PARK LIGHTING 



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utable to insufficient light. It is not intended to imply that park roadways 

 in general present severe lighting requirements, but merely to call attention 

 to the fact that a certain minimum amount of light is definitely necessary 

 for safety. The walks and roadways need not be so brilliantly lighted as a 

 street proper, except in the case of heavily traveled thoroughfares through 

 the park (Plate 284). 



Exceptional possibilities for park beautification are offered by the 

 floodlighting of imposing buildings and monuments (Plate 285). Bathed 

 in light against the darkness of the night, they may be made to compel 

 attention and to inspire admiration. Aside from its application to build- 



PLATE No. 285. FLOODLIGHTING MAKES THIS STATUE AS ATTRACTIVE BY NIGHT 



AS IT IS BY DAY 



