Lights and Shadows of New York Life: or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great CityMcCabe, James Dabney
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Lights and Shadows of New York Life: or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City
McCabe, James Dabney
New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel; New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Adjoining it on the east is an open square, in which carriages only are
allowed. Across this square is the Casino, a handsome brick cottage,
used as a ladies' restaurant. The fare here is good, and the prices are
moderate. The establishment is conducted by private parties under the
supervision of the Commissioners.
In the grounds in the rear of the Casino, is a fine group of figures in
sandstone, called "Auld Lang Syne," the work of Robert Thomson, the
self-taught sculptor, and a little to the southeast of this is a bronze
statue of Professor Morse, erected by the Telegraph Operators'
Association, and executed by Byron M. Pickett.
[Picture: VINE-COVERED WALK, OVERLOOKING THE MALL.]
At the northern end of the Mall is the Terrace, and between the two is a
magnificent screen work of Albert freestone, in which are two openings
whereby persons can leave their carriages and enter the Mall, or from it
can cross the drive and reach the stairs leading to the Lower Terrace. A
flight of massive stairs leads directly from the Mall to the arcade or
hall under the drive, through which the visitor may pass to the Lower
Terrace, which is on the same level. This hall is paved, and the walls
and ceiling are inlaid with beautiful designs in encaustic tiles. It is
now used as a refreshment room. The Terrace is constructed almost
entirely of Albert freestone, and is very massive and beautiful in
design. It is elaborately and exquisitely carved with appropriate
figures and emblems, some of which are very quaint. Our engraving will
give the reader a fair idea of its appearance from the water. In the
summer, the slope adjoining the Terrace is studded with flowers, which
give to the scene a very brilliant effect.
In the centre of the Lower Terrace is a large basin from the midst of
which rises a fine jet of water. This fountain is to be ornamented with
magnificent bronze castings, now on their way from Munich, where they
were made.
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