New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
on SARANAC LAKE.

In his travels through this beautiful region OF
9reen-robed mountains and sparkling azure lakes
the wanderer will ne surprised by CHANGING upon
active bustling little town with several church
a. and number OF excellent stores. together with
many other tokens OF modern civilization; but II Is
no accident that Is responsible for the existence
Of the village Of saranac Lake for this part Of the
mountains has long been known not only TO
sportsmen the Mecca Of their pgrlmages in
search OF game and all that is desirable In
door life. but people from the surrounding country
recognized II desirable place Of residence. and
gradually collected together there until little
hamlet appeared short distance from the Lower
Saranac Lake At first the sportsmen from dis
lance were Obliged 10 make long journey by
wagon. starting from the nearest railway station,
at Port Kent or from Westport. from, which places
drive Of nearly forty miles was necessary TO
reach tho happy hunting grounds of the Saranac
region Put years rolled the extension OF
the Chateaugay Railroad to the village OF Saranac
Lake removed the difficulties and later the build
Ing OF the Adirondack and St Lawrence road
with It's branch Inc to the village. has given
the seeker for health. plea or sport most
ready means OF access to his favorite region. and
now the woodland trail has given place to steam
and the brchbark canoe to the light skifs SO well
known TO all frequenters OF this region
THE HANDSOME HOTEL AMPERsAND.
At the northerly end Of Lower saranac Lake is
Ampersand Park. domain of three hundred and
hlty acres of splendid forests. traverssd by fine
roads and board walks while numerous rustic
seats are conveniently placed in quiet hooks or
where some charming vista stretches before the
view In the midst OF this park. high On q soping
hillside. from which a striking view OF the lake
spreads out In the distance stands the magnificent
Hotel Ampersand. II is large hotel accommo-
dating 30 guests. and If provided with all mod
crn ronVeniences-opcn freplaCcs. electric bells
ana hsntS, elevator, steam heat ana private
p"'hS' us pubic rooms are numerous and
spacious. Besides the large Office airy dining
rooms and handsome parlors, there Is a large gen
er"I reading-room. women's writing room. mems
roading and writing room. cardroom smoking
room and TWO billiard-rooms one for women and
the other for men. and a chldren's playroom
The house also contains post and telegraph Offices
and a barber shop. From the broad piazzas that
nearly surround the house there are fne views OF
the sparkling lake and Of the mountains beyond
Not ONLY il the comfor, of ire g,,nsts n raf,II =,
tended TO hy the Ampersand anagement. but their
tensive scale All olasses Of guests find enoymen,
IN ne numerous walks and In an extensive variety
mountains 10 great number OF places of interest
Conveyanccs Of every description. from the tally
n" 20 me nShi cIcns Fails blackboard, are always
~ band The lake offers splendid facilities Nr
bathing boating. sailing or canoeing. which IL here
are provided Including dancs WITH ' nne or
chcstfa. which furnishes music in the afternoon
well 80 I'm the evening. Golf links have been laid
out rear ~. and this year the course has been
kieatY Improved and extended to make II a nine
hole course. making Il OF the perfect
links in Northern NewYork. A professional golfer
undoubtedly take precedence over all others The
tennis court OF cement one Of the best In the
~ annual contests while a first class baseball field
Is sD@cial feature. The Hotel Ampe rsand offers
every means to make both indoor and outdoor HE
Besides the hotel building. there is near by.
G dnd aSan a Are Iron5ne arra Tor smn
cit Of cot nd font
with happy summer residents Many OF these tents
Septlonroom where ' the owner may entertain
Not only Is the comfor, and pleasure OF the
guests al the Ampefsand considered but their
health has been As carefully provided for Several
years ago n well-known sanitary specalis, designed
and constructed a system for the removal and de,
strucilon Of sewage on modern perfected plans and
a largo sum Of money was expended IN CARRYING II
out. The system has been IN successful operation
ever since. and the healthfulness OF the house and
water and tho approved system Of drainage. the
Hotel Ampersand Is perfect from sanitary point
owing 10 the discussions as 10 the contagious
Gnar., asp f, oblred 70 rofse 10 enertnin guests
afflicted with pulmonary troubles and this policy
Tho Ampersand continues under the manage
mont Of G. NJ Eaton. who has been identified with
success IS largely due.
THE ALGONQUIN
There "a no more beautiful spot in the Northern
Woods than Lower Saranac Lake. and the most
picturesque place from which 10 enjoy its attrac-
lions IL the Algonquin. owned and managed by
John Harding. who has been popularity known 10
rrcouentcrs Of this region for many years. The
house which accommodates over two hundred
guests stands in a commanding position n high
hluT n, the lower end Of the lake. Of which most
charming Views had from tho hotel piazza.
froe from distractions Of any description. The
comfort ~ the guest is the arst consideration. and
with this In Wow tho sleeping apartments have
bon, nod "a m being
airy and well lighted with high ceilings. and
all are supplied with electric lights and bells.
The dining room is rs ny 100 feet and looks out
on The lake making 1t an unusually cool and cheer
fuI room The other public rooms are on the
same scale and this spring the office has been
ENLARGED making handsome ana eo mn soss
has been thoroughly renovated and prepared for
The cuisine Of the Algonquin is beautifully sup
piled with the best, that the market affords. and Is
b oEa and T brook trout ana game are served
r season. In region like the Saranac country
emf hero in reality as well as theory Many deer
are killed In this vicinity each year while srouss
The lake contains plenty of trout; and as Il
has hecn stocked from year 20 year the fishing Is
excellent while the brooks OF this region have al
ways been famous for the wary and dainty brook
pscd me diversions Of the guests OF the
and ba seT While i tennis ms Soa
ing walks and drives will. MS usual find attrac,,
eles,s will this year occupy tents In the groves
Attaining the hotel and these supplied J
win carpoted board floors. they are popular and !
bic quarters with many. The house Ia a =
postoflce and telegraph lines running directly to /
he house AFFORD prompt communication with the |
outside world.
HOTEL. DEL MONTE.
About n mile from the village OF Snranac Lake |
stands the Hotel Del Monte. 81 the most attrac-
five and popular OF the smaller Adirondack hotels.
The location is most convenient ore. ms it is
quite near the lake and the Ampersand Hotel and
sill not too far from the bright bustling village.
with its stores and convenient railway stations.
from, which excursions may be made TO all OF the |
points I'm the mountains Driving Is
popular recreation the Del Monte. for the best
roads I'm the mountains radiatc from mere ana a