The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-26
UP AMONG THE MOUNTAINS.
The Varied Attrac ions That Are offered
by Deer Park.


w. Va. c. r. r., owned the large tract of
land which extended several miles away from
here on either side. Mr.. Davis had several
hundred acres of this oak forest inclosed with
q strong high fence, In the inclosure, or
park, he kept a herd of spotted mountain
deer. Thus we have the name Deer Park
The grassy bottoms of the park, which
bordered on the Little Yough River, furnished
an excellent feeding ground for the deer,
while the more elevated part covered with
large oaks and dense undergrowth afforded
ample hiding places for the timid animals.
This was at time when the work of man
had done little toward clearing up the forests
hereabouts The Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road had been successfully laid up the sew
enteen-mile, grade and run on down the val
ley of the Little Youghiogheny. The black
bear, the wolf, ana the panther, were source
OF constant fear to the humble farmer lest at
any time they might pounce down upon his
flock. In the course OF time Mr. Davis had
the greater portion of this land cleared Of its
underground, and part put into state of cul-
uvation. This improvement added much to
the already natural attractions Of the place.
Some fifteen or twenty years ago the Balt-
more and Ohio Railroad Company selected
this spot as place to establish a summer re-
Sort
At first the main part only of the hotel was
constructed. The building lie four stories
high, and contains some hundred and fifty
large, comfortable rooms. Afterward two
large wings or anneXes were erected which
are in connection with the central building by
covered ways.
From the first season of the opening the
hotel has been unusually successful. 1t has
been crowded from early summer till late
autumn by health and pleasure seeking per-
sons.
But little artistic touch was required to
make the surroundings beautiful. gently
sloping lawn, large fountain directly in
front OF the hotel, profusion of natural
shade trees, frightened here and there with
the purple and red of the flower beds,
Gnome's goblet spring of sparkling water,
artistic hooks and retreats all go to make
up what is called pleasing scene. The
lawn extends away below In front some one
fourth mile in distance where, it is crossed
by the railroad. Beyond the railroad is
long level meadow in which white and vel
ow-topped daisies nod to the passing breeze.
At the furthest side of this expanse of green
the foot spars Of the Allegheny begin to rise
and so continue by degrees until those farth-
est away appear to almost touch the clouds.
To the rear OF the hotel wooded plateau ex-
tends for several miles backward. To the
east and west on either side stretches wide
valley.
Excellent drives, noted for their scenery,
lead from the hotel in all directions. The
one most selected, however, is that leading to
Oakland, five miles away. This road is said
to be one of the best, If not the best Of its
kind, in the State. The whole course lies
one moment you are creeping along under
the bows of the overhanging oaks and pines,
the next you coast along fields of grain,
through apple orchards. etc. Another
beautiful drive is also to Oakland by way of
Mountain Lake Park. On it one gets all the
diversity of scenery, over the mountains.
along wooded lake, through the large park
belonging to the Lake Park Investment As
soeiation.
Several points OF interest are within short
fcfo fro fha hot and ha had
in any manner the sight-seer prefers OF
these Eagle Rock, Point Lookout, and the
Boiling Springs attract the attention of most
visitors. The first of these, Eagle Rock, is
high, towering peak capped by broad, fiat
rock on top Of the mountain, some three miles
away. Any one who don't mind few
scratches and torn clothes will be well repaid
for the venture. The view from the summit
is magnificent. One can see away down the
mountain-walled valley many miles. There
one can stand and at one sweep of the eye
take in three States, Pennsylvania West Vir-
ginia, and Maryland. Point Lookout is a high
tower on hill, and undoubtedly was built
for those who had not the energy to make the
| place is good, but is not equal to that from
the first. Boiling Spring is natural curl
| osity The water, cold as ice, boils up out of
hole In the ground as large as a mans
waist. The spring proper Is some ten yards
In diameter and eight feet deep. A large
stream Of water runs away from the spring.
SO clear Is the water that little fish on the bot
| tom OF the spring can be easily seen. All the
| water used In the hotel Is brought from this
| spring, some three miles away, in underground
| iron pipes. Clearer, colder, and purer water
| cannot be found anywhere in the State.
| In a semi-circle TO the rear of the hotel, al
| most hidden from view by the foliage, is row
OF elegantly constructed cottages. These are
intended for the use OF parties who prefer to
be at least part OF the time, away from the
whirl and noise Of hotel life. Two OF these
cottages have histories. One was occupied by
ex-President Cleveland while stopping here
on his wedding tour. The other, by President
Harrison and family two seasons ago.
pretty little rustic chapel, surrounded by
massive oak trees, near the hotel, is open
every Sabbath morning for divine worship.
What more could the health or pleasure
seekers desire than this place; Here on the
mountain tops, almost three thousand feet
above sea level, one can breathe in the pure
Vitalizing, health giving air of heaven.
The amusements are various. A number of
line tennis courts are on the lawn for the use
OF those who are inclined that way. They
are well patroniZed, too Every morning and
evening sees them occupied by the hashily
attlred tennis fends.
Two large swimming pools are for those
who prefer taking plunge into cool noun
tain water to Turkish or Russian bath. All
are under the same cover, and in charge of
skilled attendants. A bowling alley and bill
Hard room is connected with the hotel, and is
well patronized By the old and young of both
sexes.
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