THE NEW WEST POINT. 



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out loss — even much gain in the way of structural effect. Practically 

 the present barrack building is left intact, a few simple exterior 

 changes excepted, the advantage of a spacious quadrangle is retained, 

 while sufficient dormitories, light, airy and well swept by prevailing 

 breezes, are provided. Instead of the present inadequate lodging an 

 administration building is planned, not only serviceable but calculated 

 to increase greatly the effect of unity with variety. 



In the comprehensive system thus designed, the requirements of 

 the future have not been unheeded. The probabilities of still greater 



South Gates. 



expansion than any now contemplated sedulously and with rare judg- 

 ment have been pointed out. By the removal of the gymnasium to 

 another suitable locality, the barracks could be prolonged to the west- 

 ward, furnishing quarters for nearly three hundred more cadets in 

 addition to the present large increase in the corps; the natural 

 amphitheater at the foot of the liill back of the line of professors' 

 quarters on the plain suggests the erection of a stadium for athletics — 

 baseball, cricket, football and the like. The natural slope could there 

 easily be so managed as to give seating for six thousand spectators. 

 The removal of the cavalry and artillery ground to the southerly end 

 of the reservation was recommended bv the officers' board, and this fea- 

 ture will be incorporated in the design. 



It is not to disparage the earnest efforts of preceding administra- 

 tions of either the academy or the war department to say that hereto- 

 fore little has been done in the way of symmetry of proportion or in 



