Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-30
ON THE WEST COAST
a Visit 70 the Cliff House and
Sutro Heights
WONDERFUL VIEW OF BEAUTY
Prof. s~snsoerg Pays Tribute 10 the
Philanthropy Of AdOlph SUtTo, Of CiIr
and Tunnel Rsno~n-
lLErTEk nrMHEk XVI

LETTEk sUMBER XIV
Sutso Heights aud the Cl.ft House are
destined features Ia san kranciseo-
These famous resorts fronting the
Pacific ocean are reached from any
part OF the city. suEro Heights, al
though private property. IS regarded
a. one OF the chief attractions. This
famous elevated fiat located near the
entrance 20 the Golden Gate Is situated
within the city limits, about slI miles
from the city hail. Al tue end or the
continent overlooking the Pacific ocean
aud adjoining the SPOT where Father
jumpers >erras' soldiers planted the
cross and spanish flag, when tirst they
caught s.ghE OF the Goiden Gate. IL Is
tnv residence Of AdOlph SutrO, known
tar aud wide throughout the Psellc
states a. the deyiser and builder OF the
sutrO tunnel TO the ComstOck lode.
sutrO garden has over $50 pieces OF
beautiful -tatuAry. It's beauty IS the
marvel OF every visitor.
Choice trees and plants flourish IN
gives variety 10 the scene. nder the
brow II the hlll Is the Chtt house.
situated on al emlnence 100 feet above
the Pacific ocean. The resort IS within
a stones tnI Of the famous Sal
ROCKS waich project from the sea and
which are covered every day Win hun
dreds OF monster, roaring. sea mons.
Ihe Heights may De reached by "a
carr4ge drive through Golden Gate
PARK, Or at a cost oil 10 cents 10y d.tier
eat lines Oi railway. Inc inst IS the
Park aud the ocean rOad winch, start
ing at tue entrance OF Golden Gate
park, skirts 10 tor tue entire distance
asd lauds the visitor on the ocean
beach whence bys winding road tue Gift
II use anu Hess are easily reached.
Dor the last mile OF 10. course OF drive
the Ferries s Gun House railroad Is
cut out Of blulfs winch skirt the en-
frances OF the Golden Gate. Its wind
ing course affords the visit II ever vary
lnz views vi the approach TO the
Golden cate, OF the gate itself, with
Alcstraz aud Angel island in tie back
ground of the beautiful shores OF Marin
county, including Point Bonita and
Point Reyes, and the broad Pacific
Nowhere can the traveller see scenes OF
more surprising beauty.
The heights of B-auy
Sutro Heights are situated on the
southern site OF the clids that guard
the GOlGen Gate. the heights have =
western aud southwestern exposure
and rise some 2O0 feet above sea-leyel.
The spot Is singulsrly tree from prevail
ing winds thai seem 20 sweep both north
aud sOutn through the Golden Gate
and through the park, but leave tins
prom utury comparative calm. Years
ago THIS spot MAS waste OF sand and
rocks, with here and there a lupin
bush, ant here and there a seaweed
growing. Mr.. Susro saw IN this place
possibilities OF beauty winch to ordl-
nary minds seemed fantastic and
empty dreams. lie purchased the
land all along the sea snOre, including
the CNH house, and immediately
began the TX Of converting his VISION
into a reality. Possessed of sound
knOwiedge of perspective gardening
aud practical botany, he LAID cut the
walks. the terraces on hOwerbeds of
snruus and trees, and tue results sur
passed even his expectations. The
wilderness OF rock aud sand has
blOOned and blOssomed into
scene OF fairy-hks beauty. The
ar Is redOlent with fragrant
shrubs and flowers. peace and calm.
sunshine seems to reign peren.naliy
aud tive dream Of the gallant knight
OF Queen Elzabeth's seem here To
have found their fulfillment. Wind
inx walks. trlnged with beds of ex-
Quslte flowers hacked by Touring
snFubs. snow bright and sunny against
the green Of falr-shsped trees of every
shade from tue darkest 20 the highest,
open spaces where ans of flowers
burn "a VIVID masses color, quiet
retired hooks from wh.C., gl,mpses and
" .tss OF tue blue waters OF toe pacific
IN strong contrast with the white sails
OF passing boats can be seen Lawn.
whose tender aud delicate green can
compare WITH that of any other nation.
Broad carnage drives aud esplsnades
from which the ever changing face OF
the ocean with Is surrounding beauties
OF chff aud shore. tine winding bay
and spray dashed rocks q vlssbly
grand. All testify 90 the soundnsss ct
imagination that could devise and the
practical skill mat put INTO execution
TINS work OF winding panoramic
beauty.
scattered through the grounds are
numerous copies OF ancient snd mod.
ern busts q mythoiogicsl aud histor-
icsl heroes. embOdioients OF the sculo-
tors fancy, set in spots far enough 10
please even = poet. surrounded with
flowers and shrubs aud trees That seem
&, whisper ef the DAY. aud lands when
gods aud goddesses. snt nymphs and
fauns AMI men OF heroIc moud haunt
Ell ghs earth.
worfd Of Plants
Choice plants gathered from every
part ut the worlu tii the conservatory.
and ln lot houses rare orchids recall
vsions Of the Wet lutiss and south
America tn those who have travelled n
these countries. Cscu OF strange
forms msguvys. tn csno ds orc. Win
rs superb emp eft hrightest gold. the
exau ste maufts snd uumessFiess Their
plants rem ud tie VISITOR of Nexico.
land OF romtnce and mystery. the
DAINTY chrY ssuthelnun1s tell ~ Japan
Egerv country Is here represented by
some If t. most eNQuste Hovers
To she souih fur miles and miles
stratthes a niaKn iCent beach. Hpon
~hcu tBa waves gather snd r1il and
break n huge sheets ~ foam. that
-prp.i .ld BROADEN aud seem io fnrn
a border ta the ocean a. exquisite A.
toe daintest lste. To fre uorta les