Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-14
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Remarkable Growth.
PROMISING OUTLOOK FOR WEST CLIFTON
FoRGE-GREAr ENTERPRISES, ETC.
WEST CLIFTON FORCE. Va.
October l3, 1890.
This old.time place has taken on q
new dress. Clifton Forge in time past
has been known as centre OF the great
est iron region in the state OF Virginia,
and, AS we Virginians believe, in the en-
tire world. One of the greatest natural
freaks Of nature has given 1t a name IN
geology. 1t is located on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway at the junction
of its James River division with the main
line about 100 miles from Richmond and
ahout go miles from Staunton The
James River division finds passaeeWay
through the great break in the noun.
tains which forms the wonderful natural
feature spoken of, and passes on with
constantly descending or level grades TO
tho ocean. and forming the only low
grade railway from the Mississippi TO
the Atlantic. The railway company,
recognizing the importance OF the loca'
tion OF West Clifton Forge, bought
large tract Of land a wear or more ago
and has since located its shops here and
announced IT'S purpose Of making 1t the
central point of its vast railway system
OF lines. 1t has been pressing matters,
and the result is to-day growth has
already been developed second to very
few places in the State, and this Is now
a central point Of attention for manu-
facturcrs, and investors, and spectators
OF the entire country. 1t has been al
yertlsed everywhere. and We are look
ing forward to having an immense gath
ering OF people here at the great sale on
Wednesday the 18th instant.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company has recently contracted for
and there are now well undcr way-the
machine-shops of its entire railway sys-
tenn. which will alone employ one thou
sand men. An elegant motel IL under
construction by the railway company,
and in point of beauty and design will
equal or surpass the Blue Field Inn Of
Southwestern Virginia. 4 year or two
ago this was only station on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway aud consisted OF
but a few stores and dwolllng-houses.
Now it has grown to town OF consldera-
bic size. numbering to-day some three
thousand inhabitants. large number
Of houses are being built by individuals,
one company alone having contracted to
erect 100000 worth Of dwelling houses
and stores.
West Clifton Forge has many advan-
tages over other towns that have recently
sprung into existence. Its advantageous
! location, right 10 between the two great
mountain ranges OF Virginia and It's
proximity 10 the great coal and iron.
field of both States, gives it an immense
advantage. 1t is | 200 feet above tide
water and has all the advantages of the
health of the surrounding mountain re-
| gion without the drawbacks Of extreme
cold
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company offers sites and direct and
| liberal aid 10 every manufacturing en-
| terprise located here and promises to ios-
/ ter them in every way. Its officers re-
cognize their responsibility for the town
| anu htt uSiuB lhCii bNNb 'hpito "h's
energy to make it grand success-the
city of their system.
The inhabitants and investors in West
Clifton Forge are greatly elated over the
splendid prospects as to It's future. Their
only fear is that at It's public sale OF lots
to take place Wednesday there will be
too few lots TO satisfy the demands of
the buyers. Ii is a great opportunity
for those who succeed in purchasing.
The buyer Of lot has something that
cannot be duplicated. Every lot in the
town will be in urgent demand for legiti-
mate building purposes. Their number
is limited by pronounced physical con
ditions which cannot be removed or OBJ
yiated. Notwithstanding the certainty
Of the great demand the Development
Company offers very liberal terms, IN
which the man OF moderate means is
given the opportunities of lifetime to
secure valuable property in coming
city, ARAMINTA.