no other point within the city limits where a view embracing such a varied panorama can be had. The Green Walk. Descending from the Belvedere, a short path, East, leads to an oval rustic arbor, at the West end of the Green Walk. The Walk is about ten feet wide, inclosed on the sides and overhead with witch hazel and vines. It traverses the space between the southern boundary of the Croton Waterworks, and Transverse Road, No. 2, and leads the visitor into the East side Ramble, and to the Boat House. By entering at Miners' Gate, on JFifth Avenue at Seventy-ninth Street, a foot path will be found, which diverges into this luxurious inclosure. Persons desiring to enter the Ramble from the East side of the Park, will find the Green Walk a ver}^ convenient path of ingress. The Dene. The Dene is a beautiful valley. East of the Mall, and North- west of the Menagerie and Museum. It occupies the greater portion of the territory between Children's Gate, at Sixty^fourth Street, and Woman's Gate, at Seventy-second Street, on the East side of the park. Delightful walks intertwine themselves all over its surface. The Donkey Service is organized to take children around it, and its name has become a familiar theme with the young folks visiting the Park. Cedar Hill. Cedar Hill is on the left of the visitor as the Park is entered by Woman's Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy ^second Street. Its slopes are crowned with trees, shrubbery, and flowers. A path, running northward, from "Conservatory Water," in the direction of the Glade, leads through it. The Glade. The Glade is that part of the Park Grounds East of the East Drive, near " Conservatory Water. It is seen on the left, a short distance after the Park is entered by Miners' Gate, at Seventy- ninth Street and Fifth Avenue. u Menagerie and Bird House. Ko visitor to the Park should fail to see the Menagerie and Bird House, with their collections of wild animals and rare birds. They are open to visitors every day in the year, from 8 o'clock in the morning, till half an hour l)efore sunset. They are close together, on the East side of the Park, near the old Arsenal, which contains the Museum of Natural History. Children's Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Sixt3^-fourth Street, takes the visitor directly to both. A list of the species of animals and birds to be seen in and around the Menagerie, is here given : Carnivora Building. Lions, tigers, leopards, panthers, sunbears antelopes, zebras, yaks, camels, the axis deer and young, together with every variety of deer. Around the Menagerie, browsing on the grass, will be seen American bison, African buffalo, dromedaries, Kerry cows, and other varieties of cattle. In the tanks are the sea lion, beaver, and alligator. The Monkey House contains a variety of monkeys. They are a very attractive feature of the Menagerie. Bird House. The Bird House is situated East of the Carnivora Building. Its stock of curiosities consists of a large collection of ?mall sing- ing birds, eagles, parrots, cockatoos, and paroquets. There is a variety of fowl in cages outside the Bird House, such as adjutants, cranes, storks, pelicans, and a species known as "laughing jackass." It is a great novelty to watch the animals and birds at their meals, and many make it a point to visit the Menagerie at the liours they are fed. Following are the meal hours of the dif- ferent species: Animals, 2.30 p.m.; the sea lion, at 10 a.m., and 3 P.M. Birds — eagles at 10 a.m., the other birds at 3 p.m. In addition to the rare birds to be seen at the Menagerie, there are many others throughout the Park, and on the Lakes. Princi- pal among the fowls on the water, are black and white swans, wild geese, Chinese, snow, and Toulouse geese, and a great variety of ducks. 15 Museum of Natural History. The Museum of Natural History occupies the old Arsenal Building, beside the Menagerie on the East side of the Park. Many rare additions have been made recently to its valuable con- tents. A tour of inspection over the different floors of the build- ing, will amply repay the sightseer as well as the student. The Museum is open every day in the year, except Sundays. On Mondays and Tuesdays it is reserved for Students provided with passes from the Commissioners or Trustees. The most polite attention is shown to visitors, and any information desired is gladly furnished. Its growing popularity is shown by-the number of persons which passed through its doors last year. The total was double that of any similar institution in Europe, amounting to nearly a million and a quarter. A new building, to meet the re- quirements of the accumulating art treasures, has been erected on Manhattan Square, on the opposite side of the Park. The collec- tions will be removed to the new quarters during the Fall. As a sort of aid to a thorough inspection of the many curiosities to be seen, a list of the different collections is here appended : First Floor.— Arab Courier, attacked by lions ; bronze statue of George Washington, marble statue of Columbus, Stone Idols from Central America, Skeleton of Walrus, and stuffed animals. Second Floor. — Embalmed bodies of Chief, wife, and child of the Chinook, or Flathead tribe of Indians; a dried human body, found in a salt cave in Kentucky; a number of embalmed skulls ; Egyptian mummies; human bones; insects; antiquities fiom Cen- tral and South America ; pottery from the mounds of North America; Idols from Tropical America; specimens of the various games in use in China, the musical instruments used by the Datives, and a miscellaneous collection of implements from different aboriginal peoples of every clime; stuffed birds of Africa; skeletons of birds, animals, and fishes; also mounted fishes. A large col- lection of reptiles and fishes, preserved in alcohol ; specimens of ornamental and building stones ; collection of minerals; corals of the East and West Indies, and corals of Florida. Placed in glass cases, in the center of this floor, are Jones' celebrated American Archaeological collection, procured principally in the State of Georgia; also Haine's American collection of xlrchoeological treasures, gathered in New Jersey and on Long Island; DeMor- gan's Archaeological collection from the North of France, and rare stone implements from Denmark and Switzerland. 