New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
THE HEART or THE ADIRONDACKS.

THE HEt ~ or IHE 1UphON Dt' ~.
LAKE PLACID AND IT'S FAMOUS HOTELS
one of the OF the Adirondacks. where
qtlmmcr life is vigorous. and represented by
~ large a gathering Of people bert on pleasure as
ls TO be found IN the mountains. Is Lake Placid.
The village for this is one of tho few communities
Of permanent residents in this region. takes Its
name from the lake which Hes just to the north
81 the settlement. but It's MAN, and almost its
only street II II be termed so. stretches along
the western side of Mirror Lake beautiful little
sheet Of water about milo In length. which actu-
ally and truthfully lives up TO its name, for Nat
urcs mirror clearer than Its peaceful
surface which reproduces with added softness and
delicary Of color every detail of It's surroundings.
STEVENS HOUSE
That the Stevens House popular Is not to
be wondered at. for from its commanding location
It has charming views Of both the lakes below.
and the outlook from every room in the house pre-
sents scene Of beauty. The house. which. with
the annex accommodates between 800 and 400
guests IL ISL feet long and four stories high and Is
finished In hardwood throughout and divided into
unusually large and airy sleeping rooms none of
which have less than windows. The lower
floor has several spacious parlors. office and dining
room. while the whole is surrounded by "A piazza
Is foei wide. Near the house Il a large annex. ar
ranged on the same liberal scale the main
house and in IT several suits especially fitted
the requirements OF families. Both the main
house and the are lighted by electricity and
heated by steam They are also supplied with
electric bells
The sanitary arrangements are unusually com
pcte and perfect for the drainage IS conducted
nearly two miles from the house. while the winter
supply l. procured from a distant mountain stream.
pure cool and always fresh. The table Is most
excellent az the best Of the New-York market is
received daily while vegetables. eggs. butter etc.
are supplied from a farm 81 two hundred acres be-
longing to the house the proprietors OF which own
a large tract OF the surrounding land
Boaihouses fully equipped are maintained on
both lakes. while near the house two Of the
best tennis courts IN the mountains. where many
closc-fought matches are annually contested. \
xell-kcpi baseball field Is also near Will the golf
links have been laid out on ridge about a MALT
mile from the house. reached by picturesque
hridl"-path through the pine woods. Ia the par
lors oiice dining-room and hall are large, open
n-oplaces where the cheerful blaze OF a log fire IS
often an almost necessary comfort to take the
chill from the air OF an evening. while hrst-cass
orchestra Is always IN attendance for dancing or
other social festivities
The View from the stevens is panoramic In the
extreme for to tho north rises Whiteface Noun
tain one Of tho granlost peaks IN the region.
nearly i've thousand feet IN height; then come
Pliclon. Porter. the iothics. Basin. Marcy. Golden
and Mcfntrr. list ~ giants not visible from any
other single point. The ascent Of Whitofacc h
iuprfhilN" on hO Nlfllhin ut fli'ili ana iNf TRIP
can easil, be made In a single day. without undue
fatigue. as boat can be taken directly to its
day j. pronanly IN" hnsSt III IN" mountains 10
the east Is Lake Champlain. 80 the north and west
csantry six,y-ave other lakes can he counted
Guides for this and similar excursions are always
j. / and q 4 stevens need no Introduction 10
those who have visited thor house In thc past aud
the administrative mcmber Of The nrm. 10 realize
the courteous and attentive methods which char
ncteriZc his management
CHARMING Rr'IssEAvMONT.
As the traveller approaches the head OF Mirror
Lake glmpscs Of picturesque gables are socn In
the thick woods upon tho mountainslde overlook
Ing Lake Placid ana ride of few minutes
brings him 10 a spot where. enshrned In the virgin
forest has been erected OF the largest ana
most tasteful hotels Of this beautiful rcglon-thc
charming Ruisscaumont \ clearing judic!ously
opened In front Of the house presents lawn
soping down TO tho waters ~ Lake Placid. across
the widest portion Of which body Of water there IL
a beautiful view Of the mountains to the south
six hundred acres. most Of which has been left
untouched. practically primeyal wilderness. and
number ~ cottages several OF them beautiful
structures 81 huge cedar logs. which are annually
occupied by families \ number or substantial
platforms have also been erected, upon which tents
are up. making pleasant abiding places Tor tho
At the lake front, besides landing places, there
is a commodous hoAthousc. well stocked with
handsome boats This spring there has hecn erect
ed n landing place for the steamer which plies
on the lake This Is In the form Of ornamental
summer-house and provision has been also made
for bathers for bathing In the clear waters Of
Placid has become popular here. The Ruisseau-
mont is n comparatively new house. and for con-
venlcnce ~ arrangement and tasteful luxury II Is
unsurpassed \ delightful feature OF the house
Is it, piazzas and balconies. for these encompass
the house three sides OF each Of It's three clear
stories forming spacious and attractive lounging-
places Will the views from the upper galleries
are grand I'm the extreme.
Within are found al modern conveniences and
under the able management Of 7. Edmund Krumh-
holz who has been identified With tho popularity
and success Of the house for the last six seasons.
q and comfort of guests assured.
Mr. Krumbholz is also manager Of the popular
Princess Anne Hotel. ~ virginia Reach Tho roads
I'm the vicinity Of the house arc excellent and
varied anordine deightfu drives and rides while
the wheelman also finds many opportunities. This
year the golf links have been greatly improved and
will afford nne opportunities for sport. Among
those who have engaged cottages for the season
n Carl dc Silver. Brooklyn: J w. Clark. Mrs.
a r Putnam 8 y Page ana Henry Feuchtwan-
ger OF New-York William T. Larned Of summit.
y j.: w 8. Johnson. ~ East Orange and J. +.
Winslow, 81 Poughkccpsie Several OF these have
occupied cottages for several years.