The New York herald., 1869-03-14

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upon these subjects further. The statement 81
them win be suficient to command the thoughtf0
attention OF ell persons who hsve reasonable iui-
pressiom OF the growth OF the city Of New York. and
the certain Advancement Of all real estate, either ad-
joining 1t o. separated from It by insignificant bar
rters. The great feature Of westchester county at
point, y the
CENTRAL AVENUE
which h ono Of the broaaest and finest avenues IN
this country for the general characteristics
OF dimensions, locality and the beauty u
surrounding and adjoining scenery. II commences
on the norshes1y side OF Harlem river, dtrectiy
opposite the teEmination OF the Seventh avenue
Grand Boulevard and l5sth street. and is connected
with this city ~ the Central bridge, which spans tu
river at that point IL continues thence to Jerome
Park, through Q country OF varied and attractive
beauty, part OF winch Is now offered for sale and
which is destined 70 become the locality OF elegant
villas and mansions IN which the Injuries and re-
nnemens OF city Iifewfii be united with ruralfre
dom and exuberances It has. indeed, already be-
come mot only the ms{n route OF the visitors TO
Jerome Park but OF thepeasure seekers In carriage
and on horseback who desixe relief from the mono
tony Of our Central PARK.
CONTEMPLATED MPR0vEnKNrs.
The Commissioners Of Central Park. when this
tract shall be placed under their CONTROL Will no
doubt connect the streets ana svenues with the boule
wards on New York side. See report OF December
30, Is6s In which this "a foreshsdowed. TIE pro-
posed route OF the underground railroad - along the
Central avenue, and it Will establish rapid connnu-
nicati0n with New York.
ELIGIBILITY or rxrs TRACT FOR INVESTMENT.
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chester with the city OF New York (Soe report
already mentoned.) 2 The popularity Of Central
avenue a. drive and tine fact in consequence that
1t is continuation In eject OF the Central Park.
g. The advantages to be derived therefrcn. 4. The
proximity OF the Harlem ana Third Avende Railroad
cars which makes 1t At once desirable for building
purposes. s. The route OF the Pacific Railroad.
THE LOCATION OF THIS PROPERTY
Is superb Its grade Is near that OF Central avenue
and it's general surface such that from almost ali
points upon it . fine view OF that avenue ts pre-
sented 1t il, for these and other surroundings a.
ready suggested, the best piece OF land along tho
line OF the avenue just named.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.
This tract contains about 1s1 building lots. WAver
ley street Is already finished. and in consequence q
the make OF the land little labor will be necessary TO
grade the streets and prepare the lots for the erec
ton OF houses
MEANS OF ACCESS
IL BY Harlem steam and horse railroads already In
operation, which communicate with the lower part
OF the city OF New York. and other routes OF cOmmu
nicataon already projected, one OF which--nameiy.
the Pacific road already menti0ned-must result In
the erection Of depos in this vicinity which win he
necessary the transaction OF its business and for
the accommodation OF the residents or this part OF
Westchester county.
COMPARATIVE VALUE.
On the different avenues in the city OF New York
lots which are equidistant from the City Hail con
are not yet nnished and may not be for years to
come. Central avenue, however, which b COM
peted. as already stated. penetrates diverstaed
and beautiful country, and these lots are but few
minutes walk from the railroads which connect
with the lower part Of New York city. In addition
to this It must borne in mind tn at there Ii every
prospect worth considering that this land win be-
come part Of the city OF New York. and when that
union takes place, and 1t may be accomplished In
short time these lots will be trped In value. IL must
not be overlooked either, that, even n the union
does not take place the authority OF the Commissions
ers OF Central Park this land. which must be cx
ercised to its very great benent will be sufcient to
advance its value at least hundred per cent. II
should not be forgotten either that the completion Of
an underground railroad any Increased facility Of
communication with New York viii make this locat
ty not only desirable. but Indispensable This tract
therefore, Is comparatively much cheaper than tho
land on the island OF New York corresponding In
distance from the great centres OF business because
OF Its beauty and the more complete condition OF ts
outlets.