The Wild West.—Kensington, Fulham, Hammersmith, and Chelsea are arranging a conference with a view to discussing the question whether it is desirable to take steps to acquire the land now occupied by "Buffalo Bill's" Wild West Exhibition at Earl's-court as an open space or park for the benefit of the inhabitants of the district. The area is something over six acres. In 1883 it was re-purchased by the present owners for £19,252. he site of the Horticultural Exhibition adjoining has also been hit upon as a valuable spot for the same purpose, as the want of breathing space has long been felt by the large and poor population of the neighbourhoods. It is estimated that the entire cost of the site and laying it our would be some £25,000. This would have to be shared by the parishes benefited, aided, it is hoped and believed, by the London County Council.
Title: The Wild West
Periodical: Local Government Journal
Source: McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody Collection, MS6, MS6.3778.140.18 (1892 London)
Date: September 17, 1892
Topic: Buffalo Bill's Wild West in Britain
Keywords: Exhibitions London County Council Real estate investment Scrapbooks Traveling exhibitions
Places: Earl's Court (London, England) Kensington (London, England) London (England)
Sponsor: This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Geraldine W. & Robert J. Dellenback Foundation.
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