New-York tribune., 1903-05-24
STAMFORD IN THE CATSKILLS.
Delights of This Delaware County Region
as a Summer Resort.

While the Delaware County Catskiils nave not
been known nearly as long to the summer resort
seeking public as the Greene County part OF the
same popular region the former are fast gaming
in popularity. The Stamford region. lying seventy
miles from Kingston on the Hudson and thirty
miles from Cooperstown, which is near the heao-
waters of the Susquehanna, overooks the helds anu
farms of the fertile Delaware Valley. ana yet ~
close to the lofter peaks of the Catskil group OF
mountains One of the highest Of these, Mount
Utsayantha is indeed in close proximity 70 the
attractive village. and is only few hunoreo
feet less in height than Slide Mountain WHICH
overtops all the others Of the CatskiH group
Stamford is fast becoming and indeed 1t now is
an almost ideal village for summer sojournins. Ats
situation Is delightful it's salubrity unsurpassed
its attractveness unequaled, and its accornniooa-
tions all that can be desired. The number or per-
sons who pass by other places in making a choice
for the summer and return year after year 10
Stamford is continually increasing and they tes-
tifv to the delights of the region. both when there
and when they at their city homes
The elevation of Stamford is about 1,soo feet
above sea level and 1t s reached by through trains
over the West Shore and the Ulster and Della
ware railroads vestbuled speedily carry
one from the overheated city along the picturesque
American Rhine to Kingston and then leaving the
river level climb through m pass aia Of ofx
peaks to the pleasant highlands OF the upper
tRa 4nn L this IS pa pae Of the and adds
pIcturesoueness to the region, ..... :,
pure water from a pure spring supply high up In
the hills an ample system of sanitary sewage,
streets which are well macadamzed and sprinkled.
many miles of tagged sidewalks, electric lights
and beautiful homes. In keeping with their sur
roundings are the hotels. while the church, library,
school and social requirements or q large country
village are adequately met and fuiniled
There all the conveniences for summer pleasure
and enjoyment In and around Stamford. The golr
links is attractive and picturesque the tennis courts
are ample. there are large bowling alleys chain l
Of ponds afford facilities for boating the eE rldes
and drives IN the vicinity or In the outlying region
are diversified and enjoyable. while there are
facilities for sport with rod and gun that compeh
safe all who seek draw the hnny denizens from
the trout stream or find the game birds of the
region In the season when their shooting Is allow
able. The excellent wagon road to the summit @ OF
Mount Utsayantha serves to attract many per,
sons to ride or walk to that charming summit ana
enjoy the delights Of mountain scenery without tne
fatigue of q climb over hard and uneven path
But for those who seek to find exercise in noun
tain climbing there ways that AFFORD IL 10
the full The view from the summit OF TINS peak
IS estimated to cover 10000 square miles, extending
in five States and embracing every variety OF
picturesque and pleasing scenery All that can oe
desired in the matter OF physical recuperation:
mental invigoration and that upbuilding OF spirit
which comes from contact with the eternai Nils
can be secured in Stamford.