New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-27
At SPRING LAKE BEACH
Popularity Of Seaside Town
Rapidly Increasing.
A FINE OCEAN FRONTAGE
Bathing and Golfing Enjoyed
by Many Summer
Visitors.

The popularity OF Spring Lake Beach.
one Of the most rapidly growing summer
resorts along the Atlantic seaboard in
Northern New Jersey. is increasing at a
lively rate The lake takes its name from
n number OF invisible springs. II covers
many acres Of land. being "A half mile
long. II is In the centre of the town.
on the beach are two fine bathing
houses. one AT the north end of the shore
and the other at the south. They have hot
and cold sea water baths, swimming
pools and other bathing conveniences.
on the second floor of each building are
we'll shaded pavilions from which visitors
may watch the ocean bathers and also
those enjoying the swimming pools. Not
only is still and sea water bathing one OF
the most enjoyable features Of outdoor life
at Spring Lake Beach In the summer
months. but also golfng. The town has
one of the finest golf links on the Jersey
coast.
The roads leading to and from the town
in all directions are well kept and are
popular with automobile parties and with
drivers OF the harness horse. Most OF
the roads are well shaded for many miles
and thus they are particularly enhancing
TO people who like to take long and quiet
walks The roads lead through one of the
most charming seashore and farming
sections in this country. Along the way
arc numerous cottages owned by well
known pcrsons of New York city, Phila-
delphia and other large residential and
business centres.
Spring Lake is one of the cleanest.
: most attractive and most select seaside
resorts" said a well known real estate
expert recently. Along the beach front
are several high grade hotels and also
large and beautiful cottage colony. the
total cost OF the beautiful homes that
have been erected here prove the sue
cess OF the town as a delightful place Oh
summer residence.
The government OF Spring Lake is that
Of "A borough under the care of mayor
and council. All municipal improvements
OF modern town 1t has. There are
churches Of all denominations, schools Oh
various grades. good banking facilities,
well managed store centres. "A fine board
walk a modern casno-ir fact, every
thing that makes Tor desirable SuiniHvr
| or permanent home town. The New YORK
or Philadelphia business man who has a
home In the town can easily Keep IN
touch with his business In either city.
Yet he Is able TO enjoy absolute rest ana
quiet amid superb surroundings.
The Boardwalk along the ocean 'front.' ~
over "A mile aud half long. The length
OF thu beautiful driveways within ra-
dius Of ten miles of the heart OF the
town Is over $50 miles. The Improvement
made in recent years in train service be-
tween New York and Spring Lake beach
and also between Philadelphia ana the
town has been responsible Tor large
increase IN building activity. Many build
ing changes in the town have been made
and "A large number of modern houses VIII
soon occupy well located sites.
The season at Spring Lake has opened
ear lier than usual and the cottages are
renting well. II has some of the finest
| hotels on the North Jersey coast. Here
property has had a steady and healthy
advance in recent years.