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TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
BROOKLYN
Park Commissioners
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YEAE 1884.
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PRINTED FOR THE COMMISSIONERS.
1885.
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TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
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BROOKLYN
Park Commissioners
YEAR 1884.
PRINTED FOR THE COMMISSIONERS.
1885.
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COMMISSIONERS AND OFFICERS.
COMMISSIONERS :
JOHN GIBB, ANDREW DOUGHERTY,
D. H. HOUGHTALING, GEORGE W. CHAUNCEY,
CHARLES GARLICHS, HENRY W. MAXWELL,
THOMAS C. SMITH, LEANDER WATERBURY,
THE MAYOR, ex-qfficio.
OFFICERS :
President :
JOHN GIBB.
Secretary :
ANDREW A. SMITH.
Chief Engineer and Superintendent:
JOHN Y. CULYER.
REPORT
Brooklyn Park Commissioners.
Office of the Brooklyn Park Commissioners, )
City Hall, V
Brooklyn, January 1, 1885. )
To the Honorable the Mayor and Common Council of the city of
Brooklyn:
Gentlemen :
The Brooklyn Park Commissioners, in accordance with the
requirements of the -statute, present herewith their report for
the year ending December 31, 1884. '
There will be found appended statements showing in detail
the moneys received and the sources whence they were derived,
together with the full and circumstantial exhibit of the expen-
ditures for all purposes during the year.
The Commissioners are gratified to state that a moderate
increase in the appropriation for the maintenance of the parks
will relieve, to some extent, the difficulties attendant upon the
discharge of their responsibilities for the ensuing year.
The need of a stated annual fund for construction purposes
in the development and improvement of unfinished portions
of the Park, becomes more apparent each } 7 ear.
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This is particularly the case with regard to that portion of
the Park lying along- Ninth avenue, from Third to Fifteenth
street, forming the southeasterly boundary of the Twenty-
second Ward, and contiguous to the Eighth Ward of this city.
The commpletion of this work, in accordance with the
original design of the Park, would greatly aid in assuring a
deservedly high character for the contiguous property. It
would invite improvements inuring to the benefit of the city,
while it would secure an ample return to its treasury, many
times in excess of the outlay, through the increased assessable
value of the property thus improved.
In regard to the policy of selling the remainder of the east
side lands, it has not been thought desirable to dispose of
them pending the litigation which the city is now pressing to
an issue as fast as practicable.
For the details of the work we refer you to the accompany-
ing report of the Chief Engineer and Superintendent.
Respectfully,
JOHN GIBB,
President.
BROOKLYN PARK COMMISSIONERS.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER AND SUPERINTENDENT,
Office of Chief Engineer and Superintendent, |
Brooklyn, December I, 1884. [
To the Brooklyn Park Commissioners.
Gentlemen :
The work of the Commissioners during the past year has
been mainly confined to that for which its principal fund is
provided, viz., the maintenance of the several Parks, Parkways,
&c.
Our operations, of necessity, have been limited to the current
and seasonable demands made upon us by the public for the
appropriate uses of these several works, the object having been
to extend all the facilities in our power to visitors, and at the
same time, as far as possible, preserve from destruction the
groundwork of the principal improvements in our charge. It
is unnecessaiy, therefore, to make more than passing allusion to
the condition of the parks in detail, which, for need of a more
liberal provision for expenditure during the period which has
intervened since our construction fund was exhausted, ten
years ago, have suffered from deteriorations caused by use and
exposure, far beyond the limitations of real economy. This
state of facts has been so constantly reiterated as to fully en-
lighten the public in regard to our restricted financial resources,
and has justly deterred criticism as to the condition of impor-
tant parts of the work to which, with a liberal fund at our
disposal, we would otherwise be exposed. It has been demand-
ed of us, during the year, a careful and economical adjustment
of our means to meet the requirements made upon us.
Notwithstanding the many disadvantages under which we
have labored for a number of years, as regards our ability to
do all that would seem to be desirable, the parks have never
before been put to such general and apparently satisfactory
use by the people. This is in part the evidence and result of an
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increased appreciation of the means afforded for recreation,
and in part to some modification of the prestige of Coney
Island as a resort, interest in which prevailed so generally
among our people a few years ago. This greatly increased use
during the last two years has been specially noteworthy. As a
resort for picnicking, the Park seems to have permanently
taken the place of many resorts whose imperfect accommoda-
tions and meretricious attractions had previously afforded
opportunity for out-door pleasuring to large numbers of people.
During the past year the school and church organizations
(statistical details of which will be found elseAvhere), without
regard to sect, have found congenial and acceptable facilities at
the Park; it having acquired a deserved repute for comfort,
variety of entertainment, and freedom from annoyance and
danger. These attractions, together with the accessibility of
the grounds, have established for them a permanent reputation
in almost every way as a desirable resort. The provisions for
other special out-door recreation, such as lawn tennis, croquet,
archery, bicycling, cricket, lacrosse, foot-ball and base-ball,
miniature yacht sailing, ice boating, and other winter sports on
the ice, have been cheerfully extended to large numbers in a belief
that the encouragement of such uses of the Park were in
harmony with the ideas governing those who planned it, which
in substance were to make it, as far as possible, available to the
whole public for every proper and reasonable pleasure. These
provisions, to a large extent, are not common to public parks
generally, and in arranging accommodations for some of them
a considerable expenditure of money was required. This has
caused the diversion of a portion of our limited funds from the
more specific requirements of maintenance work, but the results
of these expenditures have contributed so directly to the comfort
and pleasure of all classes of our citizens that it can hardly be
made the subject of regret.
The principal features of the work of the year have been the
renewal of the surfaces of portions of our road system, made
necessary l>\ their condition as to wear, ordinary deterioration
and superficial treatment, to which they had been subjected.
BBOOKLYN PAEK COMMISSIOKEBS.
The East Drive, averaging forty-five feet in width, from
near Battle Pass to the southerly entrance of the Park, the
length being about 5,200 feet, was re-surfaced with Eoa Hook
gravel, involving an aggregate expenditure for labor and
material of nearly eleven thousand (11,000) dollars.
The gravel is in all respects similar to that used in the
original construction of the roads on Central Park, ana was
procured from a remarkable deposit of this material on the
Tan Courtlandt estate at Eoa Hook, on the Hudson river, a
short distance above Peekskill. It seems probable that though
expensive as to cost of transportation. Arc, it is the best
natural product out of which" to construct drives for pleasure
riding that has yet been brought into use.
The repairs to this portion of the Park drives amounted
substantially to a partial reconstruction, and involved a pro
rata expenditure for the year, for this class of work, out of pro-
portion to the amount available for such purpose from our
yearly stipend. Being, however, a part of the principal drive
of the Park and forming practically the main thoroughfare in
connection with the Parkway to the Island, the public have
enjoyed and no doubt appreciated the increased comfort and
facilities which this renovated roadwork has afforded.
The covering of gravel was limited to a thickness of three
inches — with this we shall probably be enabled to maintain a
fail - surface for two or three seasons, when it will be required
to be renewed.
