New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
AT DELAWARE WATER GAP
Bright Prospects of Successful Sea
son at This Popular Resort.

son az ms HOpuLdr RESORT.
Delaware Water Gap. Penn. June Il Special
The at this popular resort promises TO be
record breaker. The large hotels daily making
engagements, and by the end OF June the houses
are expected to be well filed. The Delaware Water
Gap has long been celebrated for Its lofty noun
tains and the stately river flowing at their base,
and is never firing 10 the tourist eye Waterfalls
in every direction have given this place reputa-
ton for scenic beauty Its foliage and cloud effects
and its far reaching views second TO none east
Of the Rocky Mountains No place in Eastern
Pennsylvania is more popular than the Water Gap
among persons in search OF rest and recreation.
The altitude in the neighborhood of the Water Gap
station IS about Zoo feet and 1t is only three and
q half hours by rail from New-York and four hours
from Philadelphia.
At the Gap the Delaware. Lackawanna and West
Railroad passes through the Blue Mountains
over pied resque route and leaves the Delaware
River to the right After passing Stroudsburg, the
county OF Monroe. it begins to ascend the hills
of the Pocono Mountains. and the view is perfect
realization Of mountain scenery. The climate is
decidedly tonic, the atmosphere being wonderfully
dry and pure the whole year round. The thermom-
eter registers on an average from ten 10 nfJeen
degrees lower here than in the cities of New-York
and Philadelphia Some days in July and August 1t
IS hot in the sum- but IN the shade the breeze that
always abounds makes il most comfortable. The
nights cool. the air soft and balmy There are
mosquitoes. well known authority asserts
that the climate IN this region is almost specific
for nalariaI Diseases being fresh mountain air. It
is free from all impurities
Tho water IS OF the purest quality. Minerals be-
ing scarce in the region. the naturally
rIes minimum quantity OF substances IN solution.
The kind OF diseases benefited at this popular
summer resort are OF that character where purity
OF water. free from mineral and organic substances,
IS OF the highest value
The walks in and about this little village
many and beautiful and the lover OF solitude has
no difficulty in finding most exquisite places in the
woods dream away the time read IN quiet.
For those socially inclined there the wide.
shady verandas. with their command Of the loveli-
est OF views. and for all there sports-bathing,
golang. tennis and trips up and down tho river. A
week often does wonders for the visitor the
matter OF health, but a month longer actually re-
Cherry Creek. Nothing can be more romantic than
this lovely ravine one can SIT for hours looking
down It's shadOwy depths. listening 10 the murmurs
OF the waters, or wandering about among the leafy
even in hottest noontde. one OF tho most delight
full rides the tourist can take is 10 MarshalIs Fails
vicinity Of AIaTshans Falls are OF dark color and
are scanned with assures so az 70 be easily de
tached IN Irregular shapes by the action OF the ele-
chiseI will secure fine specimens OF trio
bites, ammontes and btvalve shells.
frequently 60 is BushEIi Fails, The way to Bush
From this elevation is hne prospect up and down
the river and OF the lower portion OF Cherry Val
the village Of Shawnee where the first settlement
north Of the mountain was formed. The whole OF
through a we'll cultivated valley between the par
alle range OF mountain and hill. and adorned with
pictures Of rural beauty rarely equailed.
The New hdttatInny is open under the personal
management Of the owner, who has spared no eX-
pense to make mis- summer home OF many from
The house is modern in every way. and an orches
ira Is provided.
Splenddiy located on the mountain top with
wealth Of blossoms all sides, is the Water Gap
House. which opened its doors on May IS great
Improvement has been made in this hotel. and It
Of the most up-to-date houses 10 be found
IN the State.
popular Glenwood The hotel has been renovated
from top bottom. and three story brick struct-
room bowling alley and large ballroom, with
orchestra gallery Musicians have been engaged,
and Informal hops VIII be held mighty with two
grounds being rearranged. A feature Is the
newest sanitary plumbing and fine bathrooms
The capacity of the Cataract House has been
enlarged. and II has been renovated, refurnished
and has added sanitary arrangements. This resort
is popular with young people, ana especial atten-
ton Is paid entertainments especially dancing
The house IS now open
Delightfully."- situated is the Central House. II is
a modern resort In every respect and each
finds increased patronage. The house Is ready to
0veriookine the broad bosom OF the Delaware IS
the house Of that name. The house Is open all the
year. and. being comparatively new. Is fully
equipped comfort. 1t is adjacent TO some good
Growing more popular each season Is the River
side House at North Water Gap. short distance
from the Gap proper. The house is delightfully."- 10
Gated and modern
Gap Is the handsome and entirely new Willow Dell.
shortly to open for its first The proprte-
tors have left nothing undone that will tend to the
comfort Of their guests
one OF the finest houses in this region is the Gap
View House Recently the house was improved IN
Home comfort is a strong card at the FairhilI
Farm at North Water Gap. The house Is elevated
and stands in its own grounds. farm being Il
feature that insures 4 good table.