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THE GROUNDS. 
In the preparation of the grounds the present northern 
inlet in Jackson park will be farther extended and become a 
large lagoon, enclosing the island now covered with an exten- 
sive body of native wood. This will afford a natural landscape 
and supply an episode of scenery in refreshing relief to the 
grandeur of the buildings, and through its sylvan qualities, to 
the crowded and busy aspect that must be looked for almost 
everywhere else within the grounds. 
From this lagoon a canal will continue the water-way south- 
ward along the main building, and into a large water basin 
which is to form the center of a great square, about which the 
principal buildings of the Exposition will be grouped. Foun- 
tains will be in operation in this basin, forming a brilliant 
spectacle in the sunlight, or when illumined by colored incan- 
descent lamps at night. The banks of these landlocked 
bodies of water are to be finished in a manner appropriate to 
the various localities through which they pass. The borders 
of the canal and the basin in the court will have embankments 
of stone or brick, surmounted by parapets or balustrades of 
stone, iron, brick or terra-cotta, and opening upon steps and 
landings, for the use of boating parties. 
LIGHT, HEAT, POWER, ETC. 
Evecrricity.—The lighting of the Exposition will be by 
electricity, and much of the power to be supplied will be by 
the same means. Displays are to be made under fountains 
and water-ways, and possibly under the outer lake itself. 
STeAM.—The special large plant will be at the Machinery | 
building, from which heat and power may be transmitted to 
the buildings. . : 
_ Gas.—Gas is to be used as little as possible, and only 
when demanded for set purposes of manufacture, or very late 
lighting. 
Warter.—An arrangement will be made with the city of 
Chicago to furnish all the water required for Exposition pur- 
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