New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15
THE BEA CTIES or ATLANTIC CITY.
NETWORK AND BROOKLYN PEOPLE HAVE
LEARNED TO VALUE THE CITY BY THE SEA.

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long and narrow island separated from the mainland
BY narrow channel Practically the city IS bounded
IN three sides by the ocean. From the top OF ''e
tall white shaft Of the A0secOm Lighthouse. whch >lahd
at the northern extremity Of the island visitor can
sec for himself the beauties Of the place LoohihE
eastward and sDIthwaM he the ocean rising 10
the horizon and rolling It's waves down upon the loA-
silvcly line Of the beach Almost from beneath Ms
feet as il will seem 10 him at the top OF the tower
Will the moaning Of the bar which. though IL Is
now comparatively harmless. the wickedesi ana -
Trcckcrs the most profitable bar Of the coaSt IN Us
time In the early fftic it is said I'VE VeSSeI' "ero
lost thcrc IN a single night.
But there is no such chaos OF sec and SKY now.
The ocean Is serene. only short distance ont on
the sea are the white sails & the trim schooncIs ana
yachts 0uarercd at tc Inlet sailing with parties OF
mc"rymakcrs and visitors wh1 wish 10 take an ocean
view OF the CITY, at the sane time euJpNhE INC
cxii!Arl.ion Of an ocean sail Further ont can be
seen the hghtOwcTinC topcallant sails o. bug' ala
harl,s aud beyond these tEe trail Of smoke and the
outline OF high iron hull. which SLOW the course oi
Il Boston. savannah or. Havana liner. o" Inc
devious but uncertain wanderings OF some
ocean tramp But the ocean is after all
only OF the delights of Atlantic city NcN'
% the ocean, perhaps, be named the Boardwalk
more appropriately termed the ocean Boulcvari which
extends along beach from the Inlet tho northern
end of tie island t. The New Excursion House. Dis
lance Of four miles. offering to the stroller an M
cqualled promenade. In places over the Surcing
breakers. The walk is twenty four feet in width ana
about twelve feet high. il cost the city SdO'ooo
In the bathing spots the boardwalk is often 100 or 100
feet from the breakers. leaving excellent beach all
along the front OF the city.
This beach is Of the safest bathing places I'm
the world beach where 10000 people have bathed
IN day, where 2OO.OOo people might battle in day
without crOwduc upon one another.
Atlantic City Is not a little village in the midst OF
ms lint he is a
Of 10000 permanent population. with avenues and
thOrOuGhfares unsurpassed by any scashorc resort in
the country.
As rule popular phrases express the truth aud
the many phrases composed and drawn from the many
natural attractions and advantages Of Atlantic City
though they seem exaggerated 70 who has never
been here. appear be exactly thing those who
have enjoyed themselves awhile in this city. II i
truly the brighton Of the World the Queen q
American Watering Places the "Cyly the sea-" The
Florida Of the North" Many other Gatterng cX-
pIssions Of like tenor daily heard from the
admirers OF This popular resort.
4 fax assessors view OF the situation shows real
estate vauation Of SlOOO0,OO0 and school accommoda-
lions for 5000 school children. There are ads Of
stores and markets. city hall. three banks theatre
and eleven churches. II has hotels where tie rich may
hnd Injuries equal tho>n Of the Fin Avcnun aud
numoou, boarding houses where the young professional
business man NAV provide for hi, little family at
not a dollar per week. incrcar, over The city cr>t.
In fact. in Atlantic City. you combine metropolitan
comforts with >ca>hore freedom from restraint and
enjoy all the uncquaed attractions Of the brighton 81
the No.,h."