16 Third Floor. — A very large collection of stuffed monkeys, and monkeys' skeletons, belonging to the old and the new worlds; carnivora from many lands; marsupial animals from Australia; a large collection of stuffed antelopes and deer from Africa and Asia; the skeleton of an Irish deer of enormous proportions; a stuffed wild buffalo from the Czar's forest, in Russia; and a large collection of stuffed lions, tigers, and wild cats from Africa and Asia. On the same floor there is a splendid collection of stuffed birds of very brilliant plumage, from Australia, also very bril- liantly colored humming birds from South America. Insects of many species are preserved in glass cases on all the floors. Art Museum. The new building erected to contain the art treasures now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in West Fourteenth Street, near Sixth Avenue, is located on the East side of the Park opposite Eighty-second Street. During the course of the year, it is intended to remove the entire contents to the new structure. The collections are very- rare and valuable, consisting of many pictures by the most emi- nent of the old masters; the Di Cesnola gems of ancient pottery, bronze and gold and silver articles from Cyprus ; Castellani's col- lection of gold, bronze, and majolica articles from different parts of the world ; also. Prime's and Hoe's collection of pottery and porcelaine. Miners' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-ninth Street, conducts directly to the Art Museum. The Meteorological Observatory. The Meteorological Observatory is located on the top floor of the old Arsenal, over the Museum. It has Latitude 40° 45' 58" North, and Longitude 7d^ 57' 58 " West. Its height above the sea is 97 feet. From the roof of the building a splendid view of the Park and upper portion of the city can be had. The instru- ments used in taking the weather signals are exposed to visitors, and no restraint is placed upon any one who desires to inspect them. The Tunnel. The Tunnel is cut through a solid mass of rock to make way for Transverse Road, No. 2, crossing the Park from Seventy -ninth Street and Fifth Avenue, to the opposite side on Eighth Avenue. It is a monument of engineering skill, and, although it cannot be IT inspected readily from the Park, it will repay visitors to cross tlie Transverse Road, wliere it will l3e encountered about equi-distant between Filth and Eighth Avenues. Monuments and Statues. There are several Monuments and Statues erected throughout the South Park which contribute much to the general attractive- ness of the Grounds. The site of each wjII be found marked upon the map, and persons desirous of seeing them will be much facili- tated by following the directions given : The bust of Humboldt is on the left of the walk, nearly at the entrance by Scholars' Gate, at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street. Following the pathway from this entrance, along the Main or Center Drive, the 8hakspeare Monument, at the Soutli- east extremity of the Mall, is met. The statue of the Indian stands near the Drive, on the West side of the Mall, nearly opposite that of Shakspeare. Proceeding a short distance up the Mall, the Monument of Sir Walter Scott is reached, and a few rods farther on, that of Fitz-Greene Halleck, recently placed in position. The most direct route to this group of Statuary is by Scholars' Gate, at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street. The site for the O'Connell Monument is also on the Mall, a short distance South of the Concert Ground, on a line with those of Sir Walter Scott and Fitz-Greene Halleck. The spot on which it is proposed to erect it will be seen marked on the map. The Statue of Commerce is on the Drive, near the entrance by Merchants' Gate, on Eighth Avenue at Fifty-ninth Street. The Webster Statue is on the Drive, South of the Upper Lake, and the Seventh Regiment Statue stands on an elevation North-east of the Sheepfold. The walk leading from Woman's Gate, at Seventy-second Street and Eighth Avenue, is the shortest and most direct way to reach these two statues. A site has been granted by the Park Commissioners for the erection of a monument to Mazzini. It is on the Drive, near to, and West of the Webster Statue. The Statue of the Eagles is near the Concert Grounds, and can be approached either by Inventors' Gate, at Seventy-second Street and Fifth Ave- nue, or by Woman's Gate, at Seventy-second Street and Eighth Avenue. The Morse Monument is met inside the entrance by Inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-second Street. The Statue of Auld Lang Syne stands on the margin of the walk, a little North-east of the Casino. The nearest way to reach it is by Inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-second Street. The Statue of the Tigress stands upon Cherry Hill, near The 18 Terrace, and the Statue of the Falconer is North, of The Springs. The walk leading from Woman's Gate on Eighth Avenue, at Seventy-second Street, conducts most directly to both. The Bust of Schiller is located in The Ramble and overlooks Gill Bay. The path by Woman's Gate, on Eighth Avenue, at Seventy- second Street, is the shortest road to this Monument, as well as to a great many other attractions of the Park. The Pergola. The Pergola is a large rustic summer house, extending north and South on the East side of the Concert Grounds, in front of the Casino. It is constructed of trellis work, and is covered over- head and on the sides with vines. A few stone steps lead up to it from the Music Resort. The walk going South from Inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-second Street, will take the visitor to its inviting inclosures. ROCKS. Of all the natural objects which aided the artist in the work of en\bellishment, none served him to better purpose than the hoary old rocks which are seen at intervals cropping out in beautiful contrast to the surrounding scenery. Tlie most con- spicuous of these natural attractions are Vista Rock, Summit Rock, Umpire Rock, Bonfire Rock, and Spur Rock. Vista Rock. Vista Rock crowns the Ramble at its most northern point. Its elevation is 139.5 feet above the level of the Hudson. This is the highest natural point in the Park. The panorama which stretches out on all sides of the spectator, as he stands on this lofty elevation, cannot be excelled. The sides of the rock are clad all over with the most delightful trees and shrubs, and the entire South Park and upper portion of the city, lie under the eye. A beautiful rustic arbor oval in proportions is constructed in the spot from which the best view can be obtained. The shortest and most convenient route to Vista Rock, is by Miners' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventh-ninth Street. By taking the path of the Green Walk, the tourist will be led to its base, the old Reservoir, and the Belvedere. 19 Bonfire Rock. A short distance Southeast of Vista Rock, Bonfire Rock is encountered. Its elevation is 117 feet above the Hudson. It is ornamented with the skill and taste which characterises the entire landscape of the Park. A walk branching off on either side of it, from Vista Rock, leads around it and throu^jh the East Ramble. Summit Rock. Summit Rock and Concourse are on the West side of the old Receiving Reservoir, and can be seen from Eighth Avenue. Its elevation is 134. 