The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-08
Crescent City

Is one of the most beautiful locations in Flor
da. The town Is In the southeastern part of
Putnam county % mixes from Palatka, ana Is
reached by either steamer or railroad. Creg-
cent City lies on high ground which rises grace
fully fr3m the west bauk of Crescent Lake,
beautiful sheet of clear water Is miles In length
and from three TO five-mlies In width, Tho
place Is well laid out In town and grove lots,
The former constituting portion of the town
but six blocks in width lying between Two
lakes--iake Crescent on the east and lake Stella
on the west. The level of lake Stella is 40 feet
higher than that of lake Crescent thus afford
ing perfect drainage. Tho water OF lake Stella
has IT'S sourcein springs and is kept absolutely
pure by the town authorities who have male II
Rfmlsdemeanor TO In any way cOntaminat 1t.
The Plant system Railway touches tho west
bank OF lake Stella two miles from tho town
and little steamer conveys passengers and
freightt0 and from the town and Crescent City
junction, the railway station.
The trip by steamer from Palatka or Jackson
willie IL one Of the most delightful water Rides
inthe whole country, and tho passenger who
takes this trip Is held entranced from start 10
finish. AZ Is point ntne miles south of Palatka
the steamer leaves the StJohns and enters
Deep river rather NARROW but tortuous
stream lined on either side by thick growth
OF eypreas, ash and palmetto-a workable forest
primeval. The rivers curves are sharp ana
fr3uuent md there is never q long reach Of
winter In sight. After nine miles or travel
through this stream the steamer energies into
the broad and beautiful Lake crescent run
OF an hour and half lands thei passenger at
Crescent City, the steamers southernmost
landing. The boat leaves Jacksonville at a.
m. every Tuesday, Thursday and saturday
paiatkn at p. m. tho same DAYS. returning
the boat leaves Crescent City on Monday, we'd
neaday and Friday at n. M, arriving at IA
iatka Mt 10 q. m. and at Jacksonville at 43O
o. nj No person ever took the steamets Cres-
cent for Crescent City without experiencing
new sensations of pleasure and short stop at
the lftt1e city makes any man or woman a lie
long lover of the place.
In the town proper are some OF tho most
beautiful homes to be found in the state and
the people are cultured and prosperous.
There, "a a good school, two churcheS-Ep1Sco-
pni and Presbyterlan-and two good hotels,
besides Pleasant private places where board
. can be obtained. Hotel and boarding house
nrlces are moderate. The people have pro-
videa we'll kept golf links for the entertain
lnent Of those who like this amusement.
Crescent City has more orange groves imam
any other town In the county. Orange culture
IL The leading occupation of the people ana the
0ualIty OF this fruit has long been regarded as
superior to that grown IN any other section OF
the state Almost every citizen Of the place
has 4 weIl-kept grove, many of which occupy
the grove lots of the Incorporation, while others
extend into the country back. The merchants
Of Crescent City are live men, and they snow
stocks OF goods which would do credit 10 many
Of the larger cities of the state. Living Is
cheaper than almost any other town Ill the
state. ,. .,o, 100,
Tho streets are lined with shade trees ana
the native live oaks and broad shell walks are
laid on the principal streets, Bicycle paths
lead in many directions.