New-York tribune., 1874-04-15
THE WEST SIDE.
ITS ADVANTAGES AND PROSPECTIVE IMPROVEMENTS
COMING SALE or VALUABLE PROPERTY



ITS ADVANTAGES AND PROSPECTIVE IMPROVEMENTS
COMING SALE or VALUABLE PROPERTY
For great many years, since the old family
estates began to be divided among more numerous
owners one of the finest sections Of tins island WIN
some OF the best natural facilities for il
provement and with large prospective value mas Dee
neglected except by capitalists with forethougn' %
capital enough to wait for returns. Ihe east sue
lying between the two settled extremes OF Newforh,
was naturally first improved ana r'P'ur
occupied This section, however, the wee.
side has offered no such incentive TO development anu
only the growing demand for space whereon 10 ou"'
and the cry OF more room which has been raseu as
| business Interests have forced residences IL" VI
| town, have drawn attention to its claims
The city authorities recognizing these ciahS' "
ine the ease with which results Of more ornainen'
character could be obtained several years ago. "non
the ctv,s money was more plentifully disPen'ou'
| improvements on grand and reckless eo"''' 49,"
,on,ovords wide avenues and squares were iao ou.'
and even vet the plans getting Slowly oarreu ou'
The INNER portion, from Onehundred'andtWen'yn' n''H
st beside being yet unnecessary TO meet the re-
,remants of a thick population is irregular In Its
conformation that 1t Will probably remain as now
locality where the strictly suburban resaehces WI oe
built From Fifty nintn-st. 10 One-huhureu-auu-
twentyffhs the surface is moro eVen' ana o'cr tns
section the Improvements have more neary reacheu
competion over the portion almost entirely The
Broadway and Eighth-ave follows the line OF the old
Kinesbrdge Road. This magnificent avenue is $50 feet
WIDE with ample walks either side, and with row
of narrow miniature parks running through the center
Of the roadway; the walks with single' the
parks with double row OF Gins and other
shade trees In the immediate leghborhood, referring
particularly TO the section between Fftyninth and
Eighty thsts, Riverside Park, which will overlook
the Hudson River. Mornngsde Park is further up and
some distance the river Upon Manbattansquare
which dioins Central Park at SeveDtynnh-s the Me
tropoitan Museum of Natural History TO be built The
work there is to begin May Its erection Is rendered
almost certain by grant from the State OF s5OoOV'
One advantage which it shares with other sections Is
the of Central Park with this benefit over the
east slde that there is no railroad in reach
ing 1t. The streets all laid out and
large proportion OF them curbed and guttered
and work upon the avenues is advancing rapidly vi
course the question Of rapid communication with the
business portions Of the city will arise Here the Gilbert
Elevated Road will offer great advantage. This enter
prise has lately, It is sald received the sub
stantial Endorsement Of energetic capitalists. and
they claim that it will be pushed quickly
to completion. It's route will be extended up
through Ninth.ave., and thus afford easy and quick
transit for residents Tae wide avenues and many parks
secure plenty Of fresh air. The conformation OF the
| ground provides for perfect drainage
Thus the natural advantages, with the present and
prospective improvements make this section, in
the near future very desirable especially for residences
1t will be far superior to the east sde where the early
occupation Of the ground for manufacturing and dwell
| ing purposes and benevolent institutions prevented
| any extensive plan Of improvements. The fashion
! able district, crowded from Fifth-aye. by the
| gradual creeping in Of stores, Will, at least,
largely the west sde spreading over the lower
portion first. The Boulevard, with its shaded drives
will offer many Inducements though probably this, as
the natural channel for uptown travel on that side OF
the island will ultimately attract many business firms
and corporations. Even now business men are looking
in this direction The Boulevard in its irregular course
forms many of those triangular blocks which are so de-
sirable for great retail establishments or hotels.
During the past few years obstacles which have
| stood in the way of Improvement have been removed
or are now in process OF removal The unfinished and
unsettled condition Of Elghth-ave. and the frequent
changes of grade have absolutely forbidden all improve
ments along its ne Tie grade has now been definitely
arranged aud this western border OF Central Park Will
soon be IN a condition TO admit Of development The
respective powers of the Department OF Streets and De-
partment of Public Parks, which. In some cases, as
the borders of parks conflict With each other VIII
probably soon clearly defined, so that the two
| Commissions can work together harmoniOusly ana
rapidly The aspect OF me labor question pOin'ng & 10 pa
lief that work can be carried ON at more RAPID rate
with no greater expenditure
| capitalists favorable opportunity ior investment. m
advantages which, completed to be finished give it
such superiority over the east side. Property
there at fair price and must be eydentt to
real investors capitalists that safety OF invest
ment is combined with large future gain lake 1he as
trict specified between Ftfty-ninth and Eighty
ffthsts. The Boulevard Is finished. the avenues are
| graded, and nearly all the streets are curbed.
| graded, and guttered. Everything is in condi-
| tion for the erection of buildings Bnt the
expense of putting up houses or buildings added to the
other necessary expenses Of Improvement, large.
Much OF this land in the hands OF few capitalists,
| and this work would advance much more rapidly II
! more persons were interested in it, Lots must be
| sold first and it is of to the interest Of
these large holders to offer Inducements to Others TO
JON them promoting these interests with this view
occasional sales OF small portions have taken place. al
which fair prices obtained, as at sale OF limited
number of lots short time ago. which had formerly
belonged TO r. A Wtthaus, one Of the largest owners
| Ill this neighborbood.
Another sale, by order OF Mr. witthaus is announced
to take place Thursday next, at which 2S lots are
ward at Sixtynth-st all OF extra size, with four 9th
| ers at their rear These near the plaza formed
| by the intersection Of the Boulevard and Tenth
ave. and probably elgbly situated any In the
ton will be had by the Elevated Road. will be near
enough to he within reach and not so near as 10
| render IL Objectionable by the railroad itself. The
| other lots are on Tenth'aye, between seventy
| sixth and Seyenty-seventh-sts., with SIX blocks
In the each street These oil ordinary sized
guilty ~ the Elevated Road the Central Park and about
block from the new Metropolitan Museum OF Natural
History Here s an opportunity for capitalists TO OBJ
tain rst-class property lots of various sizes,
Mr.. Witbaus Offers here only very small portion OF
his property but the sale will be peremptory. This will
| be an important SALE which is one reason that 1t is
pressed this time, as Will show how earnestly the
what public interest cenered in the whole Sec
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