The removal of the old buildings at the junction of Fifteenth
street and the city line during the previous year enabled us to
carry through the line of the roadway and to define the
entrance at that point. The lines of walk on either side were
also opened and graded, and these, together with the contiguous
surfaces, which were roughly shaped, have been left in an un-
finished condition, awaiting opportunity to renew operations
next Spring. Scarcity of suitable soil for surfacing in this
neighborhood may make it necessary to procure the required
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material Prom distant points al an increased expenditure, other-
wise superficial treatment, which in the matter of soil for turf
and planting must always prove uneconomical in the end, must
be substituted.
A well kept turf of vigorous growth frequently cut, as is the
custom during the summer season, is very exhaustive of I lie
sustenance contained in the soil, and unless this is restored by
frequent applications of manure or other fertilizers, will result
in a deteriorated and scanty supply of grass.
A considerable expenditure was also required at the Well.
This amounted in part to the renewal of the plant required for
operating our water service. The original boiler, after seven-
teen years' use, during which period it had been frequently
repaired, was finally condemned by the official Inspector, and
a new wrought-iron horizontal tubular boiler of increased
capacity was put in its place. The covering of the well was
also entirely renewed.
The structure known as the Promenade Drive Shelter, on the
south side of the Park, was reduced in height by the removal of
a considerable part of the whole. The original intention was
to equip this frame work with a series of awnings for the pro-
tection of the public, with the expectation that it would invite
visitors to gather at this point to view the driving, &c; but the
distance from many points of the Park and its central resorts,
would seem to suggest too remote a contingency to justify the
comparatively expensive maintenance which the idea practically
carried out would involve, and has suggested the modification
which has been accomplished.
The lease of the Litchfield Mansion expired during the
month of -January of this year. The building, without modifi-
cation in any important particular of its interior arrangements,
was put to use for the adminstration offices of the Commission
in the month of April. The Litchfield Mansion being nearly
thirty years old, there were many details of its construction
that needed repair, together with considerable painting of out-
side work -a new heating apparatus was put in — since which
time it has served as a convenient executive headquarters.
BROOKLYN PARK COMMISSIONERS.
Repairs and painting to the permanent buildings, bridges
and rustic work were made necessary by their deteriorated
condition and their increased use.
Owing to the wide-spread interest in lawn tennis playing, all
the available space in the picnic house shelter was fitted np with
lockers for the storage of the clothing, nets, &c, of the players.
A portion of the basement of the Litchfield Mansion has also
been temporarily fitted up for the purpose.
The Park fences, to which attention has been called in
previous reports, were in bad condition and have required a
great deal of repair during the year. The length of the en-
closing fence is nearly four miles, and the frequent renewal of
posts, pickets, bottom boards, &c, involved a considerable
outlay for labor and material, and will continue to do so until
replaced by a more sightly and substantial substitute.
In addition to the features of the work thus specially noted,
the force has been busily engaged throughout the year on
usual maintenance work, incidental to the several works under
our charge.
In the early winter months, and particularly during the prev-
alence of skating, sleighing and other winter sports, the care
of the ice and roads, removal of snow, &c., required the services
of our entire force. A number of snow storms at frequent
intervals during January and February proved somewhat em-
barrassing in view of the fact that the cleaning of the small
parks throughout the city was required to be provided for
simultaneously with the other exacting demands of the season.
The work of general restoration in the Spring corresponds
very much to that of the old fashioned custom of house clean-
ing which everywhere prevails. The road surfaces had been
broken up by the frost and were generally repaired. The turf,
spaces and plantations littered with dead leaves, decayed wood,
&c, were thoroughly cleaned, the water courses, silt basins
and drainage system were overhauled, and the deposits carried
into them by the storms removed. Considerable pruning was
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done as late in the season as was permitted, and a number of
evergreens and other plants removed from crowded plantations
and transferred to more open and desirable sites. With the
advent of Spring the more general use of the Park as a resort
became apparent. As soon as the turf was in a suitable con-
dition to be used for field games, lawn tennis, archery and
croquet was established and participated in by their numerous
votaries. These sports continued without interruption until
Thanksgiving Day.
Over two hundred regularly organized tennis clubs were pro-
vided with courts and lockers during the summer. For this
purpose alone, nearly twenty acres of the Long Meadow were
used, the grass Avas cut as frequently as three times a week,
and the courts marked out and otherwise maintained without
charge of any kind to those seeking recreation in this form, at
the Park.
The Annual Sunday School Meeting and Parade occurred on
the 21st day of May. The schools gathered together in three
divisions at different points, where seats for 12,000 children,
stands for speakers, &c, were erected, and the whole space,
including the north end of the Long Meadow, was enclosed for
the manoeuvres which followed the usual ceremonies. The
weather was in all respects favorable, and it is estimated that
from 25,000 to 30,000 persons visited the Park and witnessed
the ceremonies and parade.
On Sunday, the 25th, the customary memorial services under
the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic were held at
the Lincoln monument on the Plaza at the Park and at the
bomb of the prison ship martyrs at Fort Greene. The usual
arrangements were made for the accommodation of the public.
The Lincoln statue was profusely decorated with plants and
flowers, many of which were contributed for the purpose by
the pupils of Public Schools Nos. 9, 15, 39 and 42.
On the 28th of May, exercises were held by the St. Patrick
Society of this city, commemorative of the birthday of the poet
Moore, at the Pedestrian Concourse.
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A meeting of the Eastern Archery Association, under the
auspices of the Brooklyn Archery Club, was held at the Archery
Grounds in the Park on Decoration day. The picnic season
commenced with Anniversary day, and throughout the months
of June, July, August and September, the grounds were almost
daily occupied by church, school and other organizations, to-
gether with many social and family parties.
The skating season commenced on January 4, 1883, and
ceased March 5, 1884, making a total of twenty-six days of
skating for the season of 1883 and 1884.
The weather throughout this p>eriod was very favorable for
winter sports. Nearly fifty acres of ice was frequently used by
the public, who enjoyed every facility for skating, ice-boat sail-
ing, curling and other winter ice sports. Snow storms caused
the principal interruption to an otherwise more frecpient daily
use of the ice. The attendance was greatly in excess of
previous seasons, and at times our public buildings were insuffi-
cient for the purpose. No serious accident occurred during
this period. The first concert of the season occurred on Sat-
urday, June 7th, and continued throughout the month of June,
July and August, making thirteen concerts in all. The music
was furnished by Mr. Luciano Conterno of this city, under
whose direction there was given a most satisfactory series of
concerts.
The season for field sports at the Parade Ground opened in
the month of May, and the grounds were occupied, with
scarcely any intermission, during the remaining fine weather of
the }*ear. Aside from the numerously organized base-ball,
cricket, lacrosse and foot-ball clubs, composed of youth and
adults, to whom grounds have been assigned for the season,
over 1,000 general permits were issued for other games of this
character. On Saturdays, frequently, and on special holidays,
we were at times unable to meet the demands made upon us.
