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This district, if re-arranged in the manner suggested, will most 

 probably be occupied to a considerable extent by residences of a 

 first-class character, and as the blocks will be sixty feet more than 

 the usual width, it will be easy in execution, if thought desirable, 

 tn subdivide the property in such a way that, while on one street 

 the lots will be of ordinary length, on the other they will be so 

 much longer that ample room will be provided for stables that will 

 have ii convenient lane access between the two. 



An open place or srpiare is suggested at the junction of Grand 

 and Washington avenues, and Washington avenue is proposed to be 

 widened ten feet along the whole length of the property now owned 

 by the Commissioners. A design is also shown for a possible future 

 improvement opposite the park gate, in the vicinity of the present 

 Willink property, so that Franklin avenue may be included in our 

 general scheme for the arrangement of the approaches to this im- 

 portant entrance. As there is a fine distant view from the top of 

 the reservoir, and as this structure belongs inalienably to the city, 

 we also propose to reserve some of the ground about it so as to be 

 able to flank it with agreeable groups of trees, and to connect it by 

 means of a light foot-bridge over Flatbush avenue with the walks 

 of the park, as indicated on our study. The formation of the 

 ground is suitable for the purpose and the fine view to be obtained 

 from the upper level of the reservoir can thus be associated with the 

 attractions of the park. 



In addition to the principal entrance, provision is made for gates 

 to the park on Flatbush avenue, near the Willink property ; on 

 Franklin avenue, near the southeast corner of the proposed bound- 

 aries ; at the junction of Franklin avenue, with the Coney Island 

 road ; at the junction of Sixteenth street and the Coney Island 

 road, and from the junction of Ninth avenue and Fifteenth street. 

 Another entrance is indicated on the Ninth avenue, opposite Third 

 street, which can either lead into the park or connect simply with 

 the zoological garden, as may be ultimately determined. 



Improvements are suggested, in connection with three of these 

 entrances, which seem to be necessary, for the purpose of securing 

 easy and agreeable approaches ; and the advantage proposed to be 

 gained in each case will be so readily understood, by reference to 

 the plan, that we deem further explanations in regard to this part 

 of the design unnecessary. 