7 feet above the Hudson. It affords a delight- ful view of the River, the Palisades, and all the adjacent country. The West Drive winds completely around, and its sides and slopes are dressed with trees, shrubs, and grassy patches. The Park view from this point is presented in a gorgeous aspect, and few places within its inclosures give a bet- ter panoramic view. The walks and drive from Mariners' Gate, at Eighty-lifth Street and Eighth Avenue, skirt it in their course southward. Umpire Rock is a great natural curiosity. It is a huge boulder projecting from the earth on the South side of the Ball Ground. Its sides are steep and precipitous, and a miniature lake grown over with reeds is constructed on its top. The walk leading from Merchants' Gate, at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-eighth Street, passes by its base ir Rock Spui stands some rods to the East of Umpire Rock, and is reached soonest by the same path. Its proportions are not so great, but it contributes much to the general aspect of the place. Besides the rocks here mentioned, there are several others around the Green and throughout the Park, which will attract the attention of visitors, when on a tour of inspection. Horse Pond. A pond for the use of horses is built in the center of Cherry Hill Concourse. The water is supplied by a fountain erected within it. This is a central location between the Drives, and persons driving through the Park can reach the Pond readily. Its location will be seen marked on the map. 20 Conservatory Water. "Conservatory Water" is the reservoir which floods the Lakes. It is an elliptical inclosure built of solid mason work, and takes in 2| acres of the Park lands on the East side, between Seventy -third and Seventy-fifth Streets. It is proposed to build a splendid Conservatory on the East side of it, where flowers and delicate plants and shrubs can be preserved during the winter. The foundations are already placed, and the work of construc- tion will be pushed as soon as the necessary appropriations can be obtained. When this is accomplished, another feature of great attraction will have been added to the South Park. The Water Conservatory in itself, attracts many visitors to the promenade around its circuit. The walks from Inventors' Gate, at Seventy-second Street and Fifth Avenue, connect with the Conservatory Grounds. . / AMUSEMENTS. There are several amusements of an innocent character pro- vided for the youthful frequenters of the Park. Principal among them are the Donkey, Pony, and Children's Carriage Service, Hobby horses, and Swings. The starting points and locations, with the best means to reach them from the outside, are given, also the fees authorized by the Board of Park Commissioners. Pony Service. A number of docile ponies, saddled for children of both sexes, are stationed at the Marble Bridge. The course is up the Center Drive to the Statue of the Eagles, and return, and for a longer ride, to the walk leading to Mineral Springs nearly opposite the Webster Statue. A strong boy is sent in charge of each pony, taking care that timid riders do not fall off or become frightened. The fare for the round trip is ten cents. The best way to get directly to the Stand is by Scholars' Gate, at Fifth Avenue, or Artists' Gate, at Sixth Avenue and Fifty-nintli Street. Donkey Service. There are two Donkey Stands — one at Denesmouth Arch, a short distance North of the Museum, the other is at the new Boat- house, on the East shore of the Lake. The first route, from the mouth of the Dene, is to the Concert Grounds, and return. The 21 fee charged for this trip is ten cents each way. The second route takes in the entire circuit of the Dene ; ten cents for the trip. The donkeys stationed at the Boat-house make the tour of the circuit, and also through the Ramble to the Belvedere. The course around the circuit costs ten cents; through the Ramble and return, thirty and twenty cents, for the long and short courses. The walk leading South from the Boat-house, parallel with the Drive to the Terrace and thence by another walk to the starting point, com- prises the Circuit course. Goat Carriages. Carriages, capable of seating six children, are on both ends of the Mall. They are drawn by goat teams, neatly harnessed, and driven by a boy in livery. The course is up and down the Mall. The fare for the round trip is ten cents, and tickets, good for a return ride at any time, are issued without extra charge. Children's Carriages, and Swings. Carriages for infants can be hired for eight cents per hour, at the basement of the old Arsenal, at Children's Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Sixty-fourth Street, at Merchants' Gate, at the cor- ner of Fifty-ninth Street and Eighth Avenue, and at Scholars' Gate, at Fifty-ninth Street and Fifth Avenue. The Girls' Swings are found between the Dairy and Kinderberg, convenient to the numerous juvenile resorts which the walk from Artists' Gate, at Sixth Avenue, and Scholars' Gate, at Fifth Avenue and Fifty- ninth Street, lead to. The Boys' Swings are erected South-west of, and near to the Carrousel, amid a cluster of shady trees. The Ladies' Swings are situated on the East Side of the Park, between Sixty-ninth and Seventieth Streets, on the line of the pathway leading from Inventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-second Street, to the Menagerie and Museum. The Swings are free to all who desire to use them. The Carrousel. The Carrousel with its Flying Hors»s is a much favored resort for young and old, but it is especially popular with the youthful fraternity. It is a circular wooden structure, open on all sides and covered over head with a dome-like roof. Its location is at the North-east end of the Ball Ground. In the center a Merry- Go-Round is constructed, to which several hobby horses are attached. The machine revolves around the circuit, at a com- 22 fortable rate of speed, carrying several persons at the same time. Five cents is the price charged for a ride. The Carrousel is reached from the outside by Artists' Gate, at Sixth Avenue, and Scholars' Gate, at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street. The Kinderberg. The Kinderberg or Children's Summer-House, is a large rustic structure, open on the sides and covered all over with trailing vin(!S. There are rustic benches within its inclosure which give seating accommodation for several hundred children. It is in the vicinity of the Girls' Swings and convenient to the Dairy. The scenery which surrounds it is very artistic and attractive. It is well adapted for picnics, and throughout the Summer months, it is constantly filled with parties of pleasure seekers. The nearest entrance to it, from the outside of the Park, is by Artists' Gate, at Sixth Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street The walk passing from Scholars' Gate, at Fifth Avenue and Fifty- ninth Street, around the Pond and through the splendid scenery of that part of the Park, also leads to it. Rolling Chairs. For invalids or persons physically unable to visit the different parts of the Park on foot, and others who may desire to use them, comfortable rolling chairs are provided. They are kept at the Donkey Stand, at Denesmouth Bridge, near the Menagerie, and only a short distance from Children's Gate, at Sixty -fourth Street and Fifth Avenue. The price is fifty cents an hour with attendant ; thirty cents without. Special rules are made accord- ing to which they can be hired for any distance. Boating Facilities. Visitors to the Park, will find ample facilities for enjoying the scenery surrounding the Lake from the water. A sufficient number of boats, are kept moored at, or convenient to the new Boat-house on the East side, near the Terrace promenade, and at the principal Landing, on the Esplanade, north of Terrace Bridge. Several rustic landings are found on both shores, where persons are taken in, or landed to roam through the shady bowers of the Eamble. The boats are provided with comfortable seats, and an awning is stretched overhead, from stem to stern. They are man- ned by experienced oarsmen, and courteous attendants, to help pas- sengers to embark and land, are in waiting at the starting points. 