New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

gives back from its limpid surface the impression
of every overhangng boush or passing cloud
On the high ridge that separates these two bodies
of water. and two thousand feet above sea-
level stands the Stevens House In the most perfect
location that could be selected for viewing all of
the grandeur OF this region. for ii looks down on
either hand upon the two lakes, and Its elevation
commands the entire snphitheatre OF the surround
ing mountains. This elevation also removes the
house from any possible danpness arising from
the proximity of the lakes. ard, being entirely
unobstruced on all sides. there is constant crcu
lation of air around its piazzas and throughout
the building, insuring delightful temperature at
all times Old friends of this popular hotel will
hardly recognize their former home this season.
for it has undergone u transformation that makes
a house of it.
The main building has been extended sixty feet
it's southern end. and the entire front elevation
remodeed TO harmonic with the new conditions.
and this addition not only gives forty-nve new
suite and with baths, but it has made
possible the Encouragement of the entire lower
floor and the increasing of the size of the dining
room, office and parlors making them the equal
of anything 70 be found in the mountains The
fires that roar pleasantly in the handsome, nre-
ing is from it's electric plant every appoint-
ment is carefully designed and the plumbing Is
The table is in keeping with the rest OIL the estao-
made upon il was that its excessive bounty tended
to interfere with the active pursuit of the multi
prominent feature of the Stevens House is the life
and activity that characterize It's ana every
thing connected with II. Gayety IL the rule, and
the natural result when the young people are IN
such numbers here for it has always been the
resort for young people. and its guests have main
tained high reputation for many years in all
branches of sport Facilities at hand for every
possible amusement. for the golf course. which is
considered one of the best in Northern New-Tork.
stands directly in the of the house. and this
year 1t has been extended TO fun eighteen holes,
improving the sport and furnishing the additional
accommodations made desirable by the throngs
who actually lived upon il last season; two tennis
courts also close hand. and not far away
is the baseball field where numerous matches are
contested each Boa houscS fully equipped.
located on both lakes, while excellent livery
provides facilities for taking the numerous drives
that are unsurpassed in this region All of the
principal points of interest IN the mountains arc
within easy distance of Lake Placid. and the
noted ascent of Whiteface is conveniently
made from here. One of the reasons for the popu-
larity of the Stevens House is the sympathy that
the proprietOrs have for the pursuits OF their
guests, for both keen sportsrnen. and one. at
least. Il. an athlete of mean ability. who IL
able to take the lead at golf any other sport.
The Stevens House il easily reached from New
York the West by the New York Central Rail
way, which runs through sleeping and drawing
room cars direct Lake Placid. requiring but
twelve hours; Another pleasant route is by the
Delaware and Hudson road. connection with which
is made at Albany, and transferring at Pattsburg
70 the Chateaugay road, which runs direct to Lake
Placid This latter route includes Lake Champaign
and Lake George IL desired.