The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-25
BIG STONE GAP,
VIRGINIA..
THE GEM OF THE APPALACHIA,
VIRGINIA.

BIG STONE GAP, Virginia is destined to be . sreA
city!
l. Because the great water pass through the noun
tains at this point and the and valleys lead
ing to this pass will necesStAs q concentration Of
important lines Of railway.
Because this il pass leading from remArka
bic coal neld, and there IL no coal between this
point, to the southeast and the Atlantic Ocean;
and a largo regional empire in eXtout-mus,
draw supplies OF coal and coke through this pass
Because OF the abundance. quality. and variety OF
the iron ores 80 contiguous here superior ookins
coAs
Because 1t 10 one Of the finest natural locations for
region
g. Because 1t ia at the head OF the fertile Powels vAi
ley-loDg celebrated 40 the Rranary Of Southwest
virginia and East Tennessee
Because gateway to the largest area OF hard
wood timber in America
Because OF tho saubrious climate tho beauty OF the
surrounding country. and tho abundance OF pure
water. 1t is most attractive place for homeH
Q. Because 1t will be the Commercial Metropolis for .
large coal and iron mining district and large and
populouB agricultural district of great fertility.
o. Because of the character and ability Of the mon
who have already made. large Investments In and
around this place for the purpose of industrial
development
TO- Because 1t combines In pre.eminent degree, the
advantages of a commercial and industrial centre
with those OF health And pleasure resort
Ed. CARLEY. President Kentucky Union Railroad.
Mills building. New York, believes BIG STONE GAP
will be of the two greatest Of the coming ctes OF
the South.
There In course OF construction at Big Stone Gap
Two loOton iron furnaces; cost $4,000.
An Electric Light and Power Plant by the Thomson
Houston Co., equal TO any In the South.
A Hotel second ouly TO tho Ponce Dc Leon"
streot Railway three msS long operated by steam.
Belt Line for manufacturing enterprises sU miles
long, to be extended to eighteen.
Two complete Lumber and Finishing PlAnt1
A complete Althe .year.round Brick Plant
A complete Telephone Exchange
A complete Steam Laundry.
A Furniture Factory.
A Terra Gotta and Sewer Pipe Company.
A Union Depot which will equal any in the South.
A Coke Plant modelled after the celebrated Councils
vile plant building by the Virginia Coal and Iron Com
pany of which E. b. Leisenring date President of the
ConneISvile Coal and Iron Company 10 President
This Company will build coke ovens meet any de-
mnnd which may be made upon IL
Tho BIG STONE GAP IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
numbers among itH stockholders some OF the most
cesSful and wealthy business men OF twenty States
More than $4,000 worth of real estate has been sold
We do think any say that he has ever
ono dollar by an investment there
The BIG STONE GAP IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
invites the visits and correspondence of individuals and
corporations seeking investments or locations for
ufactures business Of any kind whatever. Steam
coal for instance be delivered at 81 per ton and
locations given and aid sometmes extended. No free
excursions run but inspection ask ed merit
Tho BIO STONE GAP IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
will on Juno lssO place sale two thousand lotA
with discount act ual builders Th. sale embraces
OF the most desirable business and the beau
tful dwelling lots placed upon the market Pull
man palace will be from the principal cities OF
the South and westand remain sidngs during the
sale.
For copies of Prof Proc,ers Report and further in
formation apply TO
H. A. AYERS, PRESIDENT II. c. MCDOWELL, Secretary
BIG STONE GAP IMPROVEMENT COMPANY,
Big Stone Gap Va.
P. W HrIDERoPER, 6l9 l4th st. n. W., Washing
ton, u G.
WIN. r. CYLDE. s Bowling Green Now York City.
DR.. R b. WHlTRlnGE, Hotel Brunswick Boston, Mass.
LANES ARB2TT Liberty square Bo,ton. Mass
WIN. D. JONES s24 Market st, Philadelphia. Pa
CliAS. 7. BALLARD Louisville Ky.
J. ". FETTER President Kentucky National Bank,
Louisville. Ky.
n. c. MCDOWELL Lexington. XIV.
H. ". BATES. Bristol Tenn.
JOSIAH RYLAND. Richmond. Va.