The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-09
UnparaIIel Settings for HeaIthfuI Recreation
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N@ANe AAgNe@At88 A~AOa~ANAEAA SNNNeS forests and parks, with extensive accommodations for campers and hikers who live close to nature, with miles of trails to tramp; more than 200 miles of state-leased streams and i1anu1nerebie gtate-reg- lllated ponds and lakes liberaiIy stocked with various species of game flsh: over 100000 acres of public shooting grounds where game birds end animals abound; 1i0 miles of shore line bordering Long Island sound, afSording safe bathing, boating and fishing; in- land lakes and rivers Mberally af- ford facilities for boating and batt- ing; Q thousand and one historical shrines of first importance to colo nial America.
 Natural Attractions
 In addition Co natural attractions there are scores of inns, coynfort- able, hospititable and noted for their famous Connecticut cuisine, where the celebrated shore dinner or any other meal that suits the fancy of the epicure, is tastily and expertly prepared and delightfully served; where sea food is often transformed into 0 tempting meat but Q few moments after it has been taken from the water. Much upon the industrial, edu- cational, cultural and ecclesiastical preeminence of the nation was founded, had its beginning in Connecticut during the birth of the Republic. Tn fact, much that makes for stability in the modern nations al structure is to be found here to- day,--great industries, famous seats of learning, noted centers of cul- ture.
 To climax the inventory e kindly nature provided Connecticut with a climate that permits the growth and cultivation of c rich variety of flowers and foliage, with the result that the Connecticut home is set in Q landscape that blends happily with the natural beauties of the countryside.
 Colonial Homes
 Locking still further the coInmis- sion discovered an unlimited choice of homes in Connecticut. Colonial houses, already restored or finely preserved in their original state, predominate. Rugged old barns and mills are waiting to become homes with high raftered ceilings and wide, open hearths. Or there are stately white houses on elm-shaded village streets; intimate, honey cot. tages at the end of . powered iane; verandahed houses by the shore. For the more individualistis there are thousands of acres inviting the pio- neer to explore and chose his own hoinesite.
 Most convenient, too, Is the fact that ell these resources gre access ible by inexcelled land, water and air transportation. Railroads and bus lines completely cover the state; excursion and regular pass 'anger steamers ply Long Island sound and the larger rivers; and broad, safe, comfortable highways and improved roads reach every city and town and thoroughly serve the rural districts. Numerous landing fields accommodate the air traveller.
 Having taken full account of the assets with which 1t was to launch Connecticut's new ofilcial business venture, the commission sought to learn how they might Dc applied toward achieveing its objectives. From the New England council they learned that the vacation dollar is spent in the following manner:
 Transportation 20 cents; accom- odations 20 cents; retail stores 26 cents; food 2i cents: arl1usementa eight cents; and confectio1S six cents.
 Receipts
 Railroad, oil, bus, cir transport and steamship companies gained by c total of ti00, ,O00, 900 during Q nor- mai year, as did hotels, inns and overnight camps. Grocery ahd de- partment stores found Q total inc come from vacationists during the same period of %l2B, 100000 while the sale of food by hotels, inns, restaurants and roadside stands grossed el06, ,0O0,00O.
 From golf and theatrical arnuse. ment an income of 40,000, 900 was derived, while gift shops and news stands through the sale of confec- tions, tobacco and periodicals ace counted for an income of another $30, ,0O0, 900.
 Food, clothing, drug and equip ment manufacturers profited from the incomes of amusement facilities, eating places retail stores and the hotels, inns and overnight camps dealing in accommodations. Banks, insurance companies, utilities such as gas, electric light and water coIn- panies, miscellaneous manufactur- CTS, farmers, and municipalities through taxes found some income from the 4600, ,000, 900 spent by the recreation seekers.
 The stimulation given business and employment through the sum- mer visitor was graphically shown to the commission by the books of c bank which disclosed i06 per cent increase in fall deposits over those of the preceding spring. The effect of the vacationists' needs upon typical New England farmers was studied by the commis- sion, which found that one was % per cent dependent upon the tourist and recreation seeker: another was 76 per cent dependent: another 70 per cent, and none of them less than 25 per cent dependent.
 What stimulation is provided to the garage and auto sales agency, is shown by one dealer in Q resort area who reported the sale of four large and l2 small cars to summer visitors.
 The grocer, the druggist, and the merchant whatever his stock, were = A |. U.. Nma- A ~