New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-04
IN Watching DISTRICT
PIainfieId Is at the Foot OF
Inviting Mountains.
STATIONS WELL LOCATED
Climate Beneficial to Those
Who Seek a Change from
Damp Salt Air.
By Edmund Rushmore.

By Edmund RushmOre.
piainncld with It's population Of 2SNo'
is one Of New York Citys most beauu-
ful suburbs. 1t lies at the foot OF
Watching Mountains. where it enjoys
MANY natural advantages not found else
where the distance to New York by the
Central Railroad Of New Jersey being
twenty-four miles. There is well
equipped fire department, large police
force. theatre. clubs public libraries
lodgcs-in fact. everything to add to the
comfort OF its inhabitants
-Four stations located within its Dor
ders add greatly to the convenience OF
those who do business in New York and
must commute daily. thus making every
part Of the city most accessible. The
train service Of about one hundred trains
daily consists Of many express trains
which are Of the latest type. some carry
ing club cars for those who are more
exclusively inclined. The trip TO Liberty
street. Manhattan. Is made in forty-five
minutes at nominal cost Of thirteen
cents a ride.
Broad streets and avenues, beautifully
arched by shade trees, are lined with
handsome residences, which. with their
veil kept lawns, give evidence Of the
pside the owners take in their properties.
The sixty miles Of streets are of the best
macadam. excepting part Of the business
section, which is OF vitrified brick.
The thoroughfares lead In many direc-
lions 10 pretty drives in the country. the
most charming of which is the one along
the top OF the mountains known as john
ston's Drive. From this elevation of
more than 800 feet is opened a most beau
tiful vista extending TO New York City
on the east and Perth Amboy and New
Brunswick on the south and west. A
little further 10 the west Of the same
ridge Of mountains is the famous Wash
ington Rock. which, with the surround
ing section. is now to be made into a
park. This spot has an elevation of $40
feet above sea level, commanding a view
for many miles in all directions.
The great factors of Importance TO
every community are its water supply,
sewage system and drainage. In this
Plainfeld is greatly blessed. for its
water supply from artesian wells on its
outskirts is derived from a subterra-
mean river apparently ineXhaustble.
This water is clear as crystal and tests
absolutely pure. An excellent and up-to-
date system Of sewer is provided.
Regarding natural drainage, too much
cannot be said. for 1t is this which has
done so much to make this city so well
deserve the name often applied to it, the
Colorado Of the East
The sub-soil Of this city is a deposit OF
gravel and sand left by glaciers, which
insures the finest kind Of drainage. add
ing to the mildness Of climate which is
so beneficial to those who seek change
from the damp salt air surrounding New
York City.
There are all denominations Of churches,
III Gording all an opportunity to worship as
/has been their custom.
The schools. both private and public.
are the best in the state, and comprise
the graded, public grammar and high
schools also. select schools for girls and
boys. There are also two prosperous bust
ness colleges.
A well arranged trolley system provides
for the city proper. Those wishing to
make more extended trips can do so
either on the main line trolley, which
runs through the city TO Newark. or in
the new auto buses now making daily
trips TO outlying towns over the noun
tains.
The government OF tho city is in the
hands OF capable men who have made It
one OF the best governed places to be
found. thus insuring a low tax rate and
a splendid return for every dollar spent.
To those seeking a home away from the
cares and hustle and the crowded con-
dtions OF the metropolis, htere is not
a more beautiful or more desirable place
10 locate in, which will give TO all the
conveniences and pleasures OF the city
with the quiet. health restoring and great
benefits OF the country. Another thing in
favor Of Plainheld is its freedom from
mosquitoes. which allows the family TO en-
Joy their evenings on the piazza without
being screened in.
Building operations are active and many
new attractive homes are being built for
which there is a good demand.