New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01

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A complete list of those who have suburban
homes on the Riverdale hills and in the dels
would require considerable space. There are
among those hills for SALE signs which are
weatherbeaten by the storms of a decade. Those
who see them most are already the owners of
residences in the neighborhood. and have no
need of others.
There are fine old houses in that region ten
anted in some cases by a sole survivor of a
once numerous and prosperous household,
stricken in years and quietly awaiting the end,
attended by servants as old the master or
mistress.
Among the prettiest of the Riverdale houses
is that of the widow of William E. Dodge The
fine stone house. with broad, vinehung piazzas
on the river side, stands at the crest of the
bluff among great trees that almost hide it from
one a hundred feet away. There is however,
broad lawn the steep slope toward the Hud-
son. affording an unobstructed view of the
stream and of the Palisades on the New-Jersey
shore. Some of the forest trees have passed the
period OF vigor and their branches have fallen
before the tempest, but hOneysuckle and wood
bine cover the wounds and add their beauty to
the scene. Here, as elsewhere at Riverdale,
flowers are abundant, and their perfume adds to
the sense of repose.
Not far from the entrance to the Dodge home
stead stands the First Presbyterian Church of
Rverdale. The building is Of brownstone, and
even the shngIed spire is overshadowed by the
giant oaks which surround the building. A
well kept lockwood hedge surrounds the ada
cent parsonage. also of stone and with a pretty
little garden in front.
only a few steps further up the road stands
Christ Church, Episcopal an attractive and
larger modern building of bluestone. separated
from the roadway by a neat iron fence. The
cburchvard this contains Younger for
est growths. and the broad lawn is closely
cropped ard bordered with growing flowers
On the crest of the bluff. commanding a su-
perb view of the Hudson is the beautiful home
all the year around OF George w. Perkins,
partner in the banking business Of J. p. Morgan
& Co, and one Of the most prominent figures
in the world Of finance. There is a fine green
in front OF the house and another the slope
toward the river The shines in the front
windows until noon and in those at the rear
from that hour until it disappears behind the
Palisades at the close OF day. Children's play
things are not barred from the front piazza or
the choicest parts OF the lawn, adorned with
shrubs and flowers
On a broad and beautiful terrace just beneath
the estate of Mr.. Perkins is the home Of Cen
eral Alexander S. Webb. The house which Is
at the top Of the slope, is hidden by trees ex-
cept from a point directly IN front. An open
with closely cropped grass, extends down the
hill from the piazza until the tops OF the trees
at the lower edge are below the line of vision to
the bosom of the American Rhine A more
picturesque retreat from the cares and turmoil
Of a great city would be difficult to find.
Near the station at Riverdae and the
slopes and SUBMITS 20 the northward and east
ward many villas, cottages and country
seats each with its garden and stables, and all
picturesquely situated. These are not such large
estates however as those already mentioned,
nor do they partake so completely of the char
acteristcs Of country life
Near the station at Mount St. Vincent how
ever, is estate which deserves more than
passing notice-that of Edmund D. Randolph,
of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The
fine stone house. of simple architectural de-
sign. is shaded by great ash trees. which tower
high above the gables and chmneys. A great
bank of shrubbeTy and flowers conceals the |
foundations, and stumps Of trees which had to |
be cut away to afford a view OF the river are |
the bases for tubs and vases OF flowers. syl- |
van walk winds down the bluff to the railway |
station, and there is pretty gatekeepers lodge |
at the entrance The Dodge homestead also |
has pretty lodge but Mr.. Perkins's and Cen
eral Webb's tastes are more democratic in this |
particular
Engine Company No 80, Of The Bronx, has |
engine house the highway in the heart of |
this colony of wealthy NEWCOMERS. The equip |