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PAGE ST*THE DAILY MESSENGER. CANANDAIGUA, N. Y.THUDRseland Park Will CelebrateTwentyFifthAnn iversarySilver Dollars*To Roll in CityAs 200 Are PaidWidely-Known ResortTo Note OccasionNext TuesdayThousands of silver dollars will flood Canai.daigua Tuesday in connection with the 25th annivcr-•try of Roseland park.On that day about 200 employes Of the outstanding amusementattraction of the Finger Lakes •r«t will be paid in iho hup? 'cartwheel*,’ it was revealed to-4ay by William W. Muar. whofounded the park with onh a gas jftat«on, hot dog stand and danre hall juset 'arter - century agoComing to tms city from Rochester, whereh had been a job her of artificial 'lowers. Muar purchased nine acrras of land aouth of Lake street as the original aite of Roseland park Today hla holdings include about MO acres, over 100 acres of which have been developed into the rapidly expanding enterprize.Through extensive filling a-long the lake shore, the areaaouth of Lake street was itselfexpanded to about 15 acres, -id ulth huge reclamation activities in the formerly swampy area north of the street, much of that area i* now completed and workon more is in continuous progress.Started With BarnThe only buildings on the or-ginal site were a house and large barn. The barn was converted into what is now' thedance hall and penny arcade The house became the park offices and comfort facilities for thousand, of patrons at the park almost every day during the summer season.It was not until 1920 that the first ride, a small merry -go-round. whs installed at the park. Then the park became a source of attraction primarily for people of Canandaigua and the immediate area Today it is known throughout the United States and Canada and bids well to become the nation's outstanding - iuse-ment and recreation park.Expansion of the er.ierprizr has been gradual hut steady. Var inus rides were installed, some of which were tried for a while and then found unsatisfactory. Today all of the park facilities arc regarded by Muar as permanent and of a kind most suit able for this type of establishment. They include a towering sky ride, four small rides in a kiddie land, scooter cars, merry-go-round, cuddle -up. custard stand, restaurant and refreshment stands, dance hall, penny arcade, scooter . 'anes, gallopingGertie, gift shop, miniature golf course, speed boats, a midway of various games of skill, and the new miniature railroad.which mav well become thepark's most potent attraction.The park's present merry-go-round contrasts harply with the one orignialh established there It is one of tho largest park-type roach' r in the eastern states, an ’ the paintings on its panels and delicately carved and decorated horses are regarded with awe by persons seeing it for tho first time.Rut it was the scooter cars ride, installed years ago. that won the widest favor. So popular was this ride that for several years it opened before snow was gone from the ground in early spring and continued to operate until after the first heavy frosts of late fall. It was until this year the park’s most heavily patronized fa Hity.It was overshadowed this year however bv the miniature rail-road and its Roseland 1’acema-ker train of a two-unit engine andfour cars Patterned exactly after huge dcisel units made by General Motors for several of the nation's leading railroads, itstrackage is belie elt;j to be the longest of any similar ride in the United States.Plans Monkey IslandMost Canandaiguans remember the monkeys kept ’n cages located in the midway. which were remov ed several years ago Muar plans to return thir popular feature, but this time as a monkey island in one of the lagoons in the more recently developed area of tho park, near the northern terminus of the miniature railroad. On the island theshore. Found-are two largemonkeys will not be conflneo In cages, but allowed to romp and caper freely In conditions simulating their natural habitat.Also a popular attractic n at tho park during each summer season for many years are the free acts, bringing here some of the nation’s outstanding acrobats, acrialists and entertainers for one-week engagements. First presentted on a platform on the lake shore, thee . erforr- nces are given on th park’s floating stage, located on the water about 75 feet from ation for the stage steel barges used tor installation of the Palmyra water system tapping Canandaigua lake and purchased by Maur upon completion of the project.Four persons employed by Muar 25 years ago are still with him in varying capacities. They are James R. Miller, Mrs. FTima C. Moore, Frederic E. Moore and Leslie Miller. Also associa-ted with him for many years have been two sons-in-law, Donald B. Colvin and John J. Walsh. Mayor Boosted Plans Muar recalls that during his first year in business here he first became acquainted with William J. .acFarlane. of 159 Gibson street, who as mayor at that time looked with considerable favor upon what were then Muar’s modest plans for development of the park.And today's mayor. George W. Urstadt, looks with equal favor upon Muar's accomplishment | and comparatively grandioseplans for the future.Commenting upon the forthcoming silvei anniversary of Roseland. Mayor Urstadt todaysaid:“Roseland park Is b*’'ond alldoubt Canandaigua's greatest asset. Through it Canandaiguahas become known far and wic!and isi each season a pleasure mecca for increasing thousandsof people from throughout western New York and elsewhere. The park has contribute J immensely to the prosperity and progress of the community.“But of equally great impor -lance has been the interest that is shown by Mr. Muar in the city itself. He has always be- n keenly interested in Its civic and social*problems and has been continuously willing to do everything possible to add to its well being.”Muar explained yesterday that his objective has always been to make Roseland a family park, providi g dean and safe entertainment for person, of all ages To this end, he continued, he has sought to include in the park extensive picnic areas in in atmosphere of scenic beauty, large and lighted parking areas and provisions for games and social recreation.His plans for the future, he said, are completely in line with this objective. Use of the many acres now in the progress of development will include a lighted stadium equipped for sports e-vents, pageants and other activities involving participation by large numbers of people.“My sole aim is to make Roseland and Canandaigua truly inaccordance with our slogan “the playgrounds of the Finger Lakes.”About on fifth of shrimp is canned.the U. S.
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Canandaigua Daily Messenger
Canandaigua, New York, US
Thu, Jul 13, 1950
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