New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
A BEA UTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT.
ATTRACTIONS OF POLAND SPRINGS AND HOW TO
THERE.

ATTRACTIONS OF POLAND SPRINGS AND HOW TO
GET THERE.
Twenty-Five miles north OF Portland and ten
miles west of Lewiston. Me. easy of access from
all directions. is Poland Springs. which has become
known all the country because Of the water
which comes from there This water has been in
dorsed by the best chemists In the country, and the
constant demand for 1t in all parts of the United
States is proof that its qualities are appreciated
Many years ago people made long journeys TO
drink the water. and while they remained in the
place sheltered under the roof OF a small
country house or in tents near the spring. The
number OF visitors grew greater every year until
a hotel became a necessity. and from the humble
attempt In that direction grew the imposing pile
known as the Poland Spring Hotel Hiram Kicker
& Sons are the proprietors Of the great hotel
which stands on the site Of the primitive inn over
which Wentworth Kicker presided In 1871.
Poland has advantages beyond the water which
bears its name ard these would justify the tourist
in making the Journey to the place 1t is eight
hundred feet above the sea. near 1t are numerous
lakes and deep pine forests. and stretching out
before Il Is beautiful panorama or mountain
scenery and it would be difficult 10 find q more
charming more healthfu spot. The tourist
leaves the train at Danvile Junction, on the Maine
Central or Grand Trunk Railroad. and after a
drive Of five miles over undulating and picturesque
country arrives at the hotel grounds where he sees
the massive-looking building with its towers ana
bay windows verandas and colonnades. all COM
bining to make a picture OF soldity and elegance
On three sides OF the hotel the view Is unob-
structed for miles. while the fourth side beau
tifu wood Of oak and maple makes the boundary.
The exterior of the great building with Its broad
porches and fine views, Is forgotten when the Wis
itor has crossed the Threshold for although the
broad halls, the we,l-apponted office the eleva-
tors and the uniformed servants leave no doubt In
the mind OF the stranger that he is In first-ciass
hotel the open fireplace and the cheerful greeting
make him feel al home.
In the rooms the home atmosphere Is also pre-.
served. They are commodious. and contain all that
Is necessary for comfort. Large open freplaces.
with supply Of logs all ready for use, are evidence
that hot spells not 10 be found at the Poland
The music room, bowling alleys and billiard par
Tors afford q source OF amusement for the guests
and in the welkept stables there are always good
horses and handsome traps for those who wish 10
ride or drive The spring house is only short
distance from the hotel and In the season the
boardwalk leading TO II is crowded at all hours
with guests coming from or going to the spring
and botting house. ~, -,
Among the many fine drives near Poland is the
one IN The Shaker Village, but there are drives In
ali directions and people who have gone TO the
niace for wears discover new PAGES or interest
ever season. The Poland Spring Hotel Is now
omen for business. and correspondence addressed
10 the managers will receive prompt attention