University of Virginia Library

At our regular Council meeting held on January 7, 1957 I presented
the plan which I discussed with you on December 24, for the widening of
Jefferson Park Avenue from its intersection with Main Street back to
the Hospital entrance.

The Council unanimously agreed that the project was needed to help
take care of the very heavy flow of traffic at that intersection. They
appropriated $20,000.00 for this work and instructed me to request the
University's permission to go ahead with the widening of the street on
the West side as shown on the attached plan.

As explained to you the City will construct a rock retaining wall
from Main Street to the C&O bridge and will remove only those trees
which are absolutely necessary and as were pointed out to you on the
ground. The curb and gutter will be replaced South of the bridge and
the bank sloped and reseeded. A new sidewalk will be constructed on
the East side of Jefferson Park Avenue opposite where the widening
takes place.

Please note that we show on the plan a small amount of widening
South of the Hospital entrance. We feel this would make the street
safer at this point and we feel that this should be done at the same
time if you agree.

We will appreciate very much your securing the approval of the
Board on the project which will be very beneficial to both the City and
the University.

With kindest regards, I am