New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
THE STEVENS HOUSE.
In the Lake Placid Region Of the
AdirondQcks.

T, +ba very heart of the Adirondacks. with
their unriyalled picturesqueness and scenic
beauty lies Lake Placid. A more restful name,
applied tS quiet sheet of water amid the eter-
nal hills.it is impossible TO conceive. and
equally descriptive of natural beauty is Mirror
Lake. Between the two, and commanding not
only complete views of both. but also Of tho
surrounding mountains. stands the Stevens
House. Lake Placid has rugged and severe sur
roundings. while the shores of Mirror Lake are
yerdant and pastoral in character. Within the
horizon line lie the peaks Of Mount Marcy,
Whiteface, Mckenzie. Pitchof. Long Pond
Porter, Basin Golden, Seward. Ampersand and
others. each with varying outline and its own
view. A Iovener or more enhancing view 1t
seldom falls to the lot OF man to witness than
that found IN the Lake Placid region.
The Stevens House stands 200 feet above its
surroundings and about 800 yards from each
lake 1t has beautiful and extensive lawns and
comfortable cottages near by with tent sites for
those who wish to secure the full benefit from
stay in the woods by camping out. AT the hotel
Itself the mountain air and scenic beauties can
be enjoyed from the broad piazzas. the full
length Of which is over 1.200 feet, and from the
windows which from all sides command un-
obstructed views of the delightful surround
ings. The site Of the hotel is than 1900
feet above tide level The house Is 242 by 40
feet and four stories in height with rooms for
large number Of guests in the main structure
and annex 106 by 10 feet with fifty rooms,
all heated by steam and hot water and pos
sessing all the comforts Of home The water is
pure the drainage perfect and all the sanitary
arrangements are as complete as possible, leaV-
ing nothing to be desired The house Is
equipped with electric lights and bells. All
the architectural features admirable,
the reception rooms and corridors are ample
In size, and many of the bedchambers have
baths connected with them.
Among the especial features of the Stevens
House is the ample provision made for means
of recreation. The golf course laid out over
the high ground between Lake Placid and Mir
ror Lake, has gained we'll deserved reputation
among experts and especially those who take
time to admire the beauties of nature while
following the elusive sphere. There are also
fine ball ground and extensive tennis courts.
One Of the most popular pastines In the Lake
Placid region is mountain climbing, for which
the opportunities are Incompatible. from the
minor peaks close at hand to the more distant
Whiteface. the top Of which has altitude of
nearly 5000 feet The roads fine for riding
and driving, ard many points Of especial in
terest are easily reached. For rowing, sailing
and fishing there is every opportunity The
trout streams are well stocked, while the lakes
abound in fish Of larger size. The hunting in
its season is also excellent in the immediate
vicinity. On the lakes there are five power
launches and three sailboats, besides numerous
minor craft. The opportunities for indoor
recreation are not few. five piece orchestra
furnishes music Ior dancing, Wnlle many games
played With entire freedom from fogs
and flies. from mosquitoes and malaria, with
delightful surroundings and enjoyable compan-
ions, the visitor to the Lake Placid region who
stays at the Stevens House is assured of secur-
ing rest for both mind and body. recuperation
and recreation of every form In the most agree
able and delightful way.
No Adirondack region is more accessible than
Lake Placid. 1t is reached by way Of Utica
over the New-York Central or West Shore and
by way of Plattsburg the Delaware and
Hudson. If prefers TO the wildness OF
the Adirondacks by stage route there is one
by way of Westport, on Lake Champlain. for
thirty-six miles through Elizabethtown and
the Keene Valley. and another by way of Au
Sable Chasm, with a stage ride of thirty-four
miles through Wilmington Pass.