Bicycle and tricyle riding has greatly increased during the
year. The use of the Park for this purpose has been restricted
to the walks, where, with such regulations as it was desirable to
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impose, ample facilities were afforded without serious inter-
ference with the privileges of others. The use of the Eastern
Parkway, the Ocean Parkway and the Concourse at Coney
Island, lias been permitted without limitation and with no
apparent conflict with the comfort or safety of drivers. The
principal riders are expert in the management of their machines
and conform to the rules which have been in part made up
from their own experience. So long as these rules are intelli-
gently complied with I see no reason to modify the provisions
for using the Park for those seeking recreation in this manner.
As to the unfinished portions of the Park, to which refer-
ence is frequently made, comprising more particularly the
considerable unimproved area along the westerly boundary of
the Park lying along the extreme limits of the Twenty-second
and contiguous to the Eighth Ward of this city, it ma}' be said
that suggestions favoring the renewal of construction work is
entitled to the careful attention of the Commissioners. The
tendency of improvement in the earlier years of construction
carried the work through the main body of the area, its prin-
cipal features following the trend of travel towards the southerly
entrance. Our means, which had been provided by law for con-
struction purposes, were exhausted ten years ago, since which
time the area just referred to along Ninth avenue and Fifteenth
street has remained in a slate of incompletion. This, at the
time of the cessation of the work, attracted no especial atten-
tion or criticism in view of the generally unimproved state of
that portion of the two Wards alluded to, bordering upon and
adjacent to the Park. Since then, however, the property of the
neighborhood has recovered to a substantial degree from the
effects of the general financial depression which prevailed in
1ST:!, the transfers of property at improved prices, which afford
every promise of stability, and the erection of numerous build-
ings throughout the district, indicate the early attainment of
a high class reputation for the whole western slope of the
Park.
The conformation of the area from Flatbush avenue to
Fifteenth street, and even beyond, and extending nearly to the
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borders of the unsightly neighborhood to the south of Fifth
avenue, combines to a notable degree, in its sloping surface and
the character of the underlying material, conditions in every
way favorable for a permanently healthy dwelling place. The
few irregularities in the surface which have served in the past
to impede temporarily the passage of the surface water, have
almost all been removed, and will soon entirely disappear by
reason of the improvements in progress or of those soon to
follow.
The completion of the streets by suitable pavements and a
perfected sewerage will entirely remove the possibilit} r of
annoyance which often arises from arrested ground water per-
colating through the surface. The numerous excavations that
are being made from time to time for the foundations of buil-
dings, disclose to the most casual observer, the fact that the
substratas of gravel and sand afford the most favorable con-
ditions for the rapid carrying off, by natural drainage, of any
water that may find its way through the surface, and that dry
foundations in cellars must of necessity be the rule.
The geological structure of the Park, as would seem quite
natural, is in the main a counterpart of that just referred to.
The system of drainage and the care of surface water is prob-
ably as complete as can be found in the country, while it is also
the fact, to be demonstrated at any time, that no deleterious
influences to health exist upon the Park that could be charged
with affecting in any degree, disadvantageously, the healthful-
ness of the circumjacent territory. The waters that flow into
the lake of the Pai'k, and the water in the lake itself, throughout
any season of the year, is more suitable for potable purposes
than the water supply that exists to-day for several communities
of people not many miles from this city. The presence of
vegetation during the summer months in portions of the lake
is entirely natural, and is common to bodies of fresh water and
streams everywhere. This vegetation consists of a minute and
inferior plant believed to be of the Lemna order, commonly
known as duckweed, and is blown over the surfaces from the
shores, where it is first developed, into the inlets and narrow
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bays of the lake and presents an unsightly appearance through-
out portions of the season, but that it has ever seriously
affected the health of any one, it is not believed. This much
may be said in answer to occasional public reference to this
subject.
A comparison, at this time, of the progressive assessments
of value of the Twenty-second Ward particularly, would seem
to justify the conclusions as to the importance of interests to
be favorably operated upon by the further improvement of the
unfinished portions of the Park. In like manner the interests
of the Eighth and Ninth Wards would be benefited to an
important degree.
Within this particular area of the Park referred to, portions
of the surface have been worked over, and will remain as they
now are permanently. The walks have been outlined and
graded, but no permanent superstructure has as yet been put
upon them, with the exception of that connecting with the Ninth
street entrance. The plantations are incomplete and will
require modifications and additions in important particulars.
The permanent occupation of the Litchfield Mansion for
park purposes suggests the opening for public uses, of the
section lying between it and the Ninth street entrance, which
has remained to the present time in a condition substantially
as originally taken. A very considerable amount would be
involved, necessarily, in the improvement of this area, but with
suitable treatment would be found to add greatly to the
resources of the Park. No particular estimates have been
made as to the cost of this contemplated work, and the amount
necessary for the purpose would be controlled entirely by the
perfection of detail to which the Commissioners shall ultimately
commit themselves, and to the extent which it would be
desirable t<> cany on the work in harmony with the original
design, but an early consideration of the question, in view of
the valuable influences that would quickly result from this
work, is undoubtedly desirable.
BROOKLYN PARK COMMISSIONERS. 15
Other but less important sections remain in an unfinished
state. Of these, that in the neighborhood of the Willink
entrance, running south along Ocean avenue, is one. The
neighborhood of the entrance just opened at the junction of
Fifteenth street and the City line is another.
Of important structures contemplated, the completion of the
bridge at a site already established, adjacent to the temporary
bridge over the northern inlet of the Lake, is perhaps one that
would justify the earliest consideration on the part of the
Commissioners. The erection of a bridge at this point and
the modifications of the drive across it, which would result in
a material improvement in the grades, would justify at the
same time the continuation of work upon the unfinished
surfaces of the slope and portions of the Peninsula, bordering
upon the Lake. Within a short distance of this permanent
bridge site it has been the intention to erect the hotel, which
naturally would be of more ambitious design than any structure
now in use upon the Park. The site is a commanding and
accessible one, and would afford from its piazzas and windows
an outlook upon the Lake, and would comprehend in a broad
vista the intermediate section of the Island between the Park
and the Island, and an expansive view of the ocean itself.
The want of .suitable provision for restaurant facilities, for
the temporary care of horses and vehicles, and such accom-
modation as visitors, particularly in carriages, demand, has
greatly emphasized the criticisms as to the want of such accom-
modation which has followed upon the great increase in
pleasure riding in the community during the past ten years.
The Lookout Hill neighborhood, a considerable portion of
which is utilized as a site for the Park Reservoir, has been
intended to be used as a site for an observatory, the position
being every way favorable, and perhaps without parallel for
such purposes in either city, in view of the fine outlook to be
afforded from such elevation as the contemplated structure
would command. While minor portions of the Park must of
necessity require more attention and expenditure than their
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proportional share of the present maintenance fund would
suffice for, the features contemplated in the original construc-
tion just enumerated are l>\ far the most important, and are
probably named in the order of interests, from a public point
of view, tn which they are entitled.
