New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-23
REAL ESTATE.
NEwYoRK, Friday, July %, 1870.
TTp ERAND nARK ESTATE

TIE GRAND PARK ESTATE.
This enterprise is deserving of something
more than passing notice, Offering as it does
usually desirable opportunity for persons of moderate
means TO obtain homes within short distance OF this
city During the past ten years thousands Of people
have been driven from NewYork, to New-Jersey and
Long Island attracted there by the liberal inducements
made by the railway companies in committing at low
rates. and by the land owners who have cut the farms
along the lines OF the various roads and disposed Of them
in small lots Every year there is steady current OF
emigration from this city 10 the adjoining towns, and,
New-York has lost thousands OF valuable citizens
who have been forced to leave account OF the
advance OF rents have moved into the country
for the benefit Of their children. The rapid growth
OF the NewJerscy towns has stimulated the
managers Of the railroads passing through Wes,chestcr
done TO turn the current, but no decided course was
taken until the commencement OF the Grand Park move
ment by Mr. Andrew Wilson, jr who atfrst wa frowned
down by the cautious operators in real estate lt
conceded that the OF his enterprise will
give life TO the owners Of land throughout the
county and that there will be more rapid develop
ment OF the property north OF NewYork IN the next 10
years than in the 20 years that have passed Meheser
County il the natural Outleto NewYork and ut mad lot
been for the narrOw-mnded policy or pom Ine ranoau5
and the pTOpcrtyOwners, there would nave Deen several
thousand more inhabitants within radius or miles ana
the state would not have lost 80 many ValuDe ctZehs'
Mr.. Wilson's undertaking Is one OF unusual magnitude,
yet promises to he an unqualified success lie nag heid
carry plans, the 2sth he Will offer third
ton OF the park IL high and healthy, ana rs dyery OF
and land views, with its romantic nils, dales ana
homes and pretty villages in the greatest demand ny an
classes From almost every part OF the estate there ~ an
uninterrupted view Of Long Island Sound the Palisades
anu the adlaccnt country. Inc frees OF natlye goN
magnificent, and comprise every variety growing In
this section Of the country half century OF growth
would not produce Them and purchasers viii, in buying
lots have shade trees that have been growing from 80 TO
The property is unusually accessible TO this city; It's
situation is convenient TO two raroads-the New-Hork
and New-IIaven and the NeWIork and Harlem-and
hood ia ALREADY ticIy settled by wealthy and intel
pptU
churches schools shops and other essentials TO a com
Portable living so that the usual dscom forts of country
home win be avoided Among the well known merchants
Geo + seney Cashier Of the Metropolitan Bank; George
h. Jackson, A. W. Greenleaf, Jas. NJ Fuller, VIM. G.
Reed, j. NJ; Constable, alexander Taylor Thomas ,;
James Myears, all of whom have extensive country
Seats and although they have no pecuniay interest IN
the property, deeply interested in this movement to
develop the property Of the town Included In the es-
tate ia the farm of Mr. Hawey b. Capp formerly Of the
Everett House comprising about 400 acres portion OF
this under high state OF cultivation, and has large
amount Of shrubbery and fruit trees. visit to me
property on THURSDAY gave an opportunity to view the
improvements which have been made and are in pro-
grcss. Since February Mr wilson mas coninehced ana
viii by the l,t OF August nave colpIcied 10 mics OF
roads, including the Grdndaye. He has made every
provision for sewerage and under draining, this latter
work alone costing large Hsie, 1ly s-OJ,VU -, nls
been expended on the property, and 100000 more VIII De
used In grading and opening streets, ana putting lhe
entire estate In condition TO be built upon
BY next Spring these improvements VIII nc completed
and at least % houses, exclusive or the hoescads al
ready on the property, Wli nave been punt ~ an cI
pcnae of 100000 over 500 men are now employed
nj for the next ten months by which time he an
tcipates that the grading will be finished.
ment of the General Theological Seminary OF the EDisco-
pal Church of the United States will commence at once
The erection Of magnificent college building, chapel
and dormitory 10 he constructed OF stone also nine
handsome buildings suitable for the professors with all
Mr. wilson approaching the advantages of having the
Seminary located near the Park r3nsfEed 10 me hs
nominal sum OF g. This prop rt II oid IN the market
the highest point in the PARK 100 feet above tide water,
and when finished will command a fine view OF the
the Country round about The cost OF this Improvement
will be fully 100000 The ehodst Conference East has
also decided that Grand Park the most desirable loca-
ton for their seminary for young ladies' aud young gen
tlemen, and have concluded negotiations whereby they
in possession OF the ate home OF Ihonas r. HaW-
lev and 10 Of ground. The Conference will at
commence the erection Of the necessary buildings, and
expect to expend fully 100000. hotel, handsome In
design and substantial in construction will be erected
during the Winter and be ready for business at the open
ing Of the Summer season OF ISL This hotel will cost at
least 100000.
dollars pledged to be spent upon tins property already
in addition the amount which the owners of lots must
street railroad will be completed across the entire
the present year, which viii give easy comnun
with gasoline lamps, which for the present will supply
the want OF gas The plans OF the protector OF TINS new
may obtain plots ranging In size from oneeghth Of an
acre to five acres on graded streets t moderate rates
Inv the GRIND b1ucyard now building from Port Chester
to Rye The scenery is unsurpassed, and in parts
is equal 10 the Berkshire hill country.
Mr. Wilson deserves great credit for the energy he has
shown, and deserves thegOOd wishes Of all owners of
property Westchester County He has advanced the
value of property in MamaruncCk already, and when he
has done with Grand Park will have than doubled
the taxable value of the The visitor 10 the Park
can that Mr. Wilson has not Oyerstated the natural
advanta yes of the property for charming town.
In addition TO tie river communication already exist
ing IL the intention Of the residents OF MamarOneck to
place iatbOat the line between that place and this
city Immediately, an Improvement which Will be much
appreciated in the summer season. Mr. Wilson himself
seems be happy i'm the opportunity 20 give all the in
formation desired in reference to lis plans and no doubt
this effort will be- appreciated.
There 100000 lots and 1900 houses in BroOkyn Of
the latter 5000 have been REMEMBERED. 10 is expected
that the work will be completed in september.