The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-01
A NEW SUBURBAN TOWN
How to Get a Home With Little
Outlay.
A NOVEL LOCAL ENTERPRISE
whereby Persons of Small Means May Pro-
vide Homes for Their Famiiies-The
Western Idea of Homo Buiiding-suc-
ccssfuiiy Tried In Massachusetts, for
in Providence.

the superiority OF suburban residence as compared
with the close. contracted quarters which are usu-
ally a necessary accompaniment to life in the heart
Of the city. II doubtless is the ambition OF every
man of family TO some time have a home OF his own,
with Sufficient land and breathing space to insure
the best possible conditions for the health and hap
piness OF hts wife and children.
There are IN Provid ence hundreds OF young mar
ried people clerks, mechanics and saiesmen-who
would be infinitely better OF should they lay by
regularly a small portion of their earnings towards
the ownership OF their homesteads. How many So
Der, industrious men to-day have paid out In the
shape of rent enough, many times over, for the full
purchase Of a home, and are still no nearer the goal
than when they proudly walked forth on that first
glad payday years ago! The amount paid in rent
In the course of few years is perfectly appalling
when one looks over the great pile OF accumulated
rent receipts. The'money has surely been ~iil+spent.
A man should make every dollar 60 towards his
own property. not some other mans.
There never was a time when reform In this direc-
ton could be 20 easily accomplished as at the pre-
sent day. To those who cannot hope 10 save enough
to buy n home outright the system Of which we speak
to-day viii appeal with force.
The firm which has undertaken the development,
for domestic purposes. OF the large property In the
southern part OF Auburn. on the n. y. r. and b. X.
r., has managed many projects OF this kind with
marked success. and this will DO their sixth Eastern
property. They felt there was a favorable outlook
for an enterprise handled with sufficient nberality
OF terms and moderation OF priool
The lot upon which ones house must stand is the
first step towards a home. To enable large numbers
Of deserving people to take this first step, by means
OF a helpful system Of purchase. is the work which
Messrs. Wood Harmon company are undertaking
in ProvL ence. and a short account OF the place. the
plan and the prospects will be of interest.
The proposed suburb includes the large tract Of
land lying directly on the southern border OF Au-
prising some 60 acres. or more, together with the 40
odd acres adjoining It. making over 100 acres in all.
The entire property admits OF good drainage and
sewerage. being some twenty-five feet above the
Pawtuxet river and about on the grade of the rail-
road bed. South Elmwood and Greenwood avenues
are upon the eastern boundary, and the Pawtux ct
river forms the southern and western. while the
famous market gardens OF "Budlong" are upon the
west and north.
A considerable part OF the surface is sparse ly COW
cred with chestnut and oak growth. which those
who have seen the ground believe will be considered
an advantage where a certain amount OF shade Is
desired about ones dwelling. This lightly timbered
land is clear OF underbrush and sewhere upon the
fifty acres or more OF open. level plain shade trees
viii be planted
The soil is well adapted to tn e purpose Of build
ing, and tins splendid improve ents which are now
underway viii assuredly make of this territory an
eminently desirable residence property. Well
graded streets will run north aud south aud east
and reat the late r nnop ip, IN tho a. ala
upon Greenwood avenue, the main highway to
Providence.
The new boulevard which Is now being pushed
from Providence to Auburn and beyond win be one
OF the main avenues Of this suburb. Nearly 400
good building lots are being advantageously
laid out. nearly all containing 10000 square feet,
100 feet front and 100 feet deep. This is supposed
TO be mo e than the ordinary buyer at tim es cares
10 use for a house lot. The firm are not, however,
retailing out land In small lots, as so many people
In the vicinity are doing. These lots. II necessary.
may be divided, and the buyer gets the advantage
OF the low price at which he buys a large tract.
In regard to the improvements which will be made
In developing this property the firm state that they
VIII spare no pains or expense In making II the
most beautiful OF any suburb out Of Providence.
aud when we consider the fine condition In which
other Eastern properties controlled by this firm are
known 10 have teen opened and kept, it Is not too
much to say that everything thai could reasonably
be expected will be realized.
One of the principal improvements, In fact, we
may say the great feature a. the whole enterprise,
Is that the railroad has granted TO the new owners
station privileges upon the property, ard will build
for them a handsome depot Mt the junction of the
Pawtuxet branch with the main lne, about three
quarters OF a mile beyond the Auburn station. This
will give residents in all parts of the property the
best possible railway accommodations. "a both
lines VIII make stops at their own station. The
transit to and from Providence IL unsurpassed.
Clean, well ventilated. comfortable cars run over
this road, TIN e are over 30 trains a day, the running
time Is from 10 to Is minutes. the computation
rates 8 2-3c. per trip precisely the same fare as TO
Auburn, and the hours OF trains are admirably
adapted to the needs OF all classes. This matter Of
railway accommodation will be appreciated by all.
aud scarcely needs further comment.
In regard 20 the prices at which this land will be
offered, the firm consider IL too early yet 10 give
definite prices, as the property will not be opened
for some week or two yet. but say they will make
figures which cannot be paralleled in ell the sur
rounding country for land Of such character. with
the improvements and advantages to be offered
here, averaging one-third less than at Auburn.
Prices Will probably be much less, also, than for
land at "A greater distance. from Providence. and OF
much les. d., sirable quality. They will be able to do
this, they say. inasmuch as the land was obtained az
farm prices ny the acre at exceedingly low figures.
This, for ninety days, they viii give purchasers the
benefit OF, and they believe that not only for those
who wish 20 build for themselves, but for those who
desire TO buy at wholesale, 80 TO speat, one or more
OF the lots for Investment, an exceptional opportun-
ity IA here offered.
The terms upon which purchases % either char
acter can DE maze Will DC the most liberal OF any
ever offered In this vicinity. A payment Of not over
~ will be all that is required to secure the lot; SUBJ
seauent payments to he made weekly or monthly. as
desired. m sums u e. or s. or more. according TO the
ability Of the purchaser. No interest whatever win
he charged upon the amount unpaid. a 10 per
cent. credit Will be given for any payments over aud
above that originally agreed upon, no notes "
mortgages will DC required In any case. and all
taxes viii be paid until tho transaction is finally
completed. Cash purchaers receive n discount OF
10 per cent. lntimation was stvon that many other
Inducements Will be inade-przes for houses built
tho FIRST year. free railway tickets 10 heads Of fami.
lies, and many unique and original plans, which
would he dlvulged In due time.
The firm feel that when their property Il in shape
90 b. seen IL will a. once commend itself as ono ~
the most attractive places for residence on any road
about Providence. and that the terms and induce
ments viii be such a. to command Immediate recog-
milton and appreciation. As aoon a. improvements
Are a little further Advanced they will he glad To
have all persons Interested visit the property at
their expense. and free ticsets will be given for that
pui pose. They evidently feel confident that the old
sdsge. seeing IL believing. will be applicable here.
and as the prices ana terms Will be- within the
means Of all, the outlook for q successful opening a
fortnight or No hence Is extremely favorable They
desired US 10 say. especially. that while they propose
10 sell 10 persons OF moderate means. they viii use
great care n 90 tho character % all apple ants