Of the work which it is desirable to outline for the ensuing
year, the continuation of resurfacing the main drives will merit
the earliest attention. Resuming operations at the point
where they were discontinued last year, viz., at the junction of
the drives at the southerly entrance of the Park, it is intended
to continue the repairs to the road superstructure! on the main
lino parallel with the old Coney Island road, Fifteenth street
and Ninth avenue, constructing a new branch drive to Litch-
field Mansion, and continuing the work thence toward the main
entrance. The length of surface to be worked over, the roadway
being generally in bad condition, is between one and two miles,
and when completed, if we shall be able to do so, will furnish
a restored road surface upon the main circuit drive aggregating
a length of between three and four miles. Repairs to the other
drives, to the bridle roads and portions of the more important
walk lines are also contemplated.
The condition of the unsold portion of the east side lands,
with regard to which any present action on the part of the Com-
missioners is held in abeyance, owing to some technical ques-
tions concerning matters of title which have been raised, soon
to be finally disposed of by the courts, it is believed, has been
made the occasion of criticism of the Commissioners, as to de-
lay in their ultimate disposal. After the sale of a large number
of these lots at the public auction, which took place in 1881,
the failure to complete the purchase, on the part of a purchaser,
has tended to retard their improvement up to the present time.
It is not comtemplated that any further indebtedness shall be
incurred in connection with them, beyond such as will be
inciderftal to a further sale, but public sentiment undoubtedly
favors an early disposal of the property still belonging to the
city, in order that it shall not, from their abandoned condition,
continue to operate against the general character of the neigh-
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borhood, and that the further benefits to accrue from a sale
and the improvement of it shall commence to operate in favor
of the city's interest. Such a sale, not involving absolute
sacrifice of the property, and its transfer to private owners,
even at moderate prices, would result in benefits from several
sources which are not now possible to be availed of. The
amount to be derived from their sale and, subsequently, from
taxes, upon an increased valuation and improvement, would
quickly add a considerable revenue to the city, while the
influence to be exerted by the development of the area, gener-
ally, upon other sections of the neighborhood, would represent
a considerable money value and prove a creditable auxiliary to
the available resources so desirable at this time, with which
to meet the general financial engagements of the city.
SMALL PARKS.
No special features of work upon the small parks of the
city call for particular mention at this time. They have been
maintained in as good condition as was possible under the cir-
cumstances, and have been largely used as neighborood resorts ;
their increased use would justify a more liberal expenditure,
especially in the case of Fort Greene. The large structure of
wood on the higher portion of this park, used as a shelter and
resting place, is very much out of repair and should be replaced
by a more substantial one. It is proposed, however, to make
it temporarily servicable by necessary repairs during the com-
ing season.
Tennis playing at Fort Greene and Tompkins Park was per-
mitted throughout the season to the fullest extent afforded by
the turfed spaces available. An additional police service upon
these parks, which is contemplated for next year, will add to
the further security of the public.
During the year a portion of the flagstone forming the plaza
in front of the City Hall was removed. The underlying
material was replaced with soil and covered with turf. This
effected a desirable change in the character of the area
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generally, and it is believed to have met with approval. A
substantial curb of granite or Milestone may be substituted,
and with such planting as the early Spring will afford oppor-
tunity for, the general effect will be considerably enhanced.
Such further improvements of this area, together with the
surrounding sidewalks of the main building as were outlined
upon plans prepared in the early part of the year, would greatly
exceed any means that the Commission would seem to be
justified in expending in the absence of special appropriations
for the purpose, but the central position of the representative
official structure of the city would warrant it. Indeed the
general effect and appearance of the City Hall building, due to
its immediate surroundings, lack character and finish and
would be greatly improved by the change suggested.
OCEAN PAllKWAY.
A considerable portion of the main drive was repaired and
resurfaced with gravel during the year and very much improved.
The work upon other portions of the road will be resumed
in the ensuing spring. The Concourse at Coney Island, which
had been in a very dilapidated condition, was resurfaced with
concrete in a substantial manner by Mr. J. P. Cranford of this
city, at cost of $30,000, for which a special appropriation had
been obtained from the County authorities. This work extend-
ed over the length and breadth of the main roadway for a width
of 75 feet, and a length of over 2,700 feet. The irregularities
of the surface required, in order to adjust it to a suitable grade,
the application of material varying in depth from 2 inches to
8 inches.
The Concourse area generally continues to serve as a most
desirable adjunct to the few resources of the Island, provided for
public use, to which no expense is attached and entirely free
from modifying and undesirable features that pertain to certain
portions of the Island. The importance and value of the
reservation for public purposes cannot but be impressed upon
all who are familiar with the relation it bears to other pent ions
of the Island.
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With suitable means, its usefulness could be increased a
hundred fold. Provisions for carrying out the project sub-
mitted for the consideration of the Supervisors would not only
enable the Commission to ensure to the citizens of Brooklyn
greater comfort and enjoyment at the Island, but would increase
the value of important parts of the Island itself. The interests
controlled by the Commissioners for the people are too im-
portant not to have impressed upon them the responsibilities
concerning its extended development as a seaside resort. In
previous reports it has been suggested the necessity for a more
efficient police surveillance of the Island. A still more serious
subject is the provision for the removal of sewage. No suit-
able plan of sewerage can be effected otherwise than by uniting
all the interests that would share its benefits. The conditions
would seem to limit the resources of engineering, within
reasonable expenditures, to two projects ; the first, that of the
rather complex arrangement of collecting the sewage at various
points, its preparation by disinfecting processes or by compost-
ing, and its frequent removal, and its use for fertilizing purposes.
The second plan would be to construct a tidal sewer, parallel
with the ocean line, of suitable dimensions to meet present and
reasonable future requirements, having its outlet at the west
end of the Island, where all material discharged from it would
reach a permanent current that would carry it away from the
shore. The latter project would seem to be the most practicable,
and would be most likely to prove the more servicable, as it
certainly would be the most economical in the end. It is a
matter of surprise that a scheme for improving the sewerage
at the Island has not been effected, in view of its importance
and of the great interests to be favorably affected by it.
EASTERN PARKWAY.
The renovation of this important thoroughfare has been pro-
vided for during the coming Spring by the purchase and stor-
age upon the line of the necessary material. The renewal of the
entire surface from the Plaza to Brooklyn avenue is contempla-
ted as early in the season as will be favorable for this impor-
20 REPORT OF THE
taut work. I beg leave to submit the usual statistical returns,
together with the list of the names, occupation, and length of
service of all employes during the year; this list comprises
a large number of men temporarily employed during the emer-
gent seasons of work, and were required to supplement our
ordinary force. These were discharged, in all cases, as soon as
the necessity ceased.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN Y. CULYER,
Chief Engineer <nnl Superintendent
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23
Revenues derived from the Public Parks of the City of Brooklyn.
Balance brought forward from January 1, 1884.
Rentals
"Water sales
Old material sold
Sheep sold ,
Impounded animals — fees aud sales
Care of broken wagons, sleighs, &c
Paid S. H. Mildenberg return rentals of old building.
Paid into the City Treasury
$239 12
$6,684 25
666 04
222 50
164 38
11 95
5 00
7,754 12
7,993 24
45 00
7,948 24
$7,993 24
December 31, 1884.
24
REPORT OF THE
Statement of Accounts Certified to Auditor During the Year 1884.
Date.
Jan
Feb.
Name.
ravioli
John Y. ( 'ulyer
William Bergen, Agent
Edward R. Shipman . . .
