The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-09
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Hills OF staten Islnnd-Ihe ho" -
ture and Art.
Staten Island has long been noted naturally most
lovely spot It's situation tho Narro"s As sor' Oh
profusely ornamenied lodge BESIDE tne gateway 'ha'
"Opens 70 the great mansion OF commemorative metro
pslts-gves Il a prominence when It's great natnfl
beauties ully maintain the minds OF the romanucay
,nc,,noa Ioomng up majestic hills, whose sides are
.rn.ed with vedure and whose Hottest points the
IAN, trees are gathered in huge clusters i is most
Su,,rI balance the scenery OF the bay in equi-
oessttug the ultra decorations OF art in the city
g sAe most elaborate work Of nature Is the point
OF sight IN the misty perspective from far ap
,he Hudson from Washington Heights as one
siunnl across the gancing waters OF the
tsysand FORMS bst pleasing background
~ the Kaleidoscope picture presented to the
Sssw from Brooklyn Heights or the Battery. On
q yerdant sides rainbow vapors of the Indian sum.
xsr cling with gaudy effect and the gliding Of the sun
Nh, as Il breaks through the clouds after o storm.
FIRST It's waving groves, and the laughing slopes
sweep grandly yet delicate beauty down 10 the
edge or the ripping waters The hillsides dotted
everywhere with turreted castles Moorish and
ornate villas OF every description planted
and propped up by stout masonry against the steep
elmo Neat cottages of redundant nestle
IN the thick foliage Of the snmml and stately
pssrug above the waving Of foliage the
bsacrng summer breeze that sweeps In IRON the
Viewed the city, this island with half
eealed beauties OF art presents most harmonious ana
beautiful scene, whio from the well kept grounds
abe view OF and the bay, with its pleasant
shores and the towering sieeples OF the metropolis
the distance, is one or beauty anequallcd
~ any locality least this continent
About New Brighton Quarantine Clifton and the entire
side OF the island the villages cluster the low
land at the waters edge, while the fine residences
perched above dominating the scene On the north,
SIDE where beautiful villas plainly 10 be
by the visitor approaching from the city, the
grounds sweep down in green and beaueous terraces
sions marshal themselves in lne-to the very watsr's
edge utiliz ng even the surging food, in the Of
yachts On the sonherly side OF the island the high
bsus loom up prominently IN the face of the and
On their summit are nestled amid the most luxurant
foliage and amid ne display OF horticultural art, great
Numbers OF villas, pasant SNOWY, and mostly Of
architectural beauty that adds greater enchant-
en 10 the locality This section or the island forms the
Arst land picture which meets the eye OF the stranger
from foreign parts and fails to awaken enthusiasm
the part Of the tempest tossed voyager whatever
b his nationality or however strong his prejudces
against the prococy OF the New World. The situation
and oastery sides OF the island however, peculiarly
pleasant either in winter summer owing TO the view
they Afford OF the bay with ITS cverchaoging scenes
and their comparatively sheltered position from the
raging winds that howl In across the sea- Here
veahiest citizens have established themselves In villas
Ssmarkablo for beauty OF architecture richness
nature. Tue land ON tho north side rises up in ter
races gradually receding, until huge limo OF hills
Ae fair perspective Of smooth, green lawns
waving groves gravelied walks and fields OF
Sewers. Here the neat cottages and stately castles
found IN rows those Of the hin overtopping the
acrrace beauties and commanding superb view OF the
Say ana The opposite shores, as well |. ahording OF
river and bay side there runs broad shaded
With giant trees and neatly tagged while from this,
and al hight angles with IL numerous drives bordercd
With pleasant lawns and neat residences conduct up
the pateaus Of the hops whore tho richest display Of
1 both IN landscape gardening and architecture, 10
met with Although there many superb sites and
remarkably line villas further down and commanding
enI . nver and landscape view, those from which
p embraced in the long perspective, view Of the
bay and the two cities arc undoubtedly the
nsoss striking we'll desirable and worthy
Of notice Directly opposite Bergen Point on
she lower or shore terrace is found the villa Of Mr. Ed
ward Benent, OF frame work. two and half stories in
height This although OF rather mongrel style OF ar.
chiccture showing evidences or the English cottage
Sosnc, iaan ana Moorish pecalaritlcs Is modest aud
unique than beautiful In from, the grounds mmedi-
.ssy bordering on the roadway are carefully aid OUT
sturdy trees spread their broad shadows the
eed walks and in the midst OF the quet scene Of beauty
silver showers In the rear the grounds equally well
kept and the carriage houses, stables and other OUT
buildings in accordance with the style distin
gushing the grand residence.
The next residence We meet with IN our drive towards
Quarantine brick villa with roofs neatly tiled, win
sovs arched grand on the hay 'front.' bay win
do~s side and rear and bearing on Its exterior an air
Of evident subsection 70 architectural propelies which
n by means common In suburban residences. This
sta,clv villa is the property Of MT A. Jewett. The
Sress, while the road in front a
Of hne poplar The residents along this shore
also the strip OF land tho road
extending down the waer-quite large Stopping bank
n M % md sslss sweses sssy a0sR ,sr%
Of ground, IN eacn Case the wdLl property
res ionced ~ and used for bathing purposes by the
The on our route is thai Of Nj Joseph Dean
40 AFFORDS Us occupants splendid view OF the
surrounded with trim hedges and line flower beds, and
the entire grounds arc enclosed with neat VINE fence
~ Qu An mr. MI pltcilv Uli
though not russc, Is very beautiful The shrubbcry
and lower beds Of this little paradise are also well ar
ynnged With the view OF condnc,ng 10 artistic effect
me neIi residence is thai owned BY Mr. Francis O.
SHAW but at present occupied by Mr. Colweli Ashwoth
and s,tua,ed corner OF the river road and drive
% right angles IL, known Davis avenue This h
esvcnng large The Inferior arrangements
ths capacious syc and the furnishing decorations
cut goine either prsiussnosr Of
decoration mo grounds about this iding kept
Ne vssy best order, The lanes and vel
vssy ths carpets OF the psriors while the outbud-
fngs are ornaments in their way perfect keeping with
shs buildings themselves and the natural Adornmsn,s Of
s,I cottages Of respectable proportions and very hne
artistic claims for admiration although different
from the other In It's style, are next 70 be with
she terrace ROY These the property Of DR. Elliott,
grounds in the very best order Herr the trees and
shrubbery are thickly ntcriaced almost entirely
cealng the ornamented fronts OF the cottages FROM
sigh, Of passerby who cannot resist the scmps
son 70 peer through the misty shadows that envelope
vesidenccs OF Captain Depeysser and Mr. Delaied-
cottages Of very simple and beautiful eject 10
sonance with the rare natural richness the scene:
after which come upon Bard avenue, leading from
NE river 81 night angles 70 the road. THIS considered
Of the finest avenues TIE island very justly
~ tho visitor would judge At brst SIGHT from
Soc residences on its sides It's smooth surface and
meat walls and hedges bordering 10.
The first residence that attracts the attention turn
sng into this avenue 10 that Of Mr. Meskes. =
bairne with ornamented chiDneys, and numerous
w'oss on rides and rear extending greatly and
giving very Impressive appearance viewed from
the rod nne winding drive conducts 10 tne meat
porch OF the building. The lawss we'll kept and
abe shady set OF the wih marvellous effect
Of beauty.
Opposite this 10 nne frame villa, two stor,es In
heghL owned oy Mr.. Ward This Is also situated
distance back from the road and beauty OF scenery
and It's artistic decorations fully keeping The
rest Of fhH hne Further along ind frame