New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-26
IN THE GLORIOUS BERKsHIREs

modations for upward Of four hundred persons and
us accommodations are OF the finest character in
all ways Good taste shown in the planning
and decoration OF the house. There IS nothhg gar
ing about f. The colorings Of the Decorative schee
are soft cool and restfu There IS an air OF home
likeness and refinement about II that gives the
house distinctive charm. From its broad porches
and roof promenade the views are beautlfuL Ihe
property embraces more than five hundred acres
great part OF which is heavily ttmoereo' Ihroueh
these woods there miles Of well kept roads
bride paths and walks. The grounds about the
house have been laid out with excellent taste. form
ing surroundings OF a wonderfully attractive nat
ure The mana cement OF the hotel Is IN Keeping
with its construction and equipment ana u enjoys
wide fame for its table and its service The hotel
company controls independent water supply as
surfing the purest water in unlimited quantities
There is a finely equipped stable and garage with
accommodations for nearly one hundred cars ad-
mi-ablv managed There IS everything here that
can be desired in the way OF entertainment, and
the Hotel Aspinwall ranks one Of the leading
summer resort houses of the country. 1t is open
until in October. and a visit here during the
late weeks Of the season IS charming experience.
Curtiss Hotel located in the centre of LenOx
village. has high standing among New England
resort houses. There has been hotel on It's site
for than century, and the house has steadily
improved with age. II has been in the hands of
the Curtis family for generations, and each one has
seemed Ia add just a hit more TO the fame of this
fine old Inn. II is built of brick. in Colonial de-
sign. and fits entertainment space is so arranged
10 be unusually hornelike and pleasing. Mr. Curtis
operates large farm just outside the village, and
his guests get the fresh farm produce. Mr. Curtis
is lover Of flowers grows them In great profusion
AZ his farm and them lavishly in the adorn-
ment of his attractive hotel The Curtis house
has long been a favorite stopping place of notable
persons, and its old registers would be rich find
for autograph hunters The house IS open the en-
tire year, but it is during the summer and autumn
months that its season is AT high water mark
The Lenox is OF recent construction and is in
tended for persons in more moderate circum-
stances. 1t is located the centre of the town
and is an attractive house, well kept and offering
excellent accommodations
The Hotel AIapewood in Pittshed, is one Of the
high class and among the most famous of the
Berkshire hotels. II has been in operation under
The management Of the present proprietor. Arthur
". Plumb. for about twenty-five years. and is
widely known for its charm and hospitality. The
commodious buildings fronted 10y broad lawns,
shaded by fine old elms. Although located in the
centre OF q busy city. the hotel gives 10 its
patrons quiet and eXclusiveness. The MapIewood
buildings are Of much Interest, particularly the
structure in the rear used a music room
and ball room This was formerly the old First
Church structure. and was designed by BuIanch
the well known architect
On9 of the modern hotels Of Berkshire and one
which enjoys fame of its own. is the GreenOck
Inn, al Lee, managed by Mr.. Savage. the proprie-
Tor, veteran Berkshire landlord. The house Is of
attractive design and is charmngy located near the
centre of the town. 1t Is the Lees social
life. and IS famous far and wide FOR its numerous
and novel entertainments during the season.
These are by no means all There are the famous
old Red Lion Inn and its companion house Heaton
Hal, at StOckbridge; the Berkshire Inn. at Great
harrington; the Well known OLD Greylock at Will
Jamestown. and the Hotel Wendell at Pittshed
soon 10 be more than doubled IN size. All are con-
Quoted with the same idea OF catering to the best
OF furnishing the best and of bringing only the best
TO Berkshire. The county is indeed fortunate in It's
hotels and in the men who conduct them.
The question of being entertained and amused is
an important one TO the man contemplating a visit
10 the Berkshire Hills To the notorist nothing
more delightful than the Berkshire roads is to he
found in all the land. The county is ira versed in
all directions by the fine stone highways construct
ed and maintained by the commonwealth and FOR
which Massachusetts is famous the world over.
The roads not under the OF the state are kept
in admirable condition by the towns, each Of which
seeks to Guido the others in the character Of its
and the superb scenery OF the section may be
viewed under the most delightful conditions To
him who knows not the luxury OF motoring. the
splendid trolley systems operated through the conn
~ offer the facilities getting easily and COM
fortably from place TO place The trolley roads are
OF the highest character IN point Of safety eouip
ment and operation. and numberless thousands
enjoy the beauties OF Berkshire each season from
the vantage point OF a seat in trolley car
Berkshire possesses many beautiful lakes. which
offer every opportunity for aquatic enjoyments
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