. The street railway review . .vC*^. EXTERIOR OF HOISE. Since these times the city of Savannah has steadilygrown in importance and power. To-day it is one of themost beautiful cities of the South, with wide streets, fineshade-trees, beautiful buildings and handsome privateresidences. The systems of lighting, water-works andlike public improvements are of the most modern type,while their systems of intramural transportation are the pride of the public spirited citizens, the dismay of themossbacks and kickers, the convenience of the popu-lace and the source of revenue to the enterprising
. The street railway review . .vC*^. EXTERIOR OF HOISE. Since these times the city of Savannah has steadilygrown in importance and power. To-day it is one of themost beautiful cities of the South, with wide streets, fineshade-trees, beautiful buildings and handsome privateresidences. The systems of lighting, water-works andlike public improvements are of the most modern type,while their systems of intramural transportation are the pride of the public spirited citizens, the dismay of themossbacks and kickers, the convenience of the popu-lace and the source of revenue to the enterprising menwho made the venture. This city is the second largest cotton port in the world,annually exporting 1,125,000 bales. It has the largestnaval-stores port in the world, is the second or third inrice exportation and does an immense lumber INTERIOR OF POWER HOUSE. The necessities of river traffic have started a crusadefor deeper water and there will soon be river accomoda-tion for the immense freight business carried on. Magnificent churches, a new jail, an elegant court-house, lovely public squares and parks make Savannahone of the most beautiful cities of the beautiful state ofGeorgia and one that must be lived in to be appreciated,as a loyal Savannahan writes. About 10 miles of stone, asphalt, Belgian block andshell pavement has been laid and the paving boom isstill on. The principal thoroughfare, which is Bull street, willbe completed in sheet asphalt, which will make it, so Savan-nah claims, the handsomest street in the world with twoexceptions. The avenue is 100 feet wide and leads throughthe city from north to south, beginning at the City Hallwhich stands at the head of the street, and runningthrough five beautiful squares (four with monuments, andone with pool and fountain) through the park, throughthe parade gr
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