The Pennsylvania Railroad COMPANY with is
usual enterprise has anticipated the want ard com
fort Of New Yor, ana brooklyn health and pleasure
seekers. by putting special Atlantic city cNpr'~s
composed Of Pullman vest bUc pdrlJr and c"I,hc
This elegant train leaving from Cortsndt ana Dc~
Dresses st. ferries at 30 p. land, it, passengers
IL, t1a,si 90 ,i,st
for diI.ncr.
a hrsclaSs and modern ho>try I'm all It's appoint
ments describes the Hotel Brighton precisely. Some
OF the most wealthy and fashionable people Of the
metropolis daily found quartercd there. and every
conceivable comfort and luxury is enjoyed by IT.
guests. II is without doubt the finest equipped house
the Jersey coast, and F. W. Iem,lcy son. the pro
prictOrs. are progressive that the Brighton viii
undoubtedly continue To hold the honor. Tnikc the
o:h:r hotels here, the brighton serves late dinner
adding much 10 the pleasure OF its New York and
BROOKLYN guests.
The sea side House, The beach at Pennsylvania
ave, j. another cXcellently managed and del Ghiu
hosiery, where the finest people are always found
Charles Evans is the and manager Of this favOrtc
house. and it, location being In the most fashionable
portion " the town, aud it, view ent rely unob
.truced its visitors include the best people OF all
the principal cities
The nlted states Hotel, the largest hotel in ~
lantIc City, i, another popular house with New Workers
and far contingent Of the METROPOLIS scaslor.
mIets Is found Mcs,rs Neal d Hamilton, two
Their cla. tne house is assured Of orcct '1 Thc
states, IA, it /, lamilally cal ed. only opened
the house j. 81 'tanty frrnlSicd, has elaborate
cuisine and quar-. r. for an immclIsc ndHbcr ol
guests IL j. the universal prophecy that the stats
las Clcncd for an excellent SEASON.
The Ira m0e Is 80 well Known among all New
Yorher> That description Is MOI necessary Mc,,r>.
W. W: Niee' 20 inG propHcl"i>' duFh6 thcr i've
years manasemcii Of ING house nave biouLAt II Hp
;Oidnda Is the quarters Of large number OF guests
Mrs,rs. Leeds & Lippncot the cnterpri,ine young
propctos OF addon nah, have mad" -icit nunOc.
at the pGaS end of North e aonR R y and hoe
hall opened To-Day, shining out brightly under II,
cO!Ors with extensive indoor changes The house
Is large one and IL location ], Unsurpassed
noI c for [ A af T OF inc, '3I hGac
is directly on me bracG aud rom almost every rlerpu-
room the ocean Is visible. number Of Improvements
have been made in the Chalionc since last season and
proprietor, aye Me>.rN. r.. Roberts a sons.
The Dennis is a large and comfortable beach house,
owned and managed ~ Joseph II. Laron. - II gur~ts
receive the best Of attention and have the benefit Of
many leading Acw-N OK famllc, Will spend the Lencn
season 4, mi, fiEorte hotel.
lhen there is TIE Mansion, Of the largest. fin 81,
equipped and most modern ho'"l, on the land.
1t Is elegantly furnished fitted with elevators, has
me CAFE ana IN fact POSSESSES all the necessary
iachment, to make 1t N every respect highly popular
motel ana 50 II u.s. larIcN Mcllade INC PROPRIETOR
his guests comfortable.
The san Marcos i one Oi The finest appoint d uptown
hotels ana John e. ,prngmann the proprietor i, such
well known hotel man That his house j. always
filled wh wealthy and fashionable class Of people
The house is handsomely furnished and ac., nOtl.inI
for comfort aud onicnCr.
The senate House. II. H. COOK & sons proprictor,
j one OF the Oldest and best established houses on the
island IL l. at the northern end Of the city, having az
ocean view from three sides OF the house. All con
venence| are attached to the house and fine class
OF people patrDnze II.
The NJ. Pleasant Is small house, but one OF the
most favoe season resorts for families on the island
A. smith is the proprietor and the house Is I'm Nir-
Sina the beach 4 great reputation ba, been
Won from The oXccenc" Of the table.
The Wellington; In Kentucky ave. near the beach.
has been leased by VI. 4. and H. :. Minor well
known and experienced hotel prUprietOrs and is now
open greatly improved and with many additions
The location is fine and the house will nm
coubtedly have highly successful season under liz
management.
The Lehman House in PennsyIvania-ave.. near the
beach. is another popular and frstclass hostrv and
Is kept open throughout the Tic sceninc MONS
a M nd