L. Brandeis .V Sou
Charles E. Teale A Co.
Paul C. Coffin
William Porter's Sous
('. M. Mnseman A Bro
Metropolitan Gaslight Company,
Brooklyn Gaslight Company
Henry Werner
For.
Laborers. &c
Incidental Expenses. .
Coal
Oats, &C
(Join, feed and meal .
Salt
Galvanized pipe
Uniforms for keepers
Hardware
Lam | S, &C
Horse equipments.
Gas
Stephen Stevenson
A. V. Benoit
Frederick Loeser & Co [Supplies
Pratt, Manufacturing Company. . .[Naphtha
Beers & Kessegtrie
C . M . Moseman & Bro
C. W. Keenan
Hickory
Chestnut posts, &c.
Soap, Ac
Tracing cloth
Hosford & Son
L. Brandeis A Son .
Wm. Berri's Sons.
Watson & Pittinger
Henry Werner ... .
W. B. Dayton it Son. . .
Balch, Price A Co
A. V. Benoit
C. M. .Moseman A Pro.
Howell A Saxtan
Andrew A. Smith . . .
Pay roll
Edward E Shipman
Pay roll
Lumber
Horse equipments.
Supplies
Oil
Blank books
Stationery
\ c
Record books
Supplies
Cocoa Mats
Lumber
Locust posts, Ac
Supplies
Hats for keepers.
Hydrometer
Harness
Gratings
< Mliee expenses. . . .
( Mticers and clerks
Oats, Ac
Lai Hirers, Ac.
Amount.
s.V
806
204
171
Ii8
253
152
88
6
180
30
212
21)
223
25
52
225
" 8
38
30
32
4
10
6
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5
64
140
4
27
18
7
40
32
47
2
46
89
:i
81
89
12
8
7
90
24
7
874
195
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122
175
98
45
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BROOKLYN PAKE COMMISSIONERS.
25
Statement of Accounts certified to Auditor — Continued.
Date.
Name .
8 John Y. Cnlyer
8 Wm . Bergen, Agent .
8
8
8
8
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
L3
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
20
4
4
4
4
6
6
Isaac Knee, Jr
L'dward K. Shipman.
L. V Placeman.
William Porter's Sons.
The Automatic Globe Gas Co. .
Pratt Manufacturing Company
C. W. Keenan
Frederick Loeser & Co.
Union Steam Printing Estabm't.
tlenry Weruer
Hosford A Sons
William Berri's Sons
Hosford & Sons
Wm B . Dayton A- Son . . .
Metropolitan Gaslight Co.
Brooklyn Gaslight Co ... .
C. W. Keenan
A W . Shadbolt A Son
L. Y. Plageman
Beers & Besseguie ....
Paul C. Coffin
Watson A' Pittinger.. .
John iYJ. Bulwiukle ....
Town of Gravesend . . .
Hosford & Sons
Pay roll
John Y. Culyer
Wm. Bergen, Agent. .
Edward K. Shipman.
Foe.
Incidental expenses.
Coal
Harness repairing, Ac.
Corn
Oats
Amount.
for
Feed, meal, Ac
Gits
Medical treatment
horses
Lamp supplies
Lanterns
Lamp globes
Nuphtha
Glass, Ac
Home Light oil
Strips of rubber .
Home Light oil, glass, Ac
Window glass
Hume Light oil
■'upplies
Towels, &c
Brushes and combs.
Printing
Locust lamp posts. . .
Stationer j-
Carpet
Stationery
Stove supplies.
Gas
White lead, &c
Wagon supplies
Med. treatment for horse
Lumber ....
Hardware
Lumber
Stationery
Taxes of 1883 on gravel pit
Directory
Officers and clerks.
Laborers, Ac
Incidental expenses .
Coal
Oats
$60 91
404 75
10 50
26 25
54 00
164 50
45 40
58 75
17 00
25 85
60 00
48 00
48 26
19 40
21 25
22 80
30 53
13 50
19 22
6 90
34 80
12 00
3 24
6 00
72 00
37 50
15 12
7 75
4 10
49 75
8 42
46 37
32 40
27 96
4 55
100 00
8 00
199 53
123 83
266 73
3 35
4 05
3 00
874 16
5,240 68
. 110 40
316 77
436 65
. 61 60
307 25
152 75
26
REPORT OK THE
Statement of Accounts certified to Auditor -Continued.
Date .
Mar
April
Name .
Edward R. Shipman .
Paul Coffin
Henry Werner . ...
Stephen Stevenson. . . .
A. W. Shadbolt & Son.
William Porter's Sons
Union Steam Printing Estabm'i .
Hewey Moutanies .
C. W. Keenan ... .
Fob.
Feed, meal, &c
Hardware
Keuyon & Newton
Guiseppe Tagliabue Thermometer
Moulding, &c
Soap
Wagon supplies ami
pairing
Lamp wicks
Printing
Tobacco stems
Home Light oil
Supplies
Doors
Pratt Manufacturing Company.
Rubber Clothing Co
Peter B. BracMn
Union Steam Printing EstabmM
0. M. Moseman & Bro
C. W. Keenan.
Hosford & Sons
Metropolitan Gaslight Co
Henry II. Worthington. . .
Beers & Resseguie
Howell & Saxtan. .
Isaac Knee, Jr .
Hosford & Sons.
Brooklyn Union Publishing Co.
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Pay-roll '.
William Bergen, Agent
John Y. Culver.
Paul 0. Coffin..
Brooklyn Daily Times
Edward K. Shipman . .
T. B. Sidebotham, Jr.
Naphtha
Rubber boots
Corn and carrots
Printing
Breeching straps
( lurry combs and brushes
Shoe thread and leather,
Alcohol, &c
Window glass
Stationery
Gas .....'
Brass nipples
Lumber
Repairing fence.
Harness. . .
Stationery
Advertising for proposals
Officers and clerks.
Laborers, Ac
A MOUNT.
( 'oal
Incidental Expenses
Hardware
Advertising for proposals
Oats, Ac..'
I !orn
Printing Annual Report,
IN*:}
$26 nii
ll'.i 69
L16 59
L36 5]
•21 25
326 60
2 00
Hi oo
1 no
19 22
i:s 49
;-> (10
I INI
IN 17
25 67
40 00
I 50
1 (id
1 in 50
1 65
6 10
18 96
26 25
22 57
:; 16
1 00
128 44
75 77
20 00
67 50
24 oo
9 00
17 00
21 50
33 90
874 16
6,171 80
78 '20
405 00
542 15
1 17 00
78 70
65 41
Mil 69
15 50
Hi!) 21
23 no
L95 95
Hi 50
33 00
BEOOKLYN PARK COMMISSIONERS.
27
Statement of Accounts certified to Auditor — Continued.
Date.
Name.
For.
Amount.
April 7
7
Henry Werner
$68 95
28
7
«. i?
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35 20
7
Oak Posts
Mouldings
48 00
14 86
10
CM. Mosernan & Bro
C. W. Keenan
Harness
29 50
10
10
Supplies
34 86
22 92
10
Automatic Globe Gaslight Co ... .
