New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

TEN % four tracks on the Hudson division Far
| as Croton and Of Two tracks on the Harlem
( division as far as North White Plains
| NEW YORK CENTRAL. ELECTRIC SYSTEMS.
In the near future this entire suburban electric
zone viii be in operation between Crotou-on-the-
Plains and this city This system represents in
vestment % many million dollar and has already
stimulated the development Of WestchesJer County
on larger scale than ever before in its history
For years the Putnam Valley. lying between the
/ eaStsrly shore OF the Hudson River and the far
famed Harlem Valley, has been practically
known field 10 the spACulatOr and especially 10 rh-
speculative builder few careful students OF real
estate conditions decided when the New York Cen
tral first made known its mammoth projects for
changing from steam 20 electricity many miles q
tracks that those plans would likely BE- extended
IN a few years 50 as 70 embrace the Putnam Val
ley So they bought many large tracts OF land
between BriarCIiG Manor and this city along the
line Of the New York q Putnam Railroad which
some years known the New York Z
Northern Railway. some OF the parcels Of Ian1
were either divided into lots and sold 10 home
seekers improved with houses costing a few
thousands each
VALUES IN PUTNAM VALET.
Land values. however. throughout this fsrtiI-
region just north OF this city have only slightly
increased in the last two years. How the valley
escaped the attention oS the majority OF larg-
spectators is a mystery. it be easily
reached from either the Harlem division the
Hudson division OF the New York Central Rail-
road. On either side OF the Westchester sections
adjoining the valley there are few acreage tracts
to be had much under Ssooo an acre owing 70 ths
electric projects - the New York Central The
PItna division of The New York Central extends
from 155rh street and Eighth avenue 20 Brewster
distance Of dfty-four miles. At Brewster rh-
northerIy terminal Of tho road Harlem division
~ New York Central extends in a uo-rh~-iv
direction 70 the upper Harlem Valley Al this
junction there Is also 2 branch OF the New YorH
New Haven sHa-tfOrd Railroad. connecting
with Dsrbury and many other Connecticut towns
This branch also parallels tho Harlem divis-
ion OF the New York Central for several miles
north of Brewster and thence runs IT northwest
erly direction. The Putnam Valley division Of ta-
New York Central Is 10 he electrified Jh-oughou-
its entire length. and thus this branch Of rne rail-
road viii become one OF the longest third rs.
electric lines trave-SiDg aIluriuE suburban red
ot tins city. r IS the intention OF the officials %
the New York Central 10 make the sOuJh-rlv
terminal station os the Putnam road at 42d street
and Fourth avenue, so that persons desiring
travel the line Will have transfer
l55th get the midtown districts OF this
city These plans for changing the motor pows-
of the Putnam railroad from steam 10 electricity
will undoubtedly result in the rapid development
OF not only every town along the line of road but
also that hourishing county OF Putnam
County, the village OF Brewster.
PLANS WILL BENEFIT BREWSTER
II seems as if Brewster would become Erea,
linked in the future with this city. Cnly
by the Putnam division OF the New York Central
but probably by extension OF the electric line
OF the Harlem division from North White Plains.
AS It's implies the Putnam Valley IS
hemmed in from It's sOutherly end i5S most
rortherly point by high range OF hills noted Ior
their pictUresQueress and for Jheir many heathfuI
summer resorts. when this electric project is
completed WhIch Will be in about a few wears. IL
viii De possible for person 20 leave the city In
the hot DAYS or the summer and after short and
quick ride through the PocanJico HlIs section os
Putnam Valley ind himself in the heart OF a
charming rural region
IN THE NORTHERLY DISTRICTS
Just south az Brewster, along the line % tns
Putnam. IS Tilly Foster Mines, OF the few
places Putnam County where iron ore vas dis
covered many years ago. Near Ttly Foster Miue7
is Carmel which Is 1ourishing town IN Putnam
County. being Just Atty miles north OF tins Ella,
and journey % about four miles rom Laks
Mshopac. which Is one o. the largest lakes with.I
a few hours ride o. this city. Owing 70 It's sis-
and 'ts many natural charms. lake Mahops-
has foT years attracted IsrEe numbers o. slmm.r
Continued twelfth paks.