Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-17
BEAUTIFUL HOIl-SIlE
Picturesque and pesirahle ~.
DENTAL Quarter OF the City.
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whstl Another boom for Crane Rap-
ids Well. why not Thls toun must
continue TO grow, and develop many
Improvements aud great progtsan iA-
fore il is finally finished OF and sand
papered and polished, and its highest
spire glldsd. A peculiarly piea6nK
feature of Grand Rapids' hoons is their
healthy character. They have staying
qualities. This place has passed through
. large number of them during fift5
years of experience. and With very rare
exceptions has come out with increased
vigor and strength and wealth. Oniv
two or three have been of ench spccu-
lative character as TO bring about : re.
acton and deelenslon in property prices
and values. Hence progress and de-
veiopmeni have been steadily stronk
and healthfni.
The West Side - Desn.
On the south slde and southeane :
boom has prevailed during the last
three years with srch marked results
in growth as TO preclude the necessltyof
pointing out tpsrticulars--they are plain
10 he seen by the Dsost casual observer.
The coming boom is 20 be = west side
expansion of no small proportion, II
the enthusiastic expectations OF many
old residents and enterprising business
men over there are well founded. They
point 10 the fact that nearly or quite
all the eligible spots on the east side
hills for slightly residences and hand
some homes are already occupied, and
are confident that men OF means look
ing for desirable situations for elieant
homes will ia the near future be bulid-
ing upon many Of these attractive
elevations along and near the west line
of the city. From the Byers' trout
brook northward the brow of the hill
commands the finest view Of the city
now available.
string of Handsems Petnts.
The handsome points are strung like
q row Of beads all the way from John
Ball Park TO the north line Of the city
elevations affording charming views OF
the river course and OF tire whole of
the eastern elevations with their pala-
tial structures, public and private
landscape pictures 10 satisfy the eye OF
the most fasudious artist. And yet
further north TO the Comstock Glen or
Fair Ground, are many sightly spots
for suburban retreats. that are already
beginning TO draw the attention OF
weil.to-do citizens who are desirfous OF
retiring from the noise and turmoil Of
the busy streets for the delights OF
pleasant family homes.
Capital On the LsekesG
There are even now symptoms Of IN
early movement of the character here
Indicated in that direction. Cap:taiiEss
are quietly looking for Investments in
that part of the city, where there is
abundant room for expansion and
healthy, invlgorating atmosphere. In
many places are springs Of pure water.
and besides, the prevailing breezee
from the westward are free from the
dust and thick clouds of smoke that
climb from the thickly settled center
and its factories over the eastern hill.
Lots three or four miles from the
county court house southwark are
taken at good prices, and that part Of
the town is already thickly dotted with
neat and pretty rendences OF lahoring-
men, clerks and traders. And nov
that West Side hill, with its many beat
tiful sites, only one and half miles
from the same center. cannot much
longer remain neglected. Whoever
doubts the reality of the soon-coming
boom may gain come pleasure and
knowledge by taking stroll over there
and turning and taking comprehcn-
sive look at our rapidly growing and
beautiful city. NfSx.