C. W. Keenan
<t
121 01
10
10
Automatic gas lamps ....
Castor oil
Naphtha
450 00
1 00
10
Janes & Kirtland
' 47 93
10
Lamp hinges
544 60
10
Jacob G. Miner. , . . .
Metropolitan Gaslight Co . . .
Union Steam Printing Estabm't. .
C . W . Keenan
1 80
10
Gas
36 92
10
11
Printing
Supplies
26 00
8 20
11
6 00
11
11
11
John Morton & Sons
C . W . Keenan
Hosford & Sons
2 10
25 90
9 32
11
11
11
Supplies
Stationery
2 65
11 50
10 20
11
2 00
11
312 20
11
Brooklyn Freie Presse
Car iage hire
26 00
11
Advertising for proposals
Officers and clerks
20 40
19
Pay roll
874 16
May 5
5
9,800 44
c<
156 65
5
c.
<<
666 67
5
CI
<c
1,179 27
5
5
5
John Y . Culyer
Vandei'bilt Bros'. Nephew
William Bergen
Incidental expenses. ....
Grass and clover seed. . .
Coal
74 17
291 60
230 50
7
Louis D. Beck
C. E. Sandford
Gravel
2,007 52
8
Watchman's register . . .
Feed and meal
50 00
8
Edward R. Shipman
24 40
8
Oats, &c
202 00
8
Henry Werner
Door and sash
5 75
8
Mouldings, &c
12 00
8
H . Hawkes
Plumbings, &c, "Litch-
field Mansion "
Balusters
8
Henry Werner
696 10
21 65
8
Pine Slats
100 00
8
L. V. Plageman
Oak
4 00
8
Hardware
33 00
8
PaulC. Coffin..
182 08
8
31 20
8
Henry R. Worthington
Overhauling, &c. , engine
640 27
28
REPORT OF THE
Statement of Accounts certified to Auditor — Continued.
Date.
Name.
Fob.
Amount.
May 8
S
10
Gillie & ( reoghegan
Steam heating apparatus.
1 loi Ler at Park well
$1,125 00
Smith Brothers
\. W. Shadbolt .V. Son
1,450 do
is 75
10
'.17 1 1
10
Metropolitan Gaslight (' >mpany. .
L. H. Smith
'.17 16
10
<<
:;:; 08
10
10
10
Park well supplies ....
Moving safe
SI 12
2 50
18 00
10
Brick and cement
Printing.
7 52
10
John Morton A' Son
r, do
11)
26 50
10
Pinion Steam Printing Estabm't. .
Beers & Resseguie
13 oo
• 10
10
Lumber
<;:s os
166 1 1
10
C. W. Keenan
Lead pipe
1 L6
10
Home J , i . - ] 1 1 Oil
9 67
10
Paints, oils, &c
C,o 7o
10
112 34
10
<<
s 65
1(1
111
"
90
1 25
10
21 CO
10
,,
Whiting, Ac
1 00
10
<c
4 SO
10
<<
:: c,o
10
((
13 10
10
<<
:; en
10
(I
22 00
10
<<
21 20
10
Union Steam Printing Estabm't.
Kenvon & Newton .
Win'. Wull's Souk
0. M. M. semaD .V Bro
■A 75
1(1
01 80
10
11)
Ledger
Printing
7 50
17 50
10
1(1
Sash
Marline
2 no
11 56
1(1
Rubber horse cover
Stirrup leather, Ac
5 oo
10
111
ic oo
51 71
10
51 '.)2
HI
10
Balch, Trie.' & Co
Jo'cob < '< Miner
Police officers' hat
Soap
1 00
56 50
10
Stephen Slevenson
6 25
11
10
111
A. V. Benoit
C. W. Keenan
I Irni'v Werner
Drawing materials
Lumber
11 20
26 7:?
11 40
10
Watson A Pittenger
59 7;",
1(1
os 64
20
Payroll .'
( (fficers and clerks
874 ic
• 1 1, Me 1
15,555 20
4
<<
399 70
4
<£
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2,598 lo
BROOKLYN PARK COMMISSIONERS.
29
Statement of Accounts certified to Auditor — Continued.
Date.
June
Name.
John Y. Cuyler
William Bergen, Agent.
Louis D. Beck
Cowperthwait Company..
Vanderbilt Bros'. Nephew
Dr. Jerome Walker
Davis & Fitzgerald
Whitehouse & Wells
Edward R. Shipman
Paul C. Coffin . .
C. W. Keenan.
CM. Moseman & Bro . .
Henrv Werner
Hosford & Sons
L . Brandeis & Son . .
E I . Horsman
Pratt Manufacturing Co.
Wm. Wall's Sons
Peck & Snyder
Rubber Clothing Co.
A. V. Benoit
Beers .& Resseguie . .
Frank J Cole
Union Steam Printing Estabm't .
Isaac Knee, Jr
Michael Pierce
Thomas McCann
Pratt Brothers
C. M. Moseman & Bro
C. W. Keenan. .
Hosford & Sons.
Peter B. Bracken . .
W. & J. Sloane
National Meter Co.
Mica Roofing Co . . .
Foe.
Incidental expenses .
Coal
Gravel
Office furniture, &c
Agricultural Implements.
Medical services
Binding Book of Accounts
Glass
Burl ap bags
Corn
Oats, feed, &c. . . ......
Hardware
Aqua fortis
White lead, &c
Supplies
Whiting
White lead and paints.
Supplies
Whiting
Wagon harness
Pine plugs
Hickory truck poles. . .
Oak bars
Stationery
Plumbing supplies. . . .
Tennis markers
Naphtha
Cotton, oakum, &c. . . .
Rope, bunting, &c . . . .
Stop nets ,
Hose
Linen tapes
Lumber
Collars and gloves for
keepers
Printing
Repairing harness, &c.
Use of roadways
Cement pipe
Trees
Harness
Paints, oils, &c.
Stationery
Inkstand
Bay horse ....
Carpets .
Meter supplies.
Tar "....'
Amount .
$78 19
214 95
20 40
2,342 72
337 85
412 00
79 50
25 00
16 50
90 00
13 00
2 80
174 85
428 14
3 50
15 05
21 90
21 72
77 35
32 70
23 35
130 00
9 00
6 00
23 50
15 90
48 06
8 00
51 61
13 90
166 87
20 CO
50 00
7 50
302 30
34 88
13 50
27 75
25 00
30 00
252 75
57 50
17 50
53 26
2 00
1 25
300 00
290 57
1 90
1 95
9 00
30
REPORT OF THE
Statement of Accounts certified to Auditor — Continued.
Date.
June 13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
23
24
24
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
::
:;
3
July
('. W. Keenan
L . V . Plageman .
Carr & Hobson . .
Frederick Loeser & Co
W. B Dayton
Union Steam Printing Estabm't.
Thomas McCann
Frederick Loeser & Co.
Howell & Saxtan
James G. Pollard.
L. Brandeis & Son
Brooklyn Gaslight Company. . . .
Name.
Cornelius Winant. . . .
Ken von & Newtmi . .
W. B. Dayton & Son.
I [osford & Sons
Metropi ilitan ( raslight ( Jompany .
