New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
LONG ISLAND RESORTS.
THE DELIGHTS OF TRANQUIL OLD
BRIDGEHAMPTON.

Bridgehampton Long Island. July (SpeciaD.-If
the tired NewYorker. in pursuit Of recreation and
a quiet abiding place for his vacation days, would
pass the Thirty-fourth-st. ferry to Long
Island City. and there. taking the first through
train. ride distance of ninety-hve miles. ne
would arrive at a spot calculated to refresh his
weared spirit and prepare him for the strenuous
life of the coming fall. lie would leave the car
at Bridgehampton and after a short drive or a
five minutes walk find himself In the midst OF
one of those typical old towns dear TO the
heart of the historian of the Puritan life and
civilization. He would have the choice of putting
at either of the two homelke inns of the place.
II he be not fortunate TO have procured
a cottage for the summer. There is comfort in
the very idea that here, Ct all places the advan-
tages of easy communication with the city may
be enjoyed at the time with the quiet and
easy life Of the country and seashore The village
OF Bridgehampton is representative little town
Of the genuine old Puritan sort. II was founded
in the last quarter of the seventeenth century, not
many years after the settlement of its sister viii
lagos, Southampton ard Easthampton. forming
with these the famous Hampton trio
Bridgehampton offers many inducements to the
vacationist desiring Il quiet place for the summer
The village proper is beautiful old place laid out
according to the plan OF so many ancient Long ISL
and and New-England towns. A wide avenue
lined with lawns and lofty heavy elms. runs the
length of the village few stores of the well
known country type make up the business section
Two hotels and a number Of boarding houses af-
ford transient permanent board to the traveller.
Two old churches stand out prominently-the Pres
hyterian and the Methodist both of ancient and
honorable age At the centre point of the village
at place where the fagpole has been placed roads
lead off in all directions-to Sag Harbor, TO Mon
tauk, to Southampton and TO the ocean. In this
natural little square. bounded all sides by the
thick branched elm trees there may be seen the
spot where many a band of soldiers has started
out 10 all the wars this country has fought And
here SO appropriately guarded over by the liberty
POLE have the veterans returned from their battles
70 be mustered out of the service and welcomed
home. 1t Is such central spot as this that forci-
oly appeals to the artist and phOtogra pher, who
Will also find in the immediate neighborhood
abundant harvest Of scenes interesting alike from
an artistic and historical standpoint. The great
number OF old fashioned windmills supply a ro-
mantle touch to the landscape and give this end Of
Long Island a unique picturesqueness. These
the greater part of the time motionless and idle
Sne 6o would think that they were merely relics Of
nave nay been long out OF business But such is not
great wheels are covered with their sails Of can
vas and turned TO the breeze. Then. in dignifed
about 5 and set the machinery in motion and grind
uresque features OF an already picturesque land
BFidgeRampon ahs is not Sf behnG Se
smes @ s nor out Of the sphere of modern progress
o the ast as & s9m Of the watering places further
many who can thank her for the pleasures of many
a well spent and beneficial summer and who when
ever occasion permits sings her praises with no
not be many years before this place will attract
far greater number OF vacatonists than hereto
Iore. anq become In the future of the
most popular resorts the island. All that is
needed Is little more publicity little more ad-
vertisement OF the many advantages that can be
enjoyed here. Even with a greater reputation and
more summer friends, IL is not likely that the
nature OF the village will be radically changed.
Will be those who desire peace and tranquility in
a summer home in preference 10 the more noisy
entoyments Of larger resorts. The railroad ia
cinties are larger now than they have ever been.
the trip here an easy and short This Is also
IN one way central point, for from here a branch
or the Long Island Railroad goes of to Sag Har-
Dor there connecting directly with boats for Shell
Montauk and New-York. while the main line OF
the Montauk division continues through VAIN
scott, Easthampton Amagansett and Montauk
Point. the eastern terminus OF the Long Island
centre OF the village Cycle paths branch of IN
all directions leading to every point of interest A
library or excellent selection and size Is the dis
poSal OF the visitor Two comfortable, homelike
can remain but a short time, while cottages OF
modest or more pretentous size at the disposal
Of every one desiring to bring his family out for
the summer.
sides; the only land breeze possible is that coming
directly from the west. There mosquitoes.
Those who know maintain that this Is the place of
all places TO kill malaria and like affections.
thus offers many inducements.
The following have registered at the Hampton
House, Mr.. and Mrs Charles A. Darby jr of
Floral Park Eben z. Howell of Babylon; A D.
Moore. of New-Haven Conn; F. H Southwick OF
Brookiyn; George T Henry, NJ. Goodman and Louis
Goodman, of New-York.