Appleton's illustrated hand-book of American cities; . lematic of the city of Baltimore, the work of an Italian artistnamed Capellano. The whale height of the monument is 52^ ft. The WildeyMonument, on Broadway near Baltimore St., commemorates Thomas Wildey, thefounder of the order of Odd-Fellows in the United States. It consists of a plainmarble pediment and shaft surmounted by a statue of Wildey. Parks, Cemeteries, ete.—The principal park of the city is Druid Hill Park (reached byMadison Ave. cars). It is pleasantly situated in the northern suburbs of the city;contains 680 acres; was opened
Appleton's illustrated hand-book of American cities; . lematic of the city of Baltimore, the work of an Italian artistnamed Capellano. The whale height of the monument is 52^ ft. The WildeyMonument, on Broadway near Baltimore St., commemorates Thomas Wildey, thefounder of the order of Odd-Fellows in the United States. It consists of a plainmarble pediment and shaft surmounted by a statue of Wildey. Parks, Cemeteries, ete.—The principal park of the city is Druid Hill Park (reached byMadison Ave. cars). It is pleasantly situated in the northern suburbs of the city;contains 680 acres; was opened in 1861; and has cost about $1,500,000. The archi-tectural denorations of the park are few; its charms lying chiefly in its rural beauty,its secluded walks, drives, and bridle-paths. The surface is undulating and wellwooded, the trees being among the oldest and finest in any public park in of the eminences overlook the surrounding country, and from the tower atthe head of Druid Hill Lake there is f*. superb view of the city and Washinirton Monument. 40 HAND-BOOK OF AMERICAN CITIES. Patterson Pari:, at the E. end of Baltimore St., embraces 70 acres, pleasantly laidout, and commands extensive views in every direction. In the park may be seenremains of earthworks thrown np for the defense of the city in the War of Hill stands on the S. side of the inner basin, is crowned by a signal-station^and commands fine views of the shipping, city, river, and bay. Fort McHenry, atthe entrance of the harbor, 3 m. from the city, is worth a visit; the sentinels willusually admit strangers. The principal cemeteries are Greenmount Cemetery, in theN. outskirts of the city (reached by York Road horse-cars), and London Park Ceme-tery, about 2 m. from the city (Franklin Square and Ellicott City cars). Both haveimposing entrances, contain many handsome monuments, and are picturesquely laidout. The Shot Toicer, cor. Front and Fayette Sts., is a conspicuous object, vi
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