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PARK AND PLAYGROUND SYSTEM 



for the committee to consider the advantage of sell- 

 ing the lot on the north side of the school property and 

 using the money to purchase additional ground to the 

 south. A lot in the rear should also be considered. It 

 would probably be inexpensive. 



10. Salton stall School 



The grounds are too limited for any playground use 

 other than recess. To serve better this purpose, they 

 might be developed and equipped with apparatus. 

 Planting would improve their appearance. Perhaps 

 a third of an acre on the west side along Truman 

 Street could be added with advantage and at little 

 cost. 



11. Bulkeley School 



This is the boys' high school. It offers no opportunity 

 for play purposes. Planting is recommended. Plans 

 would have to be prepared. 



12. "Williams Memorial Institute 



This is the girls' high school. The grounds are of 

 considerable extent, but unsuitable for use for recrea- 

 tion on account of topography and steep grades. Part 

 of the land might make a desirable site for another 

 school building in the future. Planting is recom- 

 mended. 



13. Nathan Hale Grammar School 



The size of the lot here is sufficient for use as a local 

 playground. I recommend that it be graded and de- 

 veloped, providing a baseball diamond, tennis courts, 

 etc. A tentative plan to illustrate my recommenda- 



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