The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-09-17
LOOKING DOWN AT THE CITIES.
The Extensive Picture that may he Seen from
the Highest spot I'm Brooklyn.
To THE EDITOR OF TIE SUN-Sir. The on

~ THE Ot Lille lDlN-tDU Inc en-
tcraining article in Sundays Sun from the pen
Of the writer who saw New York from the
High Bridge tower. prompts me to say that
there il wonderful brd's-eyc view from
the broad. grassy terrace OF the Mount Prospect
reservoir in Brooklyn. on tho highest ridge at
the western end Of the island near the entrance
Of Prospect Park. From that spot is To bo seen
the two great cities and their ncighborhood
within radius Of twenty miles. In the warm
afternoons. and especially on holidays, the
place Is alive with sightscors. Many look from
the roof Of the CUTE house. on the wall Of which
is lcttcrcd the fact that the little lake beneath is
1913 feet above tide water. SO that the roof cannot
bo less than 22O feet above the sea level or moro
than twice the elevation oi Brooklyn Heights
The expanse Of land and water is enchanting.
The view is tho finest OF amy near New York
To the southwark is the rolling green sward OF
Prospect Park. fringcd with luxurlant foliage
and spotted with groves the growth Of 80 years.
dip between two wooded crcsts on either
hand affords n glimpse Of the spacious lower
bay. with the Highlands of Nevcrsink on the
verge of the horizon. twenty miles distant in an
air line. With n good glass the flag at Fort
Hamilton can he distinguished. The incoming
and outgoing shipping are plainly visible to the
unaidcd eye. Along the southeastern seabonrd.
and extending to the horizon. is a long. dark
narrow strip, dotted here and there with white
sails. and now aud then with a small black spot.
with column Of smoke trailing behind it. The
latter denotes nm ocean steamer. On the ex-
trrmc verge Of the dark blue ship in full sail
stands out in bold relief against the sky, while
nearer to the shore the sunlight nnshcs
on the white canvass Of an inward
hound coaster. Canarsic bay, Jamaica BAY.
Far Rorknway and nearer Horknwny Beach
are clearly defined IN the distance. and by the
nid 81 the glass the tumlIing surf Of tockaway
inlet comes into view. The large white steam
boats. passing and grpas-lng 10 the various
landings IN shore thu, hotels and bathing
houses on the beach. and the compressed out
llncS ~ the low hayous an! Islands Intervening.
are all endowed with wonderful dist inctncss IN
the clear. sunlit air. Two miles distant, and in
a line with Canursic Beach. Is Flntbu-h, with lis
slHlui lanes and rich meadow lands. it, CONF
pact woods and scattered farm hou-rs while
further to the east and tronding hall across the
island from north 20 south. are the green nights
AMI rolling farming land Of Queens county.
The most stirring PIX, Of the grand spectacle
il 10 the westward. There. lying in the Sop
tomhrr sun, and seemingly mingled in ncN-
trcable confusion. are the two immr nse marses
nf roofs tuAt together shelter ,tOOuun people.
From the Battery To the Wallabout New York
and Brooklyn appear ~ ilr-t sght ms one
thickly- parAcd and densely- populated colloc-
iion Of houses. Churches. siorcs. public build
Jugs all tn" landmarks OF each are To- the UNI
ira"t.-cd eye blended with the rest The white
dome ~ thn brooklyn Court House. the tower
Of the CITY Hall. and the dHrk-red spirr of the
church Of the Holy Trinity. on BROOKLYN
4 which tie Western Union aud ErnD,g
Post buildings appear to bee the centre.
pihcr wvl-kh'Wn, cdiie,s hre !umhlsd to-
s'thrr IN an equally odd manner. rs th' cy"
h'rome- fnmiliarilcd with the scene. however.
~" distinct features 81 The cities become clear
srire-crowncd swell OF Brooklyn Heights par
| tally ohecur's thy darker and more compact
outlines of lower New York. without. however.
hillhg ths more prominent ,andn9rkr; Ihe
.pire ~ !th,N Church. ia" Equitable Build
lhs. ana thr mug rilr- oi hrHS AMI mortar
niNlhle. At the CATS Hall Park the now Post
one stands out IN numbering grandeur.
llunked ON one side hy the spir" of old -
rtui = and On the "th"r los JAY Gould Tan
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