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The material obtained in its excavation was used to make the 

 fill required on its southerly and westerly shores, for drives, planta- 

 tion, &c. The puddling material for the slopes and bottom of the 

 Lake was obtained from the Deer Paddock pit, the sides of which 

 were subsequently shaped so as to form a pool, and filled with 

 water. The stone accumulated in the excavation of the Lake was 

 used for covering the slopes, paving bridle-road gutters, providing a 

 supply for future use, and furnishing MacAdam stone for drives. 



The following figures are given as of interest in this connection : 



The area of the Lake below the- Binnen Bridge is 54 t 'q acres. 

 The distance around the Lake line is 3 T \ miles. 



There have been removed in the excavation 700,914 cubic yards 

 of material, and there have been used for puddling 43,640 cubic 

 yards of clay, 16,660 cubic yards of loam, and 8,915 cubic yard's of 

 stone. 



The system of water surfaces in the park is now entirely com- 

 plete, and their combined area is 61 ~ acres. 



DRAINAGE. 



The necessary basins have been constructed, and pipes laid for 

 the drainage of all the drives, rides, walks, and plantings that have 

 been brought to a finish within the year. During the summer a 

 36-inch brick sewer was built in the Long Meadow, running from 



the larger pool towards Fifteenth street. This sewer is circular in 

 section, has but a slight fall, and drains an area of nearly 64 acres. 

 It is 660 feet in length. 



WELL AND WATER DISTRIBUTION. 



A cover of wood, iron, and glass has been constructed over the 

 opening of the well ; and a platform, with railing, has been carried 

 from the foot of the stone steps to the platform of the engine. 



The 6-inch wrought iron and cement water pip ■ :i con- 



tinued along the southerly shore of the Lake, and a 12-inch pipe 

 along the westerly shore. A 6-inch branch pipe has been laid to 

 the circle at the intersection of Franklin avenue and Coney Island 

 road, which is intended to supply water to the Coney Island park- 

 way. A connection with the park water system has been made, and 

 pipe laid for supplying the Parade Ground with water. 



The 12-inch cast iron water pipe leading from the well to the 

 head of the smallest pool has been extended and completed. It has 



