Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-04
DOYLESTOWN AND WILLOW GROVE
VISITED ON SIXTH "VACATIONEPTE"
COST OF vAcAT1oNETTE

"Far,hes, North" is the s1ogan Of tn,
EVENING LEDGER "vacation-ette" tnii
week We went almost due north fol
p miles to Doylestown. In telling oi
our trip 10 Lansdaie we said that as We
went north the scenery grew increasingly
more beautiful. The same holds true IN
this case In fact, Doylestown Is only II
miles northeast OF Lansdale, and has
Just about 10 miles more OF beautiful
country.
We we're able 10 vary the trip this week
by coming home from Willow Grove over
different route than that which we
followed as we went north Leaving the
city we went out Old York road to the
Amusement resort When we returned
we came over the Glenside line and trans
ferred to our car at Lehigh avenue
OUT OLD YORK ROAD.
II seems that the suburbs and outlying
sections OF Philadelphia vie with each
other for scenic superiority. As we went
southwest the beautiful homes and farms
attracted us very strongly, only to be
partly forgotten as we went northwest
Now, as we go due north, our dilemma
has Increased It is only necessary to
say that we passed through Oak Lane,
Fern Rock. Ogontz Jenkintown and Abb
ington before reaching Willow Grove.
John Wanamaker's beautiful estate, Lin
Jenhlntown.
The ride along Old York road to the
park is an interesting UP hill and down
dale journey. At the City Line we met
toll gates again for the first time since
the West Chester-Coatesville trip. We
overlook autpists every mile or so. held
up and compelled TO pay their "jtneys,"
and we felt quite comfortable and satis- |
fed as we 'rolled by In the limousine
OF the p. r. T.
WILLOW GROVE
Willow Grove presents n really imposing |
appearance as the cars circle around II. |
York road Rt this point is at a high level. |
and tho park lies in a hollow to the west. |
The cluster of amusement structures |
looks especially pretty at night when they
are outlined in electric lights
The park has the usual number of at
fractions. The concerts in the Casino
are so timed that any one taking the
'vacation-ette" can stop OF and hear
part OF the program on the return trip
Tho time Of the journey to Doylestown
and return is only four hours from the
centre OF the city. so that there is am
pie time allowed to stop off while chang
ing cars in each direction.
The first point OF interest Is Horsham,
Quaker settlement, This is one of the
Oldest Quaker communities in this State.
II was founded before 100. on one side
OF the roud is the original Meeting |
House, while on the other side Is the
school. The school was an important
station In the Underground Railway
during the Civil War.
NESHAMINY CREEK.
Shortly after passing Horsham we
came to the beautiful stretch of country
along the Neshaminy Creek. The water
Is very low at this point but a short
distance east of the road the stream is
deep enough for bathing. Large duck
farms are maintained along the creek A
few miles from the tracks Is a large
camping colony, whose inhabitants take
advantage OF the cool water and the fine
scenery. on the Little Neshaminy
Creek, a few minutes beyond the main
stream, is the old power house of the
Bucks County Railway Company
There are few other places OF particular
Interest before Tabor Farm. This is a
home for orphan children. and is main
tanned by the German Lutheran Church.