New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-15
THE WAUNBEK AND GOTTA GES
OF THE WHITE NOUN
TAIN REGION AT JEFFERSON, Nh.

The White Mountains be seen to advantage
II two ways. One can go into the heart OF them
and ascending the lofty peaks can gain widespread
views, panoramic in extent and embracing many
features o. absorbing interest They can also be
TO equal IL greater ADVANTAGE from : dis
lance at which the towering peaks and giant ranges
impress one with q sense Of their vastness and
sublmity. For the casual visitor who is travelling
through the region simply to secure series OF
general impressions in brief period IT IS necessary
10 60 to all points. But for the person who pur-
poses 70 pass considerable period OF time IN prox-
unity 70 these wonders place near enough TO give
full view OF the heights. and yet remote enough
70 enable one TO grasp the details without being
overpowered by the presence Of the masses Of the
upheaveG hills, is the most desira BILE
For this full enjoyment Of the region, where all
the gIortes OF the White Hills may be enjoyed. no
place affords better advantages than jefferson.
y H. This village is situated the south side OF
the Piy range, which extends at right angles from
the northery end OF the famous Presidential range.
OF which Mount washington is the GROWING peak.
The Pitny includes three principal peaks-the
Waumbek Starr King and Mount Pisgah. From
Jefferson. across the valley Of the Ammonoosuc
River the fullest and finest view possible IS secured
Of the principal White Mountain peaks Mount
Washington the chief OF this royal guard Of nature
with its altitude OF 642S feet (the highest in the
East with one exception, is most prominently in
the view. 1t commands the wondering homage OF
eyes which ordinarily contemplate the little things
OF life But Mount Washington. closely
depresSeS
II must be studied from the proper distance. and
viewed from exactly the correct point to yield to
the hehoder the grandeur OF its rugged and SCARED
ravines and the beauties OF its cloud effects and
changing tints and colorings
The neighbortng peaks OF Adams Madison. JEFF
ferson. Clay and Webster i'll the lofty skyline
with dozen miles Of rolling valley and forest be
tween To the south. beyond the nearby Cherry
Mountain, are the tranconia peaks. with Mount
Lafayette dominating them. while 10 the westward
the eye ranges far beyond the valley of the Connec
Commanding all this extensive and enchanting
shoulder OF the Pliny range, STANDS the Waurnbek
and cottages; which embody all the most modern
and approved ideas in summer resorts.
In the last ten Jefferson has undergone a
day mas been changed into a model hotel with
every comfort and luxury Of accommodation and
the attractions are entire immunity from hay fever
the drlest and most bracing Of mountain atmos-
pheres, pure water from mountain springs and per
feet drainage. jefferson directly and easily &C
Ges5e 52 ne Rom Ge Sss Of the East so1 ana Win
dfhculties OF White Mountain travel in early DAYS
York and Boston 70 within i've hundred yards Of
The Waunbek proper as il will open for the
coming summer season accommodates. together
10 IL three hundred and ffty guests. The hotel
is an attractive and imposing structure command
rooms with baths, and furnished along modern
might be found in the private home rather than
ser2tee sttentve and ntsIssnt sfeam anu heat
throughout the house and open nres IN all pub
in the chilly days that are sometimes known in
phone telegraph and mali service is maintained
In connection with the hotel the following
cottages: Starr King. a room cottage. with sleep
ing accommodations for forty guests; Brookside;
Cottages with baths ating facilities light and
Wagrnbek Hall brought into the waurnbek sys-
TEN and operated for the first season last year