S. Henderson & Son
Andrew A . Smith ,
Hosford & Sons
Pay-roll
L . Conterno
Watson it Pittinger
Pay-roll
L . Conterno
Thomas McCann .
Pay-roll
J. P. Cranford
William Bergen, Agent
John Y. Culver.
Isaac Harris . . .
John Gallagher & Bro
Louis I). Beck
Vanderbilt Pros'. Nephew.
Fred. Stone .V Co
0. M Moseman .V Bro. . . .
C. W Keenan
I leers & Ressegnie . . ,
Edward It. Shapman
Foe.
Flagstaff
Sash and doors
Range supplies
Stationery
Pins.....*
Paints, &c
Attendance on sick horses
Lawn Mower
Supplies
Printing.
(i ravel ..
Supplies.
Large roller and supydies
Repairing picks
Iron pipe
Gas
Office expenses
Inkstands
Laborers
Music, first concert. . . .
Lumber
Officers and clerks
Music, second concert.
" third concert. . .
" fourth concert
(iravel
Laborers, &c
Balance due on contract.
Coal
Incidental expenses
Hauling gravid ....
Carriage hire
Boa Hook gravel
Agricultural implements.
Sleeves for hydrants
Harness supplies
Home Light oil
Supplies
I tome Light oil
Matches.
Supplies.
Lumber
Suit and meal
Amount.
$50 00
7 50
:i 85
7 75
2 40
31 45
12 00
9 50
11 7:".
10 23
9 50
47!) 75
6 00
328 18
35 0(1
s 85
35 00
28 56
28 35
7 50
s is
'.10
827 85
160 00
982 40
s7l L6
160 oo
160 on
100 00
1,1 2.S 00
8,636 15
132 45
622 35
2,032 94
017 04
127 50
102 00
69 os
1,025 SS
1,692 oo
17 50
075 85
11 10
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BROOKLYN PARK COMMISSIONERS.
31
Statement of Accounts certified to Auditor — Continued.
Date .
Name.
Foe.
Amount.
July 9
9
Edward R. Shipman
Oats, feed &c
$87 20
101 10
9
Union Steam Printing Estabni't. .
Watson & Pittinger
Printing
14 50
9
Felt
35 87
9
280 00
9
4 30
9
Lamp supplies
Naphtha
12 CO
9
9
Pratt Manufacturing Co
51 03
51 77
9
Castings for urinals
Hardware
49 50
9
9
Paul C. Coffin *
C. A'. Brandt
7 20
162 61
9
9
9
Gas
Repairing harness, &c . . .
Gas
15 00
28 52
69 50
9
9
Brooklyn Gaslight Co
27 86
41 44
9
Combs
Printing
1 08
9
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Hosf ord & Sons
5 25
9
9
Stationery
13 75
4 97
9
CM. Moseman & Bro
N Y Deodorizing Co
Harness
75
9
Disinfectants
Unloading gravel, &c . . . .
" 6th "
7th "
Officers and clerks ,,...
Music, 8th concert
" 9th "
" 10th '•
Laborers, &c
36 00
9
105 75
8
15 50
9
9
16
22
Pay roll
160 00
160 00
160 00
874 16
21
L . Conterno
160 00
Aug . 5
160 00
5
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160 00
5
4,715 93
5
287 50
5
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1,847 48
7
William Bergen, Agent
Coal
198 90
7
30 60
7
7
John Y . Culyer
John M . Bulwinkle
Incidental expenses
Criminal and penal code.
Session laws, 1884
Roa Hook gravel
Unloading gravel
Oats, feed and meal
Oats and corn
60 12
1 05
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L . K . Strouse & Co
6 50
7
2 00
Louis D . Beck
1,822 65
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Dennis Wheeler
208 17
7
7
Edward R . Shipman
68 25
94 13
7
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Metropolitan Gas Light Co ....
National Meter Co
Smith Bros
Music
80 00
7
Lumber
7 80
12
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26 95
12
12
Repairs to meter
" steam roller. .
Repairingboiler house, &c.
1 10
217 18
12
Paul C. Coffin
141 94
12
52 00
32
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Name .
Foe.
Amount.
Aug. 12
12
A. W. Shadboli & Son
[ce for park offices
Repairing picks, &c
si | -'ii
Knickerbocker lee Co
2 80
12
12
12
12
C. M. Moseman & Bro
Brooklyn Gas Light Co
Union Steam Printing Estabm't. .
Prospect Park & 0. I. R. R. Co! !
Win. Wall's Sons
12 82
8 66
1 (10
1 50
12
1 50
12
25 06
12
12
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36 12
4 50
10 00
12
12
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C> 00
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50 oo
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Pratt Manufacturing Co
Watson tV Pittinger
Naphtha
51 77
12
s 55
12
12
Lime and Ct ment
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12
:i 75
18 70
12
I 35
12
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7 :;i
12
20 10
12
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13 oo
12
Signal oil, &c
53 98
12
12
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W. B. Davis
Pay roll
L. < 'onterno
( iastor oil and whiting. . .
Whiting and oil
1 >ockage
28 35
21 7:5
120 00
12
19
20
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12th " . .
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22 50
874 10
100 00
27
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4
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112 05
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William Bergen, Agent
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153 00
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35 70
4
9
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John Y. Culver
Edward R. Shipman
Incidental expenses. . . .
( >atme;il ...
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Music. Kith concert
Unloading scows, &c ....
Repairing buggy
Medical attendance tor
65 69
His 38
7 50
9
9
104 63
22 50
9
I j < 'onterno ...
100 00
10
11
13
Dniiiis Wheeler
( Iharles Wintervrerb .
50 21
20 75
22
Stephen Stevenson
horses
( (facers and clerks ....
11 00
6 25
22
22
30
Union Steam Printing Estabm't
Payroll
Paul C. Coffin
2 50
874 10
1 80
BROOKLYN PARK COMMISSIONERS.
33
Statement of Accounts certified to Auditor' — Continued.
Date.
Name.
Fob.
Amount.
Sept. 30
30
C. W. Keenan
Automatic burners
Home Light oil
$30 00
7 30
30
34 83
30
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Oil for machinery
Stationery
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19 50
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16 75
30
C. M. Moseman & Bro
William H. Douglass
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2 50
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30
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Brooklyn Gaslight Oo
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29 26
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E. H. Wells. .
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9 20
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C. W. Keenan
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Brooklyn, Fl'bu'h & O. I. R.R. Co
Peter B. Bracken
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30
30
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15 50
30
30
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50 00
5 30
869 17
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835 17
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6
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137 70
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7
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1 75
29 22
36 96
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22 13
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60
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14 40
7
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101 67
7
7
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54 25
3 60
7
Edward R. Shipman
81 13
8
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46 60
18
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76 88
Nov. 7
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874 16
7
7
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C. W. Keenan
6 75
13 95
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A. V. Benoit
15 00
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Name.
Fob.
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Nov. 7
Union Steam Printing Estabm't .
Metropolitan Gaslight Company. .
