New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-04

There is little Of historic Importance in the place.
IA its inhabitants content to have their town.
shp judged by what it is, and not by what 1t was
II is less than twenty years old, and those VINO
have the most interest in the pace think that It's
sne streets good water. perfect sewerage system,
ene residences and good society worth fully
As much to growing and young town as wash
ngton's headquarters" a stone upon which some
revolutionary hero once rested while bordering the
cues,ion what can do for posterity?
The population Is made up TO a great extent or
Young. enterprisng people many Of whom came 10
.h ace FOR a season" to regain their health, and
,bsr learned 10 know the good points OF the town
an well that "for a season" was changed 10 for
good" That the people Of The township nave not
been idle since the pace was founded ana 'hat
they have made good use Of the natural advantages
which the pace affords. drive through the streets
Of summit will demopstrate.
The broad boulevard leading toward Chatham Is
9, IDEAL driveway lined on both sides with fine
houses Of modern style Of architecture. each one Of
which looks both roomy and cosey Here Is also the
Methodist Church, OF which the Rev. DR.. ID. Il. f.
Randolph is the pastor. and among the many resi-
tences which attract attention are those OF CHARLES
Wilcox. W J. Curtis Colone. II. L. Pierson and
George W. Dillingham;.
At the junction of the Boulevard with Passaic-
ave which runs parallel with the river for long
distance. there Is fine view across the river or
the wooded hills of Chatham and within short
distance is the New Providence station on the Della
ware Lackawanna and Western Railroad, which Is
sometimes spoken of as "a stopping place for a
place which does not exist" Only few steps away
and the street becomes q perfect country road. cut
through a forest which. when all ablaze with perfect
autumnal foliage, as II has been for some days' u
as attractive as its neghboring streets in which the
spires and minarets OF stately cottages have taken
IN. places OF Natures ornaments. branch Of the
railroad known as the Passaic and Delaware crosses
the road on a fine bridge Just beyond which Is
Beekman road which leads back to the village
proper. on this road are the homes Of Anthony
Comstock Augustus F. Libby and other prominent
people Of the place From the upper windows OF
one OF the houses in this part Of the town the trains
moving out of Boonton can be seen. From the
lower dining-room windows can plainly see the
station at Chatham while from the balcony on the
ION Of the house there is a view for miles away
In Spring0eld-ave the visitor finds signs OF an
toui,v Old houses which bear the earmarks or
,be time when Summit did not exist as a township,
encircled by old-tme fences. can be seen in TINS
mart which is really West Summit. But not far
away stands the stone house Of George II. Williams
"a evidence of the work Of the newcomer. IN 'hls
neghborhood is also the old frame building which IN
,s day was the original Baptist Church OF summit
There are many beautiful houses on this street
standing on broad well-cared-for lawns, most OF
which stone gracefully toward the highway, which
q In perfect condition Among these houses are
,hosa ~ Joel G. Van Csc, r. G. Ham. the william
7 RAYMOND place. Mrs. d. A. Youngs ana LOUIS
McKirgan. 49, cu,eo,a
In pine Grove-ave which leads from Sprngneld-
a.. e the Fresh Air and Convalescent home
ohar,,v IN which the best people of the place arc
interested and which does much good Inc hoii''