Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-01
TEN LEYTOW WV STREET.

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the ruins of the famous but short-lived Arcade
| or Patawomac cafe, which DESTROYED BY
\ fire last winter. 1t was a decidedly unique
| building. with an almost national reputation,
| and cost some go. 900. Walhonding brook.
which comes leaping down through Walhondlng
| Glen. forms pretty cascade at the west side of
the ruins of the cafe, where it jumps into the
| Potomac.
Of Mohican road is the residence of Mr.. Ed
| ward Baltzley, the founder of Glen Echo
Heights. The neat building just east Of Mr..
/ Baltzley's Is Mr.. II. A. Charles. The stone used
\ IN their construction is found in abundance in
| the neighborhood.
The site of the proposed hotel. which is to
cost sl3O. 900, is on the high bluff OH the west
| side OF Mohican road. opposite Mr.. Baltzley's
| II Is to be called Potomac Inn. IL is more
than 200 feet above the level Of the river, while
| the ridges in the rear. to the northward, have
an altitude Of 400 feet, being the highest ground
with two exceptions, in the range of these ex-
cursions. The exceptions are Fo-t Reno. near
Ienleytown (429 feet, and the Brockett place,
near Chain bridge. in Alexandria county, Va.
C4I feet)- The magnificent river is in full view
for miles In either direction. The music of its
ripping waters pleasantly greets the ear. The
tall and distant Virginia hills stand out boldly,
while the stream, which inclines on the one
hand to the southeast and on the other to the
southwest extends far into the fading distance
TILL II becomes thin thread of silver the nu-
merous small islands which dot its surface add
ing greatly to the scene. The distant green
helds and wooded hillsides to the westward
give an exquisite finish to the picture.
The little island at your feet is Elder Island.
There are some !, 700 acres in the Glen Echo
tract.
Again returning to the Conduit road and ad-
vanclnS. less than half mile is travelled when
the canvas city of the Glen Echo Chautauqua
with Its 800 tents. attract attention.
Inc hrst ground for the Chautauqua was
broken February 9 last. on the amphitheater.
the large circular-shaped building over on the
stream, which is. perhaps. the finest building
OF the kind in the United States. About
quarter of a million dollars have already been
expended on it.
The bluff TO the eastward of the amphtheater
which stands 10 feet above the river is to be
the site of large hotel of GOO rooms, costing
some $4,000. Charming river views are pre-
sented from this bluff
Across the stream west of the bluff is the
Hall Of Philosophy. built of Potomac granite.
The platform Is under the dome and seats 400
people.
The unfinished building at the entrance is
the arcade and will contain twenty-one stores
and the executive Offices of the association.
photograph galleries. &c. 1t will be pushed to
speedy completion.
Several other buildings are to be erected at
an early day, among them being one devoted to
art culture. a woman's medical college. a Red
Gross structure, DC Numerous residence
houses Will also be erected before the next
assembly meeting. The Chautauqua is A.
So TI.s ''o"h oiiuoe anu o1s niies
~,
The secretary Of the association, Mr. Jen-
nings, has an idea which. if carried out. will in
few years give the place a beautifully distinc-
.ke appearance lie proposes to use the native
tulip trees for street shade. This species of
tree (oetter known. perhaps. by the name of
poplar Is very common hereabCuts and the
young ones can be easily transplanted
There are few handsomer trees than this. and
"ohaer tnat II Is not seen on some OF the
sHeets Oh washington Its bloom Is beautiful
anu its tonnage Is ever deep green during sum
MI, III autuinh having the richest OF russell
.ints- Inc 'hautauqua streets are about sixty
Feet wl1e. and large, graceful ornamental
a. ee' line the lump, would De Well suited to
'hen-
VOW. returning TO the Conduit road, a half
mile brings you TO Pyles road, the mouth of
Whlch IF passed on the right 1t runs north
"ard 10 RIVER road
THE READING HOUSE
On the left near the pvle road o,eoorsoJ i;
a nlsas,nt orovs will h. ,,o.;oa, Or ~, 81
-; 80 ,Ho o'0 ,'e"0
my Ane meaning lamiis mas hved mere
since I'53 more than century and a quarter.
The present representative of the family is some
seyenty-nye years OF age, has always lived here
and 4 hale and hearty at his advanced age,
~hie4 speaks well Tor the healthfulness of the
locality.
A quarter of a mile beyond is Cabin John,
seven miles west of the Georgetown bridge.
Crossing the famous stone bridge that spans
Cabin John run one will want to stop moment
to enjoy the enchanting scenes of the vicinity
and TO inspect one of the greatest achievements
OF TINS OF any age In bridge building. The
building OF this bridge begun in 1854 and
nHi'eu III iooi AT d cost OF SZ3i ,OVU. IL Is 4zO
ri ~ H.. tr"a,' ;I,I 5 no. ioe' apoNe uie
feet span. with a rae of 81 feet 7, IL said ~
be the largest stone arch in the world. The
arch was built on an immense network of tim
Der as support
t I ienioi"tiNe ,aDiet on the south side
" 'ne arm nov feaus: washington Aqueduct
D.suh - IoD2: rresiueht oil the United
o'"'es, iIanAHh fieree; secretary OF War, =
puiiulI8- A.D. l9ol; PRESIDENT. Abraham
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tense, ne NAME was erased from the tablet by
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Lincoln cabinet
rev years ago young man performed the
hazardous rete of riding on an upright Column
bia bicycle along the entire length OF the outer
wal! of the bridge
1here is pubic mouse here which used to
De iavorite resort for picnickers and excur-
sCalsts