23 Boat Landings. Following are the locations of the different landings around the Lake, where boats may be had, and which will be seen mark- ed on the map. The starting points are from the new Boat-house at the East end of the Lake, near the East Drive, and the Terrace Landing, on the Esplanade, at the Bethesda Fountain ; Rustic or Circle Landino; ; two on the West side of the Lake, near The Springs and Webster's Statue, and Balcony or Echo Bridge, one near the Cave and Bank Rock Bridge, and one on the South edge of the Ramble, near Bow Bridge. Signals and Fares. The boats carrying a red flag make the circuit of both Lakes, nearly two miles. Fare: For single tickets, 10 cents ; Packages of six tickets, 50 cents ; Children's single tickets, 5 cents ; Packages of six, 35 cents. The boats with a blue flag can be hired for the use of a party, for a half hour's sail. The fare in these boats is 30 cents for one person, and 10 cents extra for each additional member of the party ; children under 12 years, five cents. Boats can also be procured for sixty cents an hour. They are held in readiness for duty from 6 A. M. till 11 P. M., during the season. Carriage Service. An admirable Carriage Service has been organized, for the convenience of visitors who desire to see the Park, and avoid the fatigue of walking. The route embraces the entire length of the Grounds, taking in the scenery on both sides. The carriages are kept in waiting at the entrances at Fifth and Eighth Avenues, and Fifty-ninth Street. They make stops on their way to and from Mount St. Vincent, on the Terrace, and at Marble Arch, to take up or leave passengers. They also take up or leave passengers at any point. The Time Table, with rules and regulations pre- scribed by the Park Department, is printed herewith. Central Park Carriage Service, organized 1869. Offices of the Department ) Bureau of Licensed Services, [• No. 36 Union Square, June 1, 1877. ) The Department approves of the following rules and regula- tions relating to Ihe Park Carriage Service for the season of 1877: TIME TABLE. Takes Effect June 4, 1877— Continues to October 1, 1877. REGULAR CARRIAGES— Going North. (ForMt. St. Vincent.) -Scholars'' Gate, (Fifth Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street) :15, 3:30,3:45,4, Lkave- A.M.— 9, 9:30, 9:40, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12 M. P.M.— 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3, 3 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, 6. Leayb— Merchants'' Gate, (Eighth Ave. and Fifty-ninth Street) A.M.— 9:15, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45. PM— 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:10, 2:35, 2:55, 3:10, 3:30, 3:50, 4:05, 4:25, 4:40, 5:05, 5:20, 5:40, 6:10. Leave Marble Arch five minutes later than Scholars' Gate. Leave Terrace ten minutes later than either Gate. Arrive Mount St. Vincent thirty minutes after leaving either of above Gates. RETURNING— Going South (For Fifty-ninth Street.) Leave Mount St. Vincent at intervals of about fifteen minutes for either Gate; and 25 Arrive thirty minutes after leaving the Mount. N. B.— Last regular Carriage for Eighth Avenue Entrance leaves the Mount at 6 :30 o'clock, p.m. ; for Fifth Avenue Entrance at 6:40, p.m. Distance, round trip, 5^ miles. Time, one hour. 1^" Starters and drivers must strictly observe the require- ments of the foregoing time table. A carriage must always start at the hour appointed. Extra carriages loill be run in the intervals if necessary to accommodate passengers. 1^^ In unfavorable weather the Department reserves the right to waive or modify the above table as expedient. After 6 o'clock, p.M , to Oct. 1, after Oct. 1, and whenever, owing to un- favorable weather, or from other causes, the time table is suspend- ed the following rule will be in force : Whenever four round trip passengers offer at either Gate, twenty minutes after a carriage has started, they may require another on the Stand to start, or any less number may so require if the fares be made up to $1. Fares. — For each passenger to Mount St. Vincent, or to re- turn, or for any less distance 15 cents. The round trip 25 cents, or ten round-trip tickets for $2, to be obtained of the Starters. Transfer tickets (to be obtained before starting) issued, good to return from Mount St. Vincent in any subsequent Carriage in which there is a vacant seat. Caution. — Persons taking transfers for Mt. St. Vincent, and leaving the carriages at that "point, are cautioned that on busy days (particularly Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) delay may be experienced in finding vacant seats for the return. The Department will endeavor, as far as possible, to obviate the difll- culty, but some delay will be unavoidable. Smoking— Not allowed in the Carriages, and no large parcels or baggage. Stops. — Passengers taken up or set down at any desired point. Regular stops made in going and returning at the Marble Arch, and the Terrace; and in returning, at the Boat-house. Complaints. — The public is earnestly requested to report, either personally or by letter, any incivility, inattention, or over- charge on the part of any person connected with this service to the "Department of Public Parks," No. 36 Union Square. All complaints will be immediately investigated, and delinquents dis- charged. Notice. — It is the aim of the Department to make this Service subserve in the best manner the public interests. Every available means will be adopted to attain this end. So far as lies within its power, only careful and intelligent men will be allowed in its employ. 26 To Visitors. Carriages in going take tlie West Drive, in returning, the East Drive, tlius making the tour of the Park. Tlie turning point is Mt. St. Vincent, whicli lies near One Hundred and Tenth Street, the northern limit of the Park. In going to the Mount you are driven past the great Croton Eeservoirs. The tower at the lower Reservoir is the Belvedere, from which a fine view of the Park and the surrounding city may be obtained. Boating. — In returning, carriages will stop at the Boat-house. Passengers may alight here, where they will find boats in attend- ance to convey them to any part of the Lake. Refreshments. There are five places in the Park where refreshments, equal to what is Lerved by the best appointed dining-rooms, are pro- vided. There is also the Spa, or Springs, where mineral waters of all kinds can be purchased. The grand Refectory of Mount St. Vincent is in the North Park, and the Dairy, Casino, Terrace Restaurant, and one at the Menagerie, are in the South Park, con venient to all the most prominent resorts. The Casino. The Casino is on the East side, not many yards distant from the Concert Grounds, at the North end of the Mall. It is shaded round about with shrubbery and trees of beautiful foliage. The Summer-house, known as the Pergola, stands opposite the West entrances. All the Drives commuaicate with it from both sides of the Park, and a halting place for vehicles is constructed before the doors. The Drives and Walks crossing the Park from In- ventors' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy-second St., pass by it. Terrace Restaurant. The restaurant under the Arch of Terrace Bridge is a branch of the Casino. Broad steps lead doAvn to it from the Terrace on the way to Bethesda Fountain and the boat landing, on the Espla- nade. The lower Lake and the beautiful curves of the opposite shore are in full view from the dining tables. The Dairy. The Dairy is adjacent to the Kinderberg, and the