New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-11
FINE SUBURBAN COLONY
BrightWaterS, /. l., a Great
Residential Development.
ON AN ALL RAIL ROUTE
Features Include Esplanade Of
Fountains, Venetian Harbor
and Model Houses.

An entrancins residential Development
is Brightwaters Long Island. Those per
sons who are seeking an ideal place for a
summer or an al-year nome within easy
committing distance Of New York should
visit Brightwaters before selecting a
home site. They will be we'll repaid for
their tour Of inspection. as the charms Of
the country. bay and seashore can ne en-
joyed there. with al the couvcuiences of
the city.
BrightwateIs is OH ihe Great South Bay.
adjacent to the thriving. populous VILLAGE
Of Bay Shore in SsTolk County. 1t is
reached by tie Momauk division Of tne
Long Island Railroad, and is about an
hours ride from the PenusyN aria sta
ton. at 33d street Manhattan 80 the
Tlatbush station OF the Long Island Rail-
road in Brooklyn.
Suffolk County is termed the land Of
sunshine" u Is authoritaJveiy stated ITS
number of clear days during the year
averages seventy-two more than IN New
York city. ninety more than Nantucket
and l20 more than in the western part OF
the state The climate is equahle. the ar
filed with the tonic properties of salt
water and pine baisam. The ground IS
porous and dry and the water pure and
cold. II is known as one Of the most
healthful counties in this country. The
longevity Of its local inhabitants is the
best evidence Of this fact
N.r.r of tho Iarera pfsiTato p4INiike eS-
fates in the county have descended from
generation to generation, and the owners
of most Of these properties have steadily
refused to yield TO the demands Of the
advancing army of hOmeseekers.
The T. r. Ackerson Company. ecosniz-
ing the natural desire Of inanklaI 20 own
Il home az a minimum cost amid whole
some and picturesque surroundings and
i'm close touch with nature. gradually as
semblcd some OF these old private estates
and developed their holdings into resi-
Dental community known as 'BriGhtwa-
ters." comprising some Loo acres. IN
GLIDING a chain OF five springfield lakes,
grand Old oaks and other forest and Or
namental SHADE trees. a famous pine belt
ana a magnificent shore frontage with
white. sandy beaches.
The adjoining estates are still held in
tact 10y their owners and are occupied by
them as country estates. and this fact.
together with The beneficial and liberal
restrictions affecting Brightwaters, i'll
sures permanency OF a select Residential!
section. free from the possibilities Of dct-
rimental cncroachmcnts.
Some Of the most striking features Of
this great suburban DEVELOPMENT are an
esplanadc OF fountains; ornamental boat
landing; coral plaza and Roman stone
pagodas: Venetian concrete bridges mas
nificent yacht harbor, 10 feet wide -
feet deep and nearly one mile long FOR
the use of Brightwaters residents, and
equipped with the latest mooring de-
vices: beautiful and commcdious bath
ing pavilion. completely furnished with
all the modern utilities for seashore bath
ing and with abundant restaurant faciil-
ties for shore dinners and TWO immense
piers. each 90 feet wide, extending so
feet into the Great South Bay.
Furthermore. there are over fifty miles
of winding bouevards. drives and walks,
lined with thousands OF shade and orna-
mental trees. and a high observation tow
er. anording a twenty-mile view in al
directions.
The Brightwaters Association Casino l.
for the enjoyment Of members and resi-
dents on the property.
Tie opportunities for outdoor sports and
pleasures at Brightwaters are almost lin
jfless.. Among these are the delightful
about the five springfield
clear. crystal lakes, beneath the big old