The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-21
The EAST END.
New POstonice-Seven Pines Railroad.
Other improvements.

NeH IDnlOluft-ntNtn tthtr
other improvements.
The eastern suburbs Of Richmond viii
this season offer many attractions that
have in the past been neglected and uncul-
tiyated. Within the past year the older
norton Of Richmond has taken new lease
ON life. ID has been uOne 80 quietly that
but few even Of the better informed Of our
ucople have been led 10 notice II. Without
disbursement 10 the West End. or TO its adj
hirers. il may be said that these last named
have looked so straight ahead that they
have not turned their eyes either 10 the
,i0ht or left and have failed 10 great eN-
tent 10 turn their faces 10 the East, and to-
ward the rising sun.
IN would astOnish some casy-gOing people
90 take trip through the eastern portion of
the city. and view the number ana chai-
acfer of the improvements that have been
nut TO completion within "a short time.
Houses bY the hundred have sprung up IN
aide of the corporate limits, and where there
were vacant lots. beautiful homes, with
ample grounds, suggestive Of thrift, health
and comfort. now stand. outside Of the
CITY. aimg the various thorughiares lead
ing toward il. the same spirit OF industry
and enterprise is manifest. Cottage
homes with small tracts OF land attached,
can be seen on all sides. Smiles Of thrift
Greet the traveller: the lands are fertile and
well titled in most cases: the air Is healthy
and free from malaria, and purer water c;1i-
not be- found anywhere. Near by are local.
ties around which cluster SO much that is his
foric that pilgrims from all parts Of the
world come hithcr TO view them. No city
without promising suburbs can thrive.
What city I'm the Union has so much that is
delightful and attractive as Richmond, and
what city offers greater inducements 10 en-
terprising capitalists
Inc electric street railway furnishes
cheap transit 10 the East-End and its SUI
burbs, and the workingmen and mechanics
are aNailing themselves of II bY building
and settling ln that portion Of the city adia-
cent 10 the line. The Seven Pines Railroad,
built without "a boom. connects with the
street railway, and takes freight
and passengers as far as seven
Pines. Here there are stores now, more
i'm contemplation. dancing pavilion and
pleasure grounds, bowling alley, and
inducements % 90 those who want TO ran
away from the city for few hours. A
brick yard viii soon be established, ana
other progressive movements are ON loot.
The railroad has run two trains
daily. since its commencement, and has
proved itself paying institution.
Through tine muniicence OF Captain A..
q. Babcock. a beautiful sight for Masonic
hone has been donated TO that order, along
with a considerable sum of money. The
order WILSON have this home in fun opera
ton. Near by this home new pOstoilcc,
known as East Richmond. has been cstab-
fjshod. postmaster duly installed, and the
citizens Of the neighborh0Od thereby fur
nished increased mail facilities. Copies of
Tur TINiYs e0daily to this office.
The East-End should not be forgotten. II
is forging ahead, and offers a promising
field for remunerative investment. Money
placed here VIII come back with ample
fold-much more ample than that shot into
wildcat schemes in other states. as many
Of our business men could attest, II they
would