216 



MATERIAL MOVED. 



Total to 

 During 1867. Jan. 1st, 1868. 



For grading and shaping drives, bridle- 

 roads, walks, meadows, and slopes. .Cub. yds. 134,098 219,279 



For lakes, pools, and streams " 136,613 136,613 



For Plaza " 123,764 170,355 



For sewers and drains " 25,191 39,090 



Soil " 184,277 249,477 



Peat " 20,596 44,739 



Clay " 18,932 24,838 



Manures and compost " 10,787 10,787 



Stone " 34,769 52,212 



Gravel and sand " 6,933 6,933 



Miscellaneous " 13,237 13,731 



Total cubic yards 709,197 968,054 



THE SMALLER CITY PARKS. 



The smaller parks in the city of Brooklyn having been placed 

 under the care of the Commission during the year, surveys were 

 made, and topographical maps constructed, as a basis for designs for 

 their improvement. At Carroll Park no proper provision had been 

 made for the escape of surface water, which overflowed the walks at 

 every storm. An inlet basin has, therefore, been built at the lowest 

 point of the ground, and connected with the Smith-street sewer. 

 This has been located with reference to a future more complete 

 system of drainage. 



The fence of this park has been painted, and the gas-lamps which 

 were unserviceable have been renewed. The fence of the City Park 

 has been repaired. Nothing in the way of construction has been 

 done at the Washington or City Hall Parks. 



EXTERIOR WORK. 



A survey of the Kings county parade ground and the adjacent 

 roads and streets has been made, and a topographical map con- 

 structed. A careful test survey has been made of the lines for the 

 proposed extension of Clinton avenue, from Atlantic avenue to the 

 Plaza. 



A topographical examination and preliminary survey have been 

 made along the location of the proposed parkway, from the Plaza to 

 the City Line. 