popular resorts of the young folk, in the South end of the Park. The same class of refreshments is served here as in the other restau- rants, and in addition, pure, new milk in abundance. The walks by way of Artists' Gate, at Sixth Avenue, or Scholars' Gate, at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street, in their direction northward, lead to it. The Mineral Springs. The Springs, or Spa, as they are sometimes called, are only a short distance from the entrance by Woman s Gate, at Eighth Avenue and Seventy-second Street, the nearest approach to the place from the outside. The building is very ornamental, and occupies the North-west corner of the Green. Pure, ice-cold mineral waters of all kinds, drawn from glass tanks, can be ob- tained here. CROTON WATERWORKS. The works contrived for supplying the city with water, occupy the greater portion of the Park territory, from Seventy- ninth to Ninety-sixth Streets. They consist of the old and new Reservoirs, which are separated from each other by a narrow strip of land. The water which supplies them is drawn from the Croton Lake, on the borders of the Hudson, through an aque- duct, extending forty miles into the country. The old Reservoir is built between the lines of Seventy- seventh and Eighty-fifth Streets. It is 1,826 feet long, 835 wide, and covers 31 acres. It is surrounded by massive stone walls, which at one time served as a promenade and place of observa- tion. The elevation at the highest point is 118 feet above the high water level of the Hudson. The outside limit of its capacity is 150,000,000 gallons. The new Receiving Reservoir is north of the old one. It covers a much larger area, consequently its capacity is greater. It is near- ly a polygon in shape, and occupies 10(5 acres. When full it would hold 1,000,000,000 gallons. The water pours in from the aqueduct, through a gate house on the north side, and is filter- ed through another, at the South end, on its passage to the city. A securely built stone wall, with a broad graveled prom- enade on top, encircles it round about. Its highest point of elevation is 120 feet above the level of the Hudson. The walls afford a commanding view of much of the surroui ding country, the Park, and City. All the Park drives and walks lead past both Reservoirs on the east and west sides, and direct access is afforded by three gates. The entrance by Miners' Gate, on Fifth Avenue at Seventy- ninth Street, leads'to the old Reservoir. 28 On the East side of the Park, Engineers' Gate, at Ninetieth Street, opens directly to the New Reservoir. It can be reached from the West side by All Souls' Gate, at Ninety-sixth Street. NORTH PARK The Old Redoubt. The old Redoubt stands in the North-east end of the grounds, overlooking Harlem Meer, the Boulevard, the historic battle fields of Harlem Plains, and the w^hole extent of territory lying between the North boundary of the Park and High Bridge, It is an interesting old city landmark, and remains as a souvenir of the war for Independence. It was used as a defence by Washing- ton, in the memorable battle fought with the British forces in that vicinity in 1776. The spot where the Toll Gate, on the old Boston Post Road stood can be seen, also McGowan's Pass, and other interesting objects. It still remains intact, and its slopes and crest are planted all over with trees and shrubbery. The foot walks which wind through the thickly wooded end of the Park, make a terminal point on its apex. It is only a few minutes walk from Mount St. Vincent Refectory, or Pioneers' Gate, at Fifth Avenue and One Hundred and Tenth Street. The en- trance by Farmers' Gate, at Sixth Avenue and One Hundred and Tenth Street, is also convenient to it. The Block House. The old Powder House or Block House, stands upon that part of Harlem Heights, which forms the extreme Northern 29 boundary of the Park, popularly known as "the bluffs.' It is a square rude stone structure, built upon the crest of an immense rock, the ascent to which from the north side is extremely abrupt. This old building is the last remaining of a number of such, erected in 1812 to form a line of defense against an anticipated attack on the city by the English soldiers. Within musket shot of its base Harlem 'Plains are seen, and the positions occupied by the American and English troops, can be precisely located with the naked eye. High Bridge looms in the distance, and the grand Boulevards stretch out 1;oward the Harlem River. The general aspect of the neighborhood forms a panoramic picture rarely witnessed. The Gate at Seventh Avenue and One Hundred and Tenth Street, appropriately named Warriors' Gate, leads the lover of what is beautiful in art and nature to this old historic spot. Harlem Heights. The Hill, familiarly known by that name, but marked on the map "Harlem Heights," is a short distance South of the Block House at the North end of the Park. It is a spot of remarkable beauty, and is much esteemed for the grandeur of the view en- joyed from its summit. It is crowned with trees and shrubbery, and is the second highest natural elevation in the Park. It looks down on the Hudson from a height of 124 feet. The broad car- riage drives wind around it in their circuitous course, until they form an elliptical circuit at the top. The beautiful lawns which adorn the sides, are skirted with deciduous and coniferous trees. Through the midst of the trees, shady walks leading from Warriors' Gate, at Seventh Avenue and One Hundred and Tenth Street, or Strangers' Gate, at Eighth Avenue on the same street, twist and turn in beautiful concision, until the explorer is carried to the highest pinnacle of the upper Park. MOUNT ST. VINCENT. The Refectory of Mount St. Vincent is in the North-east end of the Park, situated in the midst of the most fascinating scenery that CHU be described. It occupies the building formerly used as the Roman Catholic Convent of Mount St. Vincent. The spacious apartments are fitted up in the most commodious style, for the reception of transient guests and visitors to the Park. 80 The building and grounds surrounding it, are sliaded by beautiful trees and arbors, and broad balconies stretch along the different wings, from which the visitor is afforded a most delightful view of the Park, the upper part of the cit}^ and the shores of Long Island. As it is the focal point where the Drives and iiridle Roads and the Park Carriage Route terminate, the Refectory pre- sents a very brilliant spectacle all the year round. The Park Car- riages stop at the door on their regular trips to take up or set down passengers, and during the Summer and Fall season, the Coaches of Col. Delancy Kane make stops for the same purpose. Sur- rounding the house there are several places of historical interest, which the visitor to the Mount can easily reach on foot. A few rods North of the Refectory, the old Redoubt remains as a reminder of the Revolution ; McGowan's Pass is a short distance to the west of the Redoul^t; and the old Block Plouse or Powder Fort, lies to the North-west. Approaches to Mount St. Vincent. Visitors entering in carriages or on horseback by any of the Gates South of the Mount, by following the Drives north-east- ward, will be brought in contact with allthe beautiful features of the Park between the new Reservoir and the Refectory. The shortest route for foot visitors is by Girls' Gate, at One Hun- dred and Second Street and Fifth Avenue, Pioneers' Gate, at the North-east corner of the Park, or by Farmers' Gate, at Seventh Avenue and One Hundred and Tenth Street. The Nursery. A temporary Nursery, for propagating exotics, adjoins the Refectory, and is accessible from its balconies. The most exqui- site plants and flowers are cultivated here, and when they are in bloom, they make the air fragrant with a delightful odor. The Art Gallery. The old Chapel of the Convent is used as an Art Gallery, where the great bulk of the celebrated works of the late Thomas Crawford, in plaster casts, are exhibited. The collection fills the building, and in itself would well repay a visit. The Art collec- tion. Nursery, and Grounds about the building, like every other place in the Park, are free to visitors. 