Report of the Atlantic Avenue Commission (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ... through the Twenty-sixth Ward it would be killed. I submitted it to Mr. Schieren, and he said, " Let it be killed." The only thing for this Commission to recommend is that, after the removal of steam, the street shall be paved. Mr. Linton--I would like to ask Mr. Anderson a question. I understood you to say that that proposed bill was to pave Atlantic avenue, in sections, to Vesta? Mr. Anderson--Yes; at the expense of the city at large. Mr. Linton--That would include the Twenty-sixth Ward in paying their part? Mr. Anderson--Yes. Mr. Linton--And the opposition came from East New York? Mr. Anderson--The opposition came from East New York. My neighbor, Mr. Felix Campbell, gave me that information. Mr. Linton--It is true. But I want to state that East New York would gladly have joined in for a pavement to the City Line, but was not enthusiastic for a pavement, no part of which came within the Ward at all. Captain Hayes--I am here to represent one of the largest property owners on the avenue, and he is positive as to what he wants done: he wishes steam removed from the street. This has been discussed, and it has been to Albany; I have been there several times myself, and we are just where we started four years ago. Some are in favor of a depressed road, and an elevated road has been mentioned. I should rather see the nuisance remain just where it is rather than have an elevated road there, for if an elevated road be put up, it will be permanent. At any time they could repeal the bill for the removal of steam from the avenue, and that is what we want. We want these Commissioners to go to Albany with a bill to remove steam from the street. Mr. Linton wants to know about the street, --what they are going to do with it. In my opinion, that will adjust...