Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-11-12
BASIC CITY, THE MARVELLOUS.

work. The foundation for the superstruc-
ture is always the first to be considered in
their plans, and their durability an indis-
pensable requisite. To be brief in the ap-
plication of the truths stated, they are
pre-emiuently characteristic ofthe founders
of Basic City, the marvellous and the
beautiful in rapid growth. Organization
first, and then the plan matured, and then
tie builders came, and now the city OF
great industries and enlarging development
in manufactures and commerce. is expand
ing itself over the plains, along the river
sides, on the table lands, and stretching
upward from the mountains base.
Those who have lot known by actual
observation, ard ale slow of faith, now and
then ask what is there at Basic City since
it was known as mere railroad junction, q
few scattered houses and rich, beautiful
farming lands? That is the question asked,
and which the believer in the excellence OF
our opportunities ard with hands and pur-
pose aiding to apply an tffort, delights in
answering.
The commencement of the effort in the
organization of ''The Mining, Msnufectur-
ing and Land Company" the quick success
in placing the stock, yielding capital OF
$500, 600, approached the marvellous, but
the first sale of lots in May, another in the
Summer, and now another to come off in
December, are the highest guarantees OF
the appreciative spirit in which the public
views the progress at Basic City. All this
and more have come to pass in six months
time Let us take a glance as Basic
City is viewed to day. Its center is the
connection between the two great lines of
railroads from the East to the West and
from the North to the South. This loca-
ton is absolutely unsurpassed in facilities
of transportation as these lines pass through
the fields of supply for furnishing the ele-
ments that enter into large production and
a mighty commerce. At Basic City, belt
lines pass through and around the seats of
Industries and make their complete and
advantageous connections with the main
lines of both the great arteries of communi-
cation referred to-the Chesapeake and
Ohio and the Shenandoah Valley railroads
the latter now embraced in the system
of the matchless Norfolk and Western
line.
Down the valley Of the river and at the
northern end of Basic City, one hundred
ton iron-furnace is approaching completion,
$780, 900 is invested in this enterprise,
which lays broad foundations upon which
many other iron and steel-working indus
tries are to be established, in addition to
those already under way. A little higher
ur, embracing several blocks of the beauti-
full plated city, are the Basic City ear
works with invested capital of $3.50, co.,
The shops and yards Of this company cover
ten acres of ground. Running through the
works and yards is fully mile Of railroad
tracks.
The PAPER Fabrique CompaEy's works
are still higher up near the river, and on
the belt-line of railroad. This establish
ment introduces another most valuable and
profitable industry, and will be able to
meet growing demand for its beautiful
products.
Near by the above, is the location Of the
recently acquired enterprise, which can be
dencmina:ed a gem Of lis kinG-the Basic
| City School Furniture Company. Thia
enterprise embraces the Rushville School
Furniture Company Of Indiana, and if
transferred and planted here with greatly
enlarged designs, and will Fill a. immense
place in Supplying the South with their
products.
The Basic City Hardware Works, tie
buildipgs for which are nearly completed
is au enterprise which the management ct
Basic City may well esteem one Of the
handsomest of their many designs. As in
some otLer plants secured, this is especially
new to our country, and opens the way fer
the introduction of from 500 to 800 skilled
artisans OF the highest order.
So far We have been speaking of the
structural and the heavier kind of industries
and development 30 auspiciously CON-
menced at Basic City, nor is the sketch of
such by any means complete. A knitting
factory, match-factory, and a cigar.
factory are some Of The lighter order, but
equally deserving Of recognition.
We have been impatient to pass over to
the east side of the city, but We must not
forget to note that there ere Sash, Blind,
and Door Works on the western side as
we'll as On the eastern.
There is one enterprise at Basic City not
second to any. 1t ip, in hutb, a founda-
tion stone for all. The Basic City Adrance
Steam Publishing House is now equal to
the opportunities which city of 10000
people might call it to FL, so complete is 1t
in first. class journalism and for turning
out superior printed orders, that its busy
editors and type-setters and steam presses
are almost ceaselessly emple yed. 1t is a
truth-and none appreciate it more than
the managers at Basic City-:hat high
estimate should be place upon tie ability,
the constancy, and the unfailipg zeal with
which Mr. j. Fl. Lindsay, the editor of the
Adrance, has guided the helm of progress
at Basit City.
The Hotel Brandon, about ready for oc-
cupancy, sits supremely beautiful on the
gentle slope of the inner line, with the
towering main line of Blue Ridge Noun
tains for its backg found. With it's favorite
style Of architecture which brings down the
Queen Anne age 10 our own, its loneliness
for situation, its wide lawns where artistic
skill will lavish expenditure becoming the
rich natural grandeur Of the surroundings,
and with its inviting presence, it is viewed
from far and near as the home Of ease, and
luxury, and comfort. Its $50 feet of length,
enriched with reliefe, and its inner compass
of IS rooms, with electric lights, water and
elevator. service, make the establishment q
truly favored ore, which will continue to