31 Following is a list of the works of art in the Gallery. Statues. 1 Orpheus. 2 Apollo and Diana. 3 Cupid. 4 Genius of Mirth. 5 Pilgrim Princess. 6 Boy Playing Marbles. 7 Flora. 8 Beethoven. 9 The Mechanic. 10 The Schoolboys. 11 The Schoolmaster. 12 The Merchant. 13 The Soldier. 14 The Woodman. 15 Indian Huuier. 10 Indian Chief. 17 Indian Woman. 18 America. 19 Indian CTrave. 20 Hebe. 21 Hebe and Ganymede. 22 Mercury and Psyche. 23 Daughter of Herodias. 24 Dancing Jenny. 25 Boy with Broken Tambourine. 26 Aurora. 27 Truants. 28 The Peri. 29 Hunting Boy with Hound. 30 Raphael. 31 James Otis. 32 Patrick Henry. 33 Thomas Jefferson. 34 Children in the Wood. 35 Dying Indian Girl. 36 * Bust of Shakspeare. 37 * Bust of Michael Angelo. 38 * Muse of Painting 39 * Muse of Sculpture. 40 * Bust of C'olumbus. 41 * Bust of Robert Burns. 42 * The Entombment. 43 * Bust of Archbishop Hughes. 44 * Bust of the Prince of Wales. 45 t Bust of President Lincoln, in marble. 46 Bust of Josiah Quincy. 46^ Day Dream, by Amos" Van Wart. Bas-Reliefs. 47 Woman of Samaria. 48 Monumental Bas-relief. 49 * By C. Innes. Origin of Drawing. Hercules and Diana. Cupid Stringing his Bow, Apollo and Pegasus. Muse with Lyre. Anacreon and Nymph. Fawn and Goat. Muse and Cupid. Nymph and batyr. Huntress. Repose in Egypt. Justice. Niche for Monument. Bas-relief for Washington Monu- ment. Bas-relief for Washington Monu- ment. Christ Blessing Little Children. Sketches. 69 Eve with Cain and Abel. 70 Eve Listening to Tempter. 71 Two Sketches of the Flora. 72 Thomas Jefferson. 73 Washington Monument, Va. 74 Equestrian Washington and Liberty. 75 Freedom, for the U. S. Capitol. 76 Dancing Jenny. 77 Aurora. 78 Justice and History, for the U. S. Capitol. 79 Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. 80 Children in the Wood. 81 Washington. 82 Beethoven. 83 James Otis. 84 Patrick Henry. 85 Mason. 86 Two Sketches of Sappho. 87 Rebecca. 88 Daughter of Herodias. 89 Dying Indian Woman. 90 The Truants. 91 Boy with Broken Tambourine. 92 Indian Chief. 93 Raphael. 94 Spring and Autumn. 95 Jupiter and Psyche. 96 Pediment, for the U. S. Capitol. 97 Burd Monument. + By Edmonia Lewis. 32 Harlem Meer. The Meer occupies twelve acres in the North-east end of the Park, between Fifth Avenue and the Drive, from Farmers' Gate, on One Hundred and Tentli Street at Sixth Avenue. Two narrow strips of land, planted with shrubs and young trees bound it in the angle formed by Fifth Avenue and One Hundred and Tenth Street, the extreme North-east limit of the Park. The Drive from Farmers' Gate passes close to its West shore, on the' way to Mount St. Vincent and the interior of the North Park. The walks leading from the four gates on One Hundied and Tenth Street, traverse its banks on every side. One of its arms stretches down nearly to the Nursery, and another washes the base of the Old Redoubt. Into the West section a trickling brook meanders through crags and rocks from the Loch and Pool. A footpath runnmg from Boys' Gate, at Eighth Avenue and One Hundredth Street, keeps it company in its course, passing through the dells and groves. In following the course of the stream, branch walks are met, which conduct to points of interest. They are so constructed that they lead the visitor unconsciously to all the historic, natural, and artistic attractions of the North Park. The Meer was constructed, not only in deference to the exigencies of the requirements for a perfect Landscape, but it is also intended to supply the same facilities for boating afforded by the Lakes, in the South Park. The Department of Parks has already granted a license for pleasure boats to be placed upon it. With the prospect of speedy transit betvv^een the upper and lower parts of the City, Harlem Meer will inevitably attain the same popu- larity for boating and skating, as the Lakes now enjoy. North Meadow. The North Meadow lies neaily in the center of the North Park. Transverse Road No. 4, passes between its South side and the new Reservoir. The Drives, Bridle Roads, and Walks encircle its borders, and a fringe of trees and shrubbery adorn its sides. Trees and shrubs are also scattered about in the center, and in Summer when the grass assumes an emerald hue, and the primroses and wild flowers are in bloom, the rural scene the Meadow presents, is one of the finest views in the Park. It is readily reached from either the West or East sides. Boys' Gate, at One Hundredth Street and Eighth Avenue, or Girls' Gate, at One Hundred and Second Street and Fifth Avenue, have Carriage Entrances, Bridle Roads, and Walks, which take in its en- tire circuit. 33 Loch, Pool) Cascade, and Huddlestone Bridge. The Loch, Pool, Cascade, and Huddlestone Bridge are alto- gether the work of the artist, nevertheless they are, if discrimina- tion is possible, the best counterfeit of nature within the Park. They form a beauteous group in perfect harmony with the aspect of the grounds around them. The Loch is a miniature lake in the midst of a cultivated forest. Its source is derived from Harlem Meer, supplied through the means of the Pool. The Pool is near Boys' Gate, at One Hundredth Street and Eighth x\.venue, and the Loch is intermedi- ate between that point and the Meer Both sheets of water are connected by a narrow stream, running perpetually from one to the other. The sides are rugged with rocks, and the water from the Pool leaps into the Loch over steep ledges, forming a delightful Cascade in its fall. The embankments of the walk bordering the stream, are indented with massive clefts from which water, also at intervals, trickles in rippling rills. Huddlestone Bridge spans the stream between the Loch and Meer. It is formed of rough blocks of stone, skillfully thrown together in "topsy-turvy" fashion, The grounds on both sides are thickly wooded, givmg the place the solitude of the forests. Rustic Seats, in keeping with the scenery, are placed on the bank of the stream at advantageous points, to enjoy the charms of the place. Ready access can be had from any of the Gates on One Hundred and Tenth Street, but Boys' Gate, at One Hundredth Sireet and Eighth Avenue, is the nearest point of entrance to this romantic valley. MISCELLANEOUS. Visitors to the Park during the past fourteen years ending with 1876. Year. 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 No. of Visitors. 4,326,500 6,120,179 7,593,139 7,839,373 7,227,855 7,089,798 7,350,957 8,628,826 34 1871 1873 1873 1874 1875 lb76 Total . 10,764,411 . 10.873,839 . 