CM. Mosemtin & Bro
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31 68
2 50
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7
15 70
7
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2 50
7
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Brooklyn Gaslight Company
W B. Davis
34 91
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117 00
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33 32
7
7
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36 26
2 25
7
7
7
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47 00
23 75
116 15
52 25
7
Newcorub & Co
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Incidental expenses. . . .
Repairs to machinery. . . .
Railroad tickets
9 75
7
John Y. Culyer
57 32
Dec. 5
17 117
5
93 10
5
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Pratt Manufacturing Company. . .
Brooklyn Gaslight Company. . . .
Edward II. Shipman
William Bergen, Agent
50 00
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36 24
21 00
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Coal
Carriage hire
Attendance on sick hi uses
Well boiler supplies
Iron pipe
71 25
224 10
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L. V. Plageman
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8 60
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Felix Campbell
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C. W. Keenan
5 20
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C. M. Moseman & Bro
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Williamsburgh City Fire Ins. Co.
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Latitude, 40° 41 North , Longitude, 73° 57 West from Greenwich.
Height of Instrument above the sea, 220 feet.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE No. 1
Table shoiving the observed height of the Barometer, monthly, for the
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29.727
30.404
29.311
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29.859
29.828
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29.986
29.612
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29.634
29 . S72
29.731
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29.724
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3U . 083
29.415
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29.902
29.875
29.897
30.269
29.595
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29.428
29.693
29 683
29 867
29 . 396
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29.851
29 . 989
29.829
30.086
29.540
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29 . 855
29.850
29.831
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29.859
29.957
29.916
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29 . 540
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29.833
29 835
29.855
30 . 236
29.315
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29.929
29.922
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30.362
29.361
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Annual mean at 7 A. M. . . 29 813
Annual mean at 2 P. M " 29.801
Annual mean at 9 P. M 29.862
Annual mean of 1,098 observations 29.825
Maximum, January 27, 2 P. M 30 . 485
Minimum, April 2, 9 P. M 29.083
Eange 1.402
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DRY.
Table showing the state of Thermometer, monthly, for the //car
ending December 31, 1884.
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9 P. M.
<
3
24.40
30.32
26.74
|:i 50
7.00
32 92
38 12
33 52
54 . 50
5.00
2!) . 28
36.88
54.51
61.50
6.00
49.94
53.48
46 . 42
78.00
30.00
52.42
67 uu
61.16
96.00
kC 00
66 . 34
78.14
68.00
92 . 50
11 on
68.50
77.5 »4
70.80
92 mi
54.00
70.00
80 68
72.23
94 on
54 . 00
68.96
81.36
71.28
94.00
47.00
54 . 82
65.73
58 ill
86.50
32.00
11 '.Hi
50.30
i»;. en
67.50
20.01)
34.90
11 10
39.80
59.50
O.OO
36.50
49 50
55 50
IS III!
56 00
48.50
38 00
in 00
47 00
54 . 50
57.50
59.50
Annual mean, dry, at 7 A. M 49 . 53
Annual mean, dry, at 2 P. M 58.43
Annual mean, dry, at 9 P. M 55 . 75
Annual mean, dry, at 1,098 observations 54.57
Maximum, dry, May 22 96.00
Minimum, dry, December 19 . 00
Range 96.00
BROOKLYN PARK COMMISSIONERS.
51
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE No. 3.
Table showing the state of Thermometer, monthly, for the year
ending December 31, 1884.
Months.
January . .
February.
March . . .
April
May
Jane
July
August. . .
September
October. .
November
December
Mean
Mkan
Mean
p
AT
7 A. M.
AT
2 P. M.
at
9 P. M.
<
21.58
27.04
25.50
40.00
6.00
30.(19
34.31
30.66
50.00
4.00
26.05
34.87
31.33
55 00
4 00
40.80
48 34
44.66
56 00
31.00
50.96
60 U4
52 . 94
74.00
41.00
61.10
68:78
62.34
80.00
50.00
62.44
69 54
66 12
79.00
55.00
64.55
70.67
66.67
78.00
55.00
60.42
69.98
64.62
80 00
48.00
49.63
58.39
54 39
70.00
34 00
37.00
40.60
41 . 80
57 00
19 00
30.40
37.10
36.40
56.(0
2.00
Range.
34.00
46 00
51 00
25.00
33.00
30.00
24.00
23.00
32.00
36.00
38.00
54.00
Annual mean, wet, at 7 A. M 44 .59
Annual mean, wet, at 2 P. M 59 . 97
Annual mean, wet, at 9 P. M 48.12
Annual mean, wet, of 1,098 observations 50 . 98
Maximum, wet, August 6 . 80 . 00
Minimum, wet, December 20 2 . 00
Range , 78.00
52
RETORT OF THE
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE No. 4.
Table shoioing the force of Vapor, monthly, for the //car ending
December 31, 1884.
January . .
February
.March.. *. . .
April .
May
June
July
August . .
September
( (ctober. . .
November
December.
Months.
Ml" AN
AT
7 A. M.
(ISS
.137
138
.209
.321
. 47-»
497
551
173
.360
.169
137
Mean
AT
2 P. M.
109
110
211
. 275
444
.616
.627
(143
. 586
433
.212
177
Mean
AT
9 P. M.
104
Monthly.
Mean
100
.141
.141
.186
17*
239
.240
352
.372
.495
.528
590
.571
.638
.610
549
. 536
369
309
.219
.199
.175
103
Force of vapor, maximum, September 6 1.033
Force of vapor, minimum, March 1 007
Range * 1 026
BEOOKLYN PAEK COMMISSIONEKS.
53
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE No. 5.
Table shoicing the relative humidity (saturation being 100 J, monthly,
for the year ending December 31, 1884
Months.
Mean
at
7 A. M.
Mean
AT
2 P. M.
Mean
at
9 P.M.
Monthly.
Mean
.57
.65
.56
.69
.72
.71
.72
.74
.66
.66
61
.63
.63
.59
.66
.68
.63
61
.65
.59
.57
.62
.56
.61
.68
.67
.68
.73
.72
.59
.75
.75
.71
.71
.66
.69
.63
February. . . .
.67
March
63
April
.70
M ay
.69
.63
July
September
.71
.63
•64
October . .
.66
November
.61
December
.64
Maximum,
^November 24
....100.
Minimum,
March 1
11
Range ....
89
54
REPORT OF THE BROOKLYN TARK COMMISSIONERS.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE No. 6.
Table showing tlve duration and depth of rain, snow and prevailing
triads, monthly, during flic year ending December 31, 1884.
Months.
January . .
February .
March ...
April
May
June
July
August . . .
September
October . .
November
December
« ^^
rt b.
■-*■* c
1 *
£
15
14
12
s
8
2
5
8
2
7
4
Rain
Duration.
6.45
5.175
5.77
2.46
3.92
5.15
6.711
8.46
207
2.885
2 . R035
5.87
a
a .
"S DO
7 . 45
13.825
19.915
22 375
26.295
31.445
38.156
46.616
46.823
49.708
52.315
59 275
Fall of Snow.
11 00
a .
0035
09
Ph
N. W.
N. W.
N. W.
N. W
N. VV.
S.
s.
S.
w
w.
w
w.
§ Melted as it fell.
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