The Washington herald., 1907-07-28

Colonial Beach. one Of the most attrac-
tive of the Potomac River resorts, is
situated in the upper part OF Westmore-
land County. Va, midway between the
Capital City and Chesapeake Bay. The
town embraces the large tract OF land
lying between Monroe Bay and the Po-
tomac, extending TO Wilkerson's wharf.
distance Of four miles along the water
front.
This property was at one time owned
by Capt Kinty and was originally known
as Classic Shore The town was incor-
porated twenty-five years ago. taking the
name OF Colonial Beach. Capt. Z. S.
Randall acquired property there seven
years ago from the Colonial Beach I'M
prcvement Company. ard since that time
extensive Improvements have been made.
The town has grown steadily and now
4 presents the appearance Of a large and
prosperous summer resort.
improvements at the Beach.
/ It is laid off in streets. avenues. and
/ building lots and many large and beau
| tiful residences have been erected by
residents Of various adjacent ties. prin-
cipally Washington. who are attr6cted by
! the cool breezes from the Potomac River
and Chesapeake Bay. Capt. Randall has
| expended over $4,000 in Improvements at
/ Colonial Beach. and in recent years has
/ erected the Colonial Beach Hotel, the
/ largest hotel at the resort, lighted with
/ electricity, fully equipped, and capable Of
/ accommodating 200 guests. new dane
/ ing pavilion and amusement parlor has
! recently been erected, and number Of
/ amusements established. The bath houses
contain 400 rooms, and are equipped with
| showers.
These features, combined with the fish
/ ing and sailing. tend 10 make Colonial
| Beach one OF the most desirable water
! ing places in the vicinity OF washington,
/ Though many resorts have been estab-
lished from time TO time along the Po-
| tomac, none have achieved a greater sue
cess than the Beach.
Advance in Real Estate.
Daily excursions from Washington
bring large crowds 20 the beach, where
are found every convenience and numer-
Gus attractions. Large and spacious no
/ tells and boarding houses. liveries, and
stores are located near the whaTves- In
other sections of the town are located a
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private and public schools. pOst-office,
fire department telephones, and printing
| establishments.
Real estate is rapidly advancing. Lots
/ that sold at S25 a few years past are now
! bringing $50. Between four and five hun
dred lots are owned by Capt. Z. S. Ran
dali.
Besides its many attractions the fact
| that Colonial Beach is located in West
/ moreland County-the birthplace Of Wash
/ ingtOn and the home Of Cen Robert +.
/ Lee. and is the center OF a number OF
places of historic interest-tends to attract
many Of its visitors. Monroe Bay. on
/ the west side Of the beach, takes its
name from President Monroe, who was
born about two miles from its shores.
"Washington's Atlantic City,
Wakefield, where was erected the monu-
ment marking the birthplace Of Washing
| ton, is about two miles below the town,
and is easily accessible by land or water
/ Stratford, the old brick mansion and the
| home of Robert Z. Lee IN his boyhood
days, is located about three miles farther
down the Potomac
Many Washngtonians own cottages and
spend the entire season at the Beach To
those who are seeking a water resort at
which to enjoy a weeks or a months va
| cation, none present more attractions in
the way Of sailing, boating. and fishing
! than ''Washington's Atlantic City" as
the Beach has been aptly termed. Ac-
| Commodations at reasonable rates can be
! secured at any Of the hotels or boarding
| houses, of which there are many. The at
| tendance last year was double that Of the
previous season. and judging from the
| crowds that so to the Beach daily from
Washington. it is safe TO say that this
| will be the banner year.
The fast steamer St Johns makes daily
trips 20 the Beach, except on Mondays
| from June l to September 15, and mas car
ried on an average Of 800 passengers
Dancing on the boat is a feature Of these
| excursions. The steamer leaves at S:45
a. m, returning at 1870. except on Satur-
day, when. in order to accommodate those
who desire 70 spend the week end at the
| Beach, it leaves at 5:45 p. m.