10,060,159 , 13,625,286 12,594,305 , 11,851,043 125,945,670 Principal Parks of Europe and America, and their extent. Acres. Windsor Great Park. England 3,500 Les Jardins a Versailles 3,000 St. Louis Park, St. Louis, Mo 3,000 Richmond Park, England 2,468 Fairmount Park, Piiila., Pa 2,842 Bois de Boulogne 2,158 Hampton Court, Bushey Park, England . . . .1,842 Phoenix Park, Dublin 1,752 Prater Garten, Vienna 1,500 Central Park, New York 840 Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N. Y 550 Winter Amusements.— Skating, Etc. The chief amusements in Winter, are skating on the Lakes and sleigh-riding through the Park. The game of Curling was introduced by the Caledonian Society, a few years ago, and the sport has continued to grow in popularity with the Scotch resi- dents of the City. But skating is the absorbing Winter pastime. When the ice is sufficiently strong, a small flag with a ball in the centre is appended to the street cars, running from the lower part of the City to Harlem. When the season opens a comfort- able building for the accomodation of skaters, is erected North- west of the Mall, on the Lake shore, near the horse pond. A part of the structure is used as a restaurant, where hot coffee and other suitable refreshments are supplied. A large stock of skates is always kept on hand, to let out to those not provided with the necessary apparatus for the enjoyment of the sport. The Carriage Service provides large sleighs to carry visitors to and from the Lakes, for five cents each way. The facilities for sleigh-riding are the best that can be found anywhere. The three broad drives are kept in admirable con- dition, and when the snow is on the ground, the merry music of the bells is heard a long distance away. The great crowd of visitors seen in Summer are not expect- ed in Winter, but the grounds retain their sprightly appearance 35 the whole year round. The beautiful changes of scenery which come with each season are depicted by the Landscape of the Park, in most delightful harmony. Park Gates. The Gates are located at convenient points of access, on all sides, and reckoning those designed, but not yet constructed, number nineteen in all. Visitors on foot can enter by all of them, but persons in carriages or on horseback can only enter by thirteen. Each has been named with propriety as to its situation and design. The name and location of each is here given. Those marked with an asterisk admit carriages and equestrian visitors; those marked thus f are designed, but not yet fully completed. Names and Locations of Gates. * Scholars' Gate, . . Fifth Avenue, at Fifty-ninth Street Artists' " . . Sixth Avenue, at Fifty-ninth " Artisans' " . Seventh Avenue, at Fifty-ninth " * Merchants' " . . Eighth Avenue, at Fifty-ninth " * Woman's " . Eighth Avenue, at Seventy-second " f Hunters' " . Eighth Avenue, at Seventy-ninth * Mariners' '' . Eighth Avenue, at Eighty-fifth " * All Saints' " . Eighth Avenue, at Ninety-sixth * Boys' '' Eighth Avenue, at One Hundredth " f Strangers' " Eighth Avenue, at One Hundred & Tenth * AVarriors' " Seventh Ave., at One Hundred & Tenth " * Farmers' " Sixth Avenue, at One Hundred & Tenth f Pioneers' " Fifth Avenue, at One Hundred & Tenth ■'^Girls' " Fifth Avenue, at One Hundred & Second " * Woodman's" . . Fifth Avenue, at Ninety-sixth " * Engineers' " . . Fifth Avenue, at Ninetieth * Miners' " . . Fifth Avenue, at Seventy-ninth " * Inventors' " . Fifth Avenue, at Seventy-second " Children's " . . Fifth Avenue, at Sixty-fourth Seats and Shelter. There are thirty-one buildings, including the offices and shops erected throughout the park. Thrc e of these are old structures, retained for temporary use, and twelve are rustic work, the mater- ial used being prmcipaily small logs of sassairas and red cidar. These buildmgs with the arches give 175,000 squarefeet of tightly 36 roofed space, available to the public ia case of storms. It is esti- mated that over 50,000 persons could find refuge in the park in case of squalls. Besides the tightly-roofed places of shelter, there are several arbors, shaded with vines on trellises, capable of protecting 5,000 persons from showers. They are all provided with comfortable seats, and one such building, on an average, is alloted to every ten acres. The seats can accommodate over 10,000 persons. Organization. The government of the Park is under the control of the De- partment of Public Parks, the office of which is located in the building No. 36 Union Square, where all complaints in relation to neglect of duty on the part of the employees should be made. The President is the only Commissioner who receives a sal- ary, all the others give their time gratuitously. The Police Force which patrol the Grounds is distinct from the City Police, and are under the direct supervision of the Com- missioners. They are clad in a gray uniform, easily recognized, and are to be found on their Posts, at the Uates, and on the Beats, marked out at short distances fium each other. They are required to be attentive and courteous to all v/itli whom they come in con- tact, and especially strangers visiting the Park. The Head- quarters is in the basement of the old Arsenal, at Children's Gate, on Fifth Avenue and Sixty-fourth Street, and a Sub-station is es- tablished in the Refectory Building, at Mount St. Vincent. Tel- egraphic communication is kept up between the office of the Commissioners with both the Police Stations, and the Park Stables, on Transverse Road, No. 3, North of the old Reservoir. Commissioners and Officers. Commissioners : W. R. Martin, President ; James F. Wen- man, Treasurer ; flenry G. Stebbins ; W. C. VVetmore. Officers: William Irwin, Secretary ; George C. Coffin, Assistant Secretary ; Frederick Law Olmsted, Landscape Architect ; Otto Sibeth, Topo. Draughtsman; John Bogart, Engineer; Julius Munckwitz, Superintendent ; John Corcoran, Lieut, of Police. Ordinances Applicable to the Ordinary use of Central Park. The Board of Commissioners of the Department of Public Parks, this 31st day of March, A. D. 1873, adopt and ordain the following ordinances for the use of Central Park: — 37 I. No one shall enter or leave the Park except at the established entrance ways, nor shall any one enter or remain in it after 11 o'clock P. M., during the six months beginning May 1, nor after 9 o'clock P. M., during tbe six months beginning November 1, except, as on special occasion, it may be authorized beyond the regular hours. II. No one shall climb upon, or in any way cut, break, injure, or deface any wall fence, shelter seats, statues, or other erections, nor any tuft, tree, sbrub, or other plant, nor throw stones, missiles, nor discharge fireworks or carry any fire-arms, fire-crackers, torpedo or fireworks ; nor make a fire, nor play any musical in- strument, or offer or expose things for sale ; nor post or display any sign, placard, flag, banner, target, transparency, ad- vertisement or device of business, nor solicit business or fares, nor beg, or publicly solicit subset iptions or contributions; nor tell fortunes ; nor play games of chance or with any table or instruments of gaming ; nor make any oration or harangue, nor utter loud, threatening, abusive, or indecent language ; nor do any indecent or obscene act. III. No quadrupeds, except those placed in the Park by the Com- missioners, and except dogs, when controlled by a line, not more than 6 feet in length, and horses and other animals