New-York tribune., 1899-06-04
A BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR A HOME.
VAN CORTLANDT TERRACE. ON THE HUD-
son, SOLVES THE PROBLEM OF
PLEASANT LIVING

Persons who are looking for a suitable place In
which to build a permanent home or purchase lots
on speculation should visit as soon as possible an
Cortlandt Terrace on the Hudson, which is the
result of the ingenuity acumen and real estate ex
perience of It's owner, William Cunningham Stew
ort who came 10 this city from Pittsburg last year
fresh from a series OF remarkably successful real
estate ventures in that city. The trip TO Van Cort
landt Terrace should be made to-day II the weather
is favorable for the opening sale of Van Cortlandt
Terrace restricted villa plots VIII take place al lo
a. m on Wednesday. June IA. rain or shine. at the
office on the grounds The sale will begin promptly
at the time designated. Only one-half OF the prop
erty will be offered at this SALE at which special
discount OF 20 per cent Off list prices VIII be gwen
to purchasers.
Van Cortlandt Terrace Is bounded on the north
by Valentine Lane. on the south by the New-fork
City line on the east by Broadway and on the west
by Rverdale-ave 1t is opposite Van Cortiahdt
Park and has Of the finest and healthiest 10
cations It can be reached by trains from one
hundred and fly -ifth-st every half hour. MT.
Stewart the owner of the property, says that Van
Cortlandt Terrace will have before the end OF the
wear the best a-nght and the most convenient all
dav railroad service out Of this city, and that
within five years 1t will be recognized and called the
Queen Suburb Of the Hudson. For plans, booklet
price list etc. call on or address William Cunning
ham Stewart who will be found at his office on the
grounds or David Stewart No. 203 Broadway. New
York
When Mr.. Stewart came to this city from Pitts
hure Inst year he was astonished to see so many
neonle with comfortable incomes living in narrow
houses in this city, and breathing impure air and
nutting I'D with many inconvenience. He learned
that these people loved fresh air and plenty Of
sunlight as much other people. and that they
would gladly welcome such change as he had In
mind If they could afford II.
THAT is just the mistake they make, and they
ought to know better" said Mr.. Stewart There
are places within easy access OF NewYork's stores
and offices that would give them all the air and
sunshine and health of a country home at mod
crate cost and without inconvenience. Plttsburg 8
situation was In respects like New YORK 5
until people there woke up to the possibilities OF
its suburbs When that time came plots that
had sold al $500 rose TO 5000 in value"
Mr. Stewatt started out to find one Of the right
spots near New-York for persons OF moderate
means to live in, and then to wake the people up
10 the comforts they could have at moderate cost
This was the origin of Van Cortlandt Terrace.
The attractions Of Van Cortlandt Terrace are
many. Its walks and It's drives are splendidly
laid out the drinking water Is excellent the ave-
MUGS are paved, the sewerage is faultless and the
mail police and railroad services are good. In
fact there is every comfort that the most eXactlng
person can desire. -. .
speaking of the property, that Its superb location
It's accessibility its environment. Its conveniences.
the manner in which Il is laid out and the wise
restrictions that have been placed around II, all
unite in making 1t extraordinarily attractive
place for home-seekers Of the better class.