Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-06-26

Desirable improvements az Hale Of
Hope and Montgomery.

Savannah is favored in the possession Of
several charming resorts within easy access
where her people can seek health, recrea
ton and pleasure. And smoDg them promi
nent are Isle OF Hope and Montgomery,
delightfully."- located, and adorned with
many handsome and comfortable residences
owned by the occupants. This fortunate
class, many OF whom spend their summers
on the salts and their winters in the
CITY, have made their private places
beautiful, attractive and comfor.
table. 1t Is gratifying to know that
the City and Suburban Railway Com
oeuy. who have made extensive purchases
o. land at both places, have determined 20
render them more attractive IS public re-
sorts, where our citizens, with their wives
and children. who anxious, to escape for q
few hours from the dust and heat Of the
city. can fud comfort and pleasure. We
have briefly noted on several occasions that
improvements we're in progress at Isle OF
Hope and Montgomery, but not in manner
10 give a correct idea OF the magnitude
Of the work designed by the company
IN the accomplishment Of their object to
enhance the beauty and attractiveness of
these suburban retreats, and to offer the
general public comforts aud conventences
never heretofore enjoyed.
at Isle OF Hope the large tract OF land
some two hundred yards from the present
railroad terminus, has been secured by
the company, including the dupont
house." one OF the prettiest sites on the
bluff. In a lovely grove OF magnificent oaks
whose stalwart limbs are gracefully draped
in moss, is a large elevated pavilion which
Il
be finished by the 4th Of July. This building
ia on the same style as that at Battery Park,
and is surmounted by a large cupols, from
which elevation a grand, view may be OBJ
tanned Of the entire island and the river. 1t
is substantially constructed, and will be
provided with comfortable seats, and is at
trsctive In appearance. The ample grounds
around the pavilion are to be cleaned up,
and beneath the outrageous oaks and in
other convenient places will be placed
benches and rustic seats, and beauty and
comfort will be combined. The dwelling
which is enclosed in this lovely PARK, is now
undergoing thorough repair and renovation,
and will be practically new building when
the improvements are completed. II will
be very comfortable and attractive sum-
mer kotel, and It will be conducted in the
best manner. Directly in front OF the park
Is the mammoth dancing platform, ex-
tending a hundred feet and more out
over the water, which Is to be COW
cred. Beneath this platform will be the
bathing houses, which will be commodious
and well arranged, access being had to tbs m
by steps leading from the platform. The
flooring is of the very best material, and fol
the devotees Of the dance will be found the
equal OF any ball room. The same may be
said OF the pavilion hoor. The slope of the
bluff is to be cleared Of all debris, and beau
tilted, and all the surroundings are to be In
keeping with the improvements. A heavy
outlay of MONEY is required in perfect
Ing these plans, and no inconsid-
spent, but we regard the enterprise
Of the company as wise and commendable,
aud the public, whose pleasures are thus
catered to, will assuredly appreciate it.
The terminus OF the road is to be changed,
aud the track will DE run in rear Of the
pavilion, and a neat walk Of few rods
wll conduct the visitors to the Park en-
closure. II is also proposed to shell the
road I'm front of the Park entrance and
ket p it in thorough order.
AT Montgomery, which undoubtedly Is
one Of the most delightful places on the
coast, the company have made very large
PURCHASES, and their plans for the improve
ment Of their newly acquired property will
add very materially to its attractions. a
spacious dancing platform, elevated about
| three feet on brick foundation, is beiU Q erect
| ed IN g convenient spot on the bluff, which
will be we'll shaded by the giant oak:
that make up the beautiful grove. The
grounds are to be thoroughly cleaned
| snd the skull OF the artist and engineer is to
be brought into requisition to enhance the
natural beauties OF the place. The old tim
/ Der basin is now being dug out, and, &C
cOrGiDg to the plans, will be converted into
| 2 large ard beautiful pond, a sort Of pleas
IRE lake, sud boats will be at the service oil
visitors who may wish to enjoy p row or sal
| on fits placid waters. A number OF BATH
houses will also be erected on the river
! front of the companY's property, and viii
/ be provided with all the necessary con
| veniences.
The old Willett House, which is substan
| TALLY built and contains some sixteen rooms
| IS to be remodeled and finished up IN frs
| class style. When the improvements or
| this spacious dwelling are completed it will
| be scarcely recognizable, as it will
| be a cOmmodious, comfortable aDd
modern appointed summer hotel. A;
a. Isle Of Hope, the company are deter
mined to spare no expense in the develop
ment of their property at Montgomery, anG
the designs they have decided upon denote
enterprise and a thorough appreciation Of
the wants OF the public for summer retreats
and a determination to afford them.
Time is required to carry out these I'm
provements to successful completion, bu
the progress already made justifies the ex-
pectation that these comforts and facilities
can be enjoyed by the public the present
season.