used for pleasure travel, shall be driven or conducted into the Park, or allowed to remain in it. IV. The Drives shall be used only by persons in pleasure carriages or on horseback ; the Rides only by persons on horse- back f animals to be used on either, shall be well broken and con- stantly held in such control that they may be easily and quickly turned or stopped ; they shall not be allowed to move at a rate of speed, which shall be alarming or cause clanger, nor under any circumstances at a rate of speed on the Drive of more than seven miles, nor on any ride of over 12 mih s an hour ; and when any Park Keeper shall deem it necessary to safety, good order, or the general convenience that the speed of an animal shall be checked, or that it should be stopped, or its course altered, and shall so direct by gesture or otherwise, it shall be the duty of the rider or driver of such animal to follow such direction; and no horse or other beast of burden or draft, shall be driven or suffered to stand anywhere except on the Drives or Rides. V. No hackney coiich, or other vehicle for hire, shall stand within the Park for the purpose of taking up passengers, other than those whom it has brought in. No omnibus, or express wagon, and no wagon, cart, or other vehicle carrying, or ordin- arily used to carry merchandise, goods, tools, or rubbish, and no 38 fire-engine, or other apparatus on wheels for extinguishing fires, shall enter or be allowed upon any part of the Park. YI. Xo military or target company, and no ciyic, funeral, or other procession, or a detachment of a procession, and no hearse, or other yehicle, or persons carrj-ing the body of a dead person, shall enter, or be allowed on any part of the Park. VII. Xo person shall bathe, or angle, or take fish, or send, or throw, or place any animal or thing in or on the waters, or disturb, or annoy the birds or animals in the Park. Till. Xo person shall go on the turf, except when and where the word " Colnmon" is ported as an indication that at that time and place all persons are allowed to go on it. IX. Xo person shall bring into, or carry within the Park any tree, shrub, plant, or fiower, nor any newly plucked branch_, or portion thereof. X. When necessary to the protection of life or property, the ofiicers and keepers of the Park may require all persons to remove from, and keep off any designated part thereof. XL On the aiTest of a person in the Park, he shall be forth- with conducted to one of the Keeper's Stations, the officer in charge of which shall determine whether he shall thence be con- veyed before a magistrate, or discharged. By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Public Parks. MEANS OF ACCESS TO THE PARK. THE NEW YORK ELEVATED RAILROAD. The best way to reach the Park, from the lower part of the city, is by the Elevated Railroad, on the \\ est side. Ou week days the trains are run every eight mmuies from the depot, at Whitehall Street, near the South Ferry, and ou Sunday's, at short intervals. The pre.-ent up-town terminus of the road is at Fifty-ninth Street, aud Ninth Avenue, one block from Merchants' Gate, on the Suurh-west corner of the Park. The trains make fourteen stops on the route, convenient to all the cross-town lines of street cars, the ferries, and railroad depots. The trip is made in half an hour, and the trains reacn each depot at intervals of two minutes. The c irs are lartre and well-ventilated, and no crowdiijg ever takes place, as extra accommodation is provided when neces- sary. The road i< built strong enough to sustain twelve times the weight put upon i . The Directors are making efforts to extenn the line on the Ea^t side, and were it not for delays, occasioned by vexaii< us litigation, the people would now be provided with speedy, and direct commnnicatidn on both sides of the metropolis with the Park, and upper portion of the city. 39 SOUTH FERRY STATION connects -with South, Hamilton Avenue, and Staten Island Ferries. LIBER TY STREET STATION connecs with Jersey Central Raiboid : also, (Jonlaudt street Ferry for Pennsylvania Railroad and Jersey City : Lon«: Branch Boats (foot of Rector Street). WARREN bTRr.ET STATION connects with Erie Railroad. Pavonia Ferry and Jersev " itv. Citv Hall, New Post Office: also Boats for Boston. FRANKLIN STREE L STATION connects with Boats to places on North River. CANAL STREET STATION connects with Boats for Albany, New London, Boston, and the East : with Desbrosses Street Ferry. Pennsylvania Rail- road, and Jersey »:itv. HOUSTON STREET STATION connects with Cross-town Line of Horse Cars, crossins Broadwav at Houston Street to East Riv r Ferry. WE^T ELEVENTH >TREET STATION connects with Horse Cars, via Fourteenth Street. Union Square and Seventeenth Street, to Greenpoint Ferrv at foot of Tweiity-ihinl Street, also with ChristOj.her Street Ferry for HoboKen and Delaware, Lackawanna, and \.Vestern Railroad. FOURTEENTH sTREET STATION connects with Bkecker Street Horse Cars. TWENTY-FIRST STREET STATION connects vrith Twenty-third Street. Cross-town Horse Cars. THIRTIETH STPcEET STATION connects with trains on Hudson River Railroad. THIRTY-FvJURTH STREET ST.^TION connects with Cross-town and Broadwav Horse Cars. FORTY--^ECOND STREET STATION connects with Weehawken Ferry. FIFTV-NINTH STREET AND CENTRAL PARK STATION connects with Cross-town Car Lines, crossing all Avenues. Stages connect for Boule- vard and Manhattanville : also. Carriages for parties over Central Park and al. places of interest. LOCATIONS OF THE DEPOTS. The Depots are located between the Battery and Park, on Greenwich Street and Ninth Avenue, at the following points : South Ferry at Whitehall Street. W. Fotirteenth St. & Ninth Ave. Morris and Greenwich Streets. " Twenty first " Liberty " " " Thirtieth " Warren " " " Thirty-fourth " " Franklin " " '' Fortv-second '• " Canal " " " Fiftieth " " Houston " " " Fiftv-ninth " " W. Eleventh " " STREET CAR LINES. Nearly all the city horse car routes, running frotn the New Post Office to the upper" end of the city, make direct communication with the Park, or come in close proximity to pome one of the different entrances. On the West side, the cars of the Sixth. Seventh, and Eight Avenue lines, respectively drop visitors at Anists', Artisans", and Merchan^ts" Gate on Fifty- ninth Street. The Eighth Avenue cars, on their route to the upper end of the city, pass all the entrances on the West side of the Park. On the East side there is communication by the Belt Railroad, which passes along the East River a greater part of the journey, and through the most densely populated portions of the city. The cars of this road pass all the Gates on Fifty-ninth Street, going and returning. The Third Avenue road, running from the Post Office to Harlem, passes within two blocks of any of the Gates on the East side. Bradley & Hubbard Mfg. Go. MANUFACTURERS OP Gas FinyREs OF ALL KINDS, SUITABLE FOR PUBLIC ^^ Privkte \Jfii WESTMFRlDEh CONN. Oil Futures LAMPS Dej^dription^. AND ALL GOODS APPERTAINING TO THE TRADE. ALSO BKON^^ES AND ORNAMENTS In all the Desirable Styles of Finish. FIGURES, BIRDS, ANIMALS, STATUETTES, PITCHERS, VASES, URNS, CARD TABLES, JARDINIERES, CARD RECEIVERS, SCONCES, CANDLESTICKS, CANDELABRAS, MIRRORS. ELEGANT BRONZE CLOCKS, THE LARGEST VARIETY IN THE WORLD, ALL OF OUR OWN MANUFACTURE. 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