New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-19
TIE WES7CHESTER COUNTY BOULEVIEDS

short time ago magnificent scheme was
projected ntersectng the entire County OF Westches-
ter with a number OF broad uniform. and direct avenues
leading to aud from the principal towns and villages.
Originally the estimated expense of the undertaking
much lower figure per mile than experience
has proved be required The first appropriat
by the Of town bondshayiug fallen short OF the
amount required TO push on tie work. temporary de-
lays occurred This being remeded the operations
continued and viii be until this entire system Of Boue-
wards throughout the county shall have been completed.
The first OF these bOulcyards called Centraave.
II begins NJ Macombs Dam, ana continues to Wood
lawn Cemetery. just above Wiamsbridgc, distance OF
~ miles Its intended width is feet but the present
width irregular being from so TO 100 feet owing to the
want Of appropriations 1t will be finished. however TO
the fun width. Isnow in excellent condition for travel
From Macomb's Dam to the latter named point it is
called the Central ave. Boulevard" The extension
from thence 10 White Plains is known as the Central
Park.ave. Boulevard" From Woodlawn 1t extends to
White Plains the county seat IS miles hey ond. direct
line The grade IL easy feet to the 100 beng the maxim
nm The heaviest rock cutting aud grading Is near the
The Southern Boulevard begins at the Thrdave. iron
bridge at Harlem, and, with graceful curve. bends
down toward Port Morris. giving occasional glimpse
AZ the Sound passing near Throggs Neck. through the
town Of West Farms. outside the villages OF Weschester
ana West Faims, fremont. FOrdhan, touching jerome
Park at the bridge the Harlem and New Haven
Railroad tracks just above St. Johns College. IL is about
miles In extent and 100 feet wide throughout. The
grades are easy. aud the roadhrd excellent
The Wescheterave. Boulevard begins ut the center Of
the old village Of White Plains. aud following Northst.
Manaroneck River. enters the OF HARRISON
passes Ciaf Of it, length through the lands Of Ben Hal
liday being an entirely new route and opening an en-
trcy district OF country. IL avoids the heavy hills
OF the ancient road and by easy grade Of not more
than 10 the 100 Feet affords splendid trOtlng-rro
entering Potchester village at near the New Haven
Railroad depot About one.thrd Of the distance is
graded. and the entire length is under contract.
The MamaroneckAye Boulevard commences near the
Court House IN White Plains and extends in a direct
almost air line TO tide-water In Manaroueck harbor
the best along Long Island sound causeway Will
The Will shorten the distance Onehalf being about
miles IN extent aud entering the village near the New
Haven Railroad depot. About one third Of the grading
s completed. aud rapid progress will he made IA
the weather will permit Those PORTIONS of the rOadbed
thus far finished present the very best specimens OF road
making The route Is eXcayated TO the formation level
which strata OF rock Is aid ulon that Is smaller
stoe ana upon All y themes nepth oi gravel Is spread
The severe rains Of the past Winter which have inflicted
heavy damage upon many ~ the old macadamzcd roads
and even the railroads, seem TO have made but little
precision IN tins instance.
The Boston Postroad Boulevard begins at the Connec
cnt State line at Potcbester aud extends IN sOuihery
direction Tor about Is miles Win but Few exceptions
and short spaces the old road is followed, uidened
graded and nacadamzeG. Through each town which IL
passes between one aud two miles have been graded and
the surface macadamzd This Is the old New York and
Boston stage aud maroute and has been main
Tor team stage ana carriage travel for scores OF years
ever since the first settlement OF the country The Whe
Plains postroad Is to be Strengthened macadamzed.
improved. ana made of uniform width froin 30 10 rs
feet for stretch Of ~ miles between the w.Hnyen
Railroad depot IN Mount Vernon to the old battle-ground
AT White Plains.
The Berrian4ive Boulevard commences nj the Harlem
Railroad depot at forham, and continues along paral
lei with ana the west side NJ that road In direct AIR
line !. miles In extent, To Wilamsbridge. he distance
by the old road Is four mles) Onethrd OF the work
mostly the sdehili cutting and easy grades-s com.
pleted
The FOrdham and Pelham-ave. Boulevard extends
from the FUrihhm depot at the Harlem Railroad IN an
easierly direction. 10 Pelham Bridge The distance Ia
about four miles, essenng the length by tho old route
by one half The work has been commenced.
The NudsOn-aye M0sholnave.. aud, Midland ave Bon
lcNhTdshe latter trayersiDg the most difficult route of
al. between YOnkers aud West Mount Vernon--hay.
been surveyed and estimates made but not coutr
for All Of these bOuevad will he 100 feet IN width uni
formy. with the exception Of the Mount vcrnonave.
and the old White Plains Road which Ia be 80 rs
feet hereafter to be determined When finished they Will
form direct and magnificent highways
That portion OF tho work winch las been finished IL in
good condition for all the requirements Of ordinary
travel and. notw Outstanding the heavy rains Of the past
winter these bOuleyards are Ia as good OF better cond
for than the beet Of the old roads One
years actual uud ordinary repairing Will render
tLou superior " .LLg VI tao knd ia tue country.