The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26

A handsome building is to be
erected on South street near the
Park by the Miller estate, 1t will
be an ornament to the town and
will doubtless add much to the APP
pearance Of one of the most prom
inent corners of the city. In this
connection it may be remarked
that the opportunity is here given
one of the wealthy estates of this
neighborhood to perform grace
full act for the public benefit, and
one which would appeal strongly to
the love of the beautiful in archi-
lecture which nearly every one
possesses. 1t seems that building
line has never been established for
South street except by choice OF
individual owners. One that has
been generally accepted, and I'M
less the Chronicle is misinformed
one which had its origin from the
line of the buildings of the Miller
estate itself, has been followed by
builders whose places have been
erected in years comparatively re-
cent. Just at this time it is not
known positively whether the new
buildings are to.extend to the pres
ent sidewalk line or not, but judg-
ing from the excavations it is rea-
sonable to believe it to be the in
tention of the managers of the estate
to carry theiline out to the present
sidewalk, which is several feet in
front of the line of buildings south
of the one now in course of cree
ton. Naturally this makes an If
regular building line and one which
not alone detracts from the appear
ance of this prominent thorough
fare, but which interferes with the
comfort of pedestrians. The estate,
it is believed, has plenty of room in
the rear of its lots, and the key to
its opportunity lies here, for if the
proposed buildings are placed back
the few feet necessary to make this
Improvement it will widen the side
walk, increase the attractiveness of
the neighborhood, and, it is be-
lieved, add to the value of its real
estate holdings in that vicinity.
Certainly it will increase the con-
venience of access and egress. The
question of its desirability from the
public standpoint is apparent. 1t
is not without the bounds of reason
to guess that the drug store on the
corner will some day be torn down
and replaced by building in har-
mony with its surroundings. This
may not be done soon, but that it
will be done in the course of time
is one of the things which may be
assured. When that time comes a
plan may suggest itself for extend
ing the improvement to that place.
The gentlemen in control of this
property are well-known as men of
public spirit and philanthropy, The
belief has been voiced that if this
matter was presented to them in the
right light they would comply with
the desires of many who have dis
cussed the matter in several of its
phases. Some one interested in the
public welfare should take up this
side of the question with the owners
of the property. 1t is one of con-
siderable Importance In fact, the
entire matter of building lines seems
to be in such haze that a judicious
expenditure OF thought, followed
by action, might be INDUCED in
with some profit to the town In
the case cited, the gentlemen are
evidently strictly within their legal
rights in building out to the present
line 1t is merely matter of choice
with them, but unless there exists
some reason unknown to the general
public, it is believed they may be
induced to alter their, plan sufficient
ly to meet with the apparent re-
quirements of the case. An attempt
should be made to show that a real
sentiment in favor q. the plan exists.
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The Republicans of this county
will nominate Daniel S. Voorhees,