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been in use for several months as a drill ground, and will be avail- 

 able for all its designed purposes early next summer. One mile of 

 the walks of the interior pleasure ground has been graded, one half 

 of which has been completely laid with the Scrimshaw patent pave- 

 ment, with gratings and other suitable arrangements for efficient 

 drainage. 



The plan of Carrol Park, as it originally existed, has been revised, 

 the length of walk being considerably reduced, the width increased, 

 and other changes made. The walks have been laid with the Fiske 

 patent pavement, on a new plan, slightly dishing to the center, so as 

 to avoid the necessity of side gutters. The plan is found to work 

 well, giving practically an increased accommodation, and causing 

 apparently no perceptible greater inconvenience. An open area in 

 which children can play without interrupting communication on the 

 walks, has been formed at one end, and in this paved space fixed 

 swings and see-saws were set up just before the close of the season. 

 Two small houses for the accommodation of visitors, with refresh- 

 ment stands, tool closets and water closets, have been erected. A 

 decorated flagstaff has also been lately set up. 



None of these improvements were completed until the end of the 

 season, but the effect in increasing the value of the park to the 

 public was evident during all the latter part of the summer and 

 autumn in an attendance fully twice as large as was observed the 

 previous year. 



Respectfully, 



OLMSTED, VAUX & CO., 

 Landscape Architects and Superintendents. 



Brooklyn, Januarij 1st, 1869. 



