The age-herald., 1900-05-13

dert to tell of all the advantages North Birmingham offers the investor ana the home seeker and in the limited space as signed he will not attempt to do so. Ter haps no community in the south ahords more perfect street car system thah DIT rnirfeham: and when it is stated that thls very system Is enjoyed already by Norlh Birmingham, we can understand that the invitation there to homeseekers or invest ors is not of the boom kind put very present now There was a time In the history of the Birmingham district when lots were staked off in remote helds anu groves beautiful and attractive maps drawn and printed, imaginary car lines traced pictures drawn of Immense enter nrises and lots sold at fabulous prlces based upon what seemed prospective val ucs. but which never materialized. Ihose were days of wild excitement Now they have passed away, tnd happily SD, lor those deals were followed by expensive and painful disappointment both by seller and purchaser. No more of that. Values now are based upon present condiuons- nothing more, nothing less. Every tup stands upon it's own bottom. If "tomor. row. brings with it an enhancement or values, the purchaser rejoices ana reaps mutual benefit with the seller, TOT there are more lots held in reserve which must ride mon the "tide which turns 10 lof- tune.
 Proximity to Birmingham
 The North Birmingham Land company offers nroperty lying nearer Birmingham proper than that offered by any other land mnany-the distance to the center or US property being only two miles distant rom the center of Birmingham. With an elec- tric car services perfect in equipment ana management, only eighteen QS) minutes IS required to cover the distance between thls delightful suburb and the city proper rrt,, fbaf prpat churches, schools theaters and immense trading houses of Birmingham, already built, are even now at the very doors of those who dwell in North Birmingham And yet those who live in that suburb enjoy all the de- lights of country life, perfect freedom, ease and comfort; fresh air plenty of room, no smoke, no dust, no noise, no crowding. Flowers bloom sweetly there, and fruit and vegetables grow and flourish luxuriantly. There is health giving water, atmosphere and shade.
 Beautiful North Birmin gham Park
 In the midst of this plot of land known as North Birmingham is the most beauti- full natural park in the state, which for years has been a place of resort for the very best people of this city This park is a special favorite with the good women and children of Birmingham It is always quiet. peaceful and beautiful. No absolute characters ma NOTtn biTlHlIlsHdm piih conjenial to their tastes; and they long ago ceased to hold their orgies there and sought other fields. It is now, and ever will be, the popular picnic grounds for the better classes-social and religious. In this park are beautiful walks and drives. It is shaded by natural towering oaks, and ornamented by the sweetest shrubs and flowers. In the midst of 1t is a beautiful lake, into which flows the surplus water from bold spring near the east end of the park. The goodly extent of the park grounds and their natural adaptability to such purpose insure for it continued im- provement and care. This is the largest park reservation offered by any community in the mineral district of Alabama, and this fact alone makes doubly valuable tfn prop critics adjacent thereto. It is in this park that the now famous Country Club.'' su- perb social organization, has erected its handsome club house. and made its perma- nent home.
 About Parks
 Speaking of parks and their great value to cities and communities, it is a fact to be regretted that the original plan for the building of Birmingham did not provide plots for more parks. Only three blocks are