Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-28

This interesting and delightful motor
tour to and through the Long IslanN
Sound resorts of New England will
| appeal to motorists contemplating a
visit to the seashore during the pres
ent touring season. Starting at Savin
Rock, near New Haven. Conn, and
extending eastward as far As Nara
gansett Pier, r. l., this route brings
the tourist through or in close proxi-
| nifty to more than one hundred miles
Of coaStline.
Principal Attractions
While the beautiful sandy beaches
and aquatic sports are the principal
| attraction at these resorts, they pro-
vide other recreation including golf,
tennis and horseback riding. If you
are anxious to enjoy a real pleasant
vacation at the seashore, motor to the
Long Island Sound resorts of New
England, this summer. The route out
lined in this article will also be enjoyed
by those using it.
Leave Washington on route United
States 240 and travel northward into
Frederick, Md. Then motor from
frederick on route United States is
through Emmitshurg into Gettysburg,
Pa, site Of the historic battle Of Get
tysburg. The battle fought here be-
tween the dates Of July / and 3, 1868,
was probably the most important Of
any during the Civil War. The losses
on both sides were large, the fighting
fierce and the outcome in doubt
| throughout the three days. Eventually
the Union troops were victorious. The
Confederate forces were commanded by
Gen. Robert z. Lee, while the Union
troops were under the leadership Of
Gen. Meade. The backgrounds cover
an area Of about twenty-five square
miles. Markers and monuments desig-
nate the important points. There are
several steel obServatorieS at different
places In the park, from which good
views OF the grounds are to be had.
Lincoln delivered his now famous
Gettysburg address, here in 1863, at
terry.
Continue northward from Gettys-
burg on route United States Is into
Harrisburg. the capital city Of Penn
Sylvania. The State house is a very
beautiful structure and is we'll worth
taking the time to see
Proceed eastward from Harrisburg
on route United States %, the William
Penn Highway, through Himmelstown,
Lebanon and Myerstown into Werners-
vile. q popular Summer resort offering
many splendid opportunities for the
enjoyment OF health-building outdoor
sport and recreation.
Journey from Wernersville into
Reading. This town was originally the
property of John Thomas and Richard
Penn, sons Of william Penn, the foun-
der the State OF Pennsylvania The
views from the mountains surrounding
Reading are revelation that will
long linger in the memory of the OBJ
server. The name Reading. was taken
from that Of Lord Reading in England.
Into Allentown
Travel next from Reading through
Kutztown into Allentown Allentown
is the county seat Of Lehigh county.
and is situated on the Lehigh river.
The first settlement in Allentown was
made in 1852, by William Allen, who
at that time was Chief Justice Of the
Province Of Pennsylvania. This land
was granted to him by his SON. law,
Gov. John Penn, son OF william
Penn.
Motor from Allentown into Bethle-
hem, which was originally settled by
the Moravians in 1741, who imme-
diately commenced the construction Of
stone houses as protection against
the Indians. These buildings are still
up and may be seen by the tourist.
From Bethlehem travel to EaSton
situated in the great cement, slate and
iron region Of Pennsylvania. Leave the
William Penn Highway at Easton and
travel northward from there on route
U. S. GIL. to the Delaware Water Gap
The Delaware Water Gap is a popular
resort that is visited by thousands each
year. This beautiful gap. caused by
the Delaware River as it breaks through
the Kittatinny Ridge. IS walled in on
both sides by mountains 500 feet high
II is one Of the natural wonders of the
East.
Continue from the Delaware Water