New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-31
GROWTH OF JAMAICA.

"Out on Long Island" is a term that has long
been known % New Workers. but with the ex-
tension Of transit facilities il is becoming mora
and more. popular The railroad centre Of the
outlying region of Queens Borough is Jamaica,
which VIII soon be as close To the centre Of the
financial activity Of this commercial capital as
Harlem has become since the subway anaihi-
lated a large part Of its distance from the City
BAH. IN like manner the new Brooklyn SUBJ
way. whose completion is promised for this
year. VIII Lring Jamaica close 10 the Battery
in point Of time. even If the distance remains
undiminished.
There are four banks and trust companies
in Jamaica. two courts ard three title COM
panies. and tie public buildings include two hos
pitfalls the oyevns Borough Normal School, the
JaIuaica III n School. the Queens Borough Ii
brarN ana he lleadcrc tiers Of the various city
departments for the borough.
One OF the .opular real estate brokers Of
Jamaica IS = 2. Archer, who was among the
original promoters OF the growth OF that region.
He is much consulted in regard TO real estate
sales. and Is regarded as possessed Of the wis
dom Of Solomon in such matters.
The Shore Acres Realty Company has new
suburban residence park near Jamaica which is
known Jamaica Park II is within one block
OF a station on the Rockaway branch OF the
Long Island Railroad, and has two trolley lines
alongside ii which run to the Brooklyn Bridge.
a portion Of il is covered with fine trees. and
there is a large lake in the centre of the prop
erty.
PORT WASHINGTON PARK
Between Manhasset Bay and Hampstead Har-
Dor. Long Island. lies a most delightful region
destined 70 become the home Of rnany Of those
who follow their business pursuits within the
crowded confines Of the busy city. There IN the
region known as Port Washington Park they
find all that is desired in the way OF beauty
OF nature, pure atmosphere and delightful sur
roundings 10 recuperate by contrast with the
scene Of the daily round Of toll. The adjacent
waters offer every facility for sailing, boating.
bathing fishing and the other delights that sat-
water affords. Many beautiful homes already
overlook the waters. and there are sites for
many more. The facilities for reaching the
region are already ample. and VIII be greatly
Increased when the Belmont tunnel with two
tracks the Pennsylvania tunnels with four
tracks; the Blackwelrs Island Bridge. with
eight tracks. and the Wards and Randalrs
present bridges over the East River and the
subway beneath il connecting with the Long
Island Railroad.
AWAKENING OF LONG ISLAND
In recent address under the above title T =
McNeece had this 10 say OF the future OF the
region which lies close TO the metropolis:
believe we are on the threshold OF a new era
10 the history OF this island, whose inherent
values have long been dormant. II is only few
days since we We're informed that the City Con-
uoler had discovered plot OF land worth ST.
vslSOO 10 New York City. It would not ba
uhhcult 10 prove that scores OF similar dscov-
esles could be pointed out in the case OF the
nfoad acres OF Kings. Queens and other counties
on Long Island. The island, IN fact is literally
being rediscovered.
The growth Of Long Island has followed be-
,ease TIE population is being driven from Man.
..satltan and other points by the excessive rents
mere Manhattan Is destined for business only
sau people must reside elsewhere. One power
- - unls movement is the general prosperity Of
- So country while prosperity is reflected in all
- Eetuisence IN this great metropolitan city Of
70 the east).