The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 24

2.. THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. SUNDAY, JUNE 25. 1911.

onn r7 II fr TTTi nraH srm bnnnaAao 1 it ci (Mt-n -ri a ikt rtnr ui 1 IT vitw uvc-f 1 win tuj iiv rvrwn-i uc TA in i Lr' Jjffl it i GfcJ PB: Rl I Tl flTnl I r-s I GOVERNORS, UHQUfK CORNTH YACHT CLUB, AMI7YVILLE- anchorage for their craft and a convenient outlet to the bay and the ocean. Some Villas Recently Built. Traveling south on Fire Island avenue, which is virtually a continuation of Deer Park avenue, a very interesting section of Babylon is reached. It Is known as the Crescent, because of the direction of the roads along which the residences are built which form a crescent. In this district a very beautiful villa has recently been erected by Dr.

J. Ralph Jacoby. Hollow tile and cement were used in the construction and the result Is most pleasing. A garage has been built of the same material as the house, a tennis court supplied, making a very complete establishment. Beautiful views are obtained from the upper floors, of the Great South Bay, with Fire Island light in the distance.

In the Crescent, not far nom the new Jacoby hnuBC, is the home of Franklin H. Kalbfieisch, son of cx-Mayor Kalbfleisch of Brooklyn. The hovs? is large and com- i fortuble looking, and Its owner takes the utmost care of lawns, shrubbery and flow-1 ers. Another resident of the Crescent, whose name is familiar in Brooklyn, where he long resided, is Thomas F. Shortland.

Charles Scarle has recently completed a new commodious and very beautiful home on Thompson avenue. It is finished in stucco and has Just been occupied. Cecil Evers, another Brooklyn man, is domiciled in a new stucco house in Argyle Park. wyTV I NEW rm I A leased and preparations for opening were begun. The premises engaged are admirably adapted to the purposes for which they will be used.

The house Is large, roomy and with high ceilings. There will be accommodations for twenty beds. There are expected to be three graduated trained nurses on duty in the hospital and there will also probably be a training class for nurses. The Institution starts with every promise of success. It will minister to a very wide territory and will have opportunites foi-doing a great deal of good.

Plans which are being made include a dispensary. The new hospital stands In a tract of Bcveral acres, the grounds being well shaded. A women's auxiliaryas recently been formed and at a recent meeting here was an attendance of seventy. Another Blgn of prosperity Is the number and quality of cement sidewalks in Babylon. In former times one of the great drawbacks to life in the country was the condition of the sldepaths when the frost was coming out of the ground or In rainy weather.

That day is past. In Babylon one-half the cost of cement sidewalks Is paid out of the general fund of the village, the other half by the owner of the property benefited. The result of this plan has been that nearly ail the principal streets have been improved and the work goes steadily forward. A New Catholic Church. The members of St.

Joseph's Roman Catholic Church of Babylon have long had under consideration the erection of a new edifice. Plans have been made for a building to cost $75,000 and the setting of tlie day for laying the cornerstone will probably soon be determined. Father James J. Higglns, who Is in charge of the parish, hag been in ill health for some time, which has retardod the building plans somewhat. The parish owns a building site in the immediate vicinity of the public school and here it Intends to place the new church.

A frame building Is now occupied, which is entirely Inadequate for the needs of a rapidly growing parish. When the nw church is erected as planned, it must prove a very great addition to the architectural attractions of the place. New Things at Llndenhurst. Two miles west of the village of Babylon, and a part of the town of Babylon It was originally a settlement and was known as Bres-iau. A- the present moment it is show-Inn life than ever before in tts history.

A new public school has recently beet co.nple'ed at a cost of The of Llndenhurst is Icbb than but the public spirit that the residents have shown In erecting such a beautiful and commodious school building Is commented upon favorably wherever the lacts re known. Unlike ID NEW and beautiful public library 1b rapidly approaching completion In the village of Babylon. In the same village new hospital is nearly ready to open. Within recent month this community voted $5,000 for Bliore-front park and beautiful drives and walks and a bathing pavilion. With tbesf and other indications of progress, with splendid, well oiled roads, running thiough a very picturesque country, Babylon may take her place in the army of progress which is being' marshaled In all sections of Long Island.

Visitors en route for the village with the biblical name, have only to travel twenty-five miles from the outer limits of Greater New York, before they reach their destination. Express trains make no stops between Jamnlca and Babylon and cover the distance in thirty-six minutes. Thus the village has become known as a "commuters paradise." A large number of the residents of Babylon go to the city every day the year round Another large contingent spend the sum mer season in the village and vicinity These residents lengthen their season out by coming very early in the spring and remaining late in the fall. The perma nent population Is placed at 3,000, the summer population at 5,000. Accessibility to the city, however.

Is only one of Babylon's attractions. Those who arrive at the railroad Btatlon will have atten tlon drawn to an unusually large plaza wuilu uuuiius me Hiuuun un an sides, un this plaza, or approach, are displayed every day, morning and evening as a fine collection of horses as can be seen any where In New York State. Babylon Is not only a commuters paradise; it is also a horseman's paradise. Groat estates hav been located in nearly all directions The owners of these country homes take advantage of the long stretches of perfectly level roads to gratify their tastes for riding and driving. A splendid horse show can be seen at the Babylon station during the entire season.

The popu larity of the automobiles, however, has reduced the number of fine horses to be seen at the station, end along the roads of the village, but it is apparent that here iut lewt the horse is not yet extinct. The village of Babylon gives the name to the town. The village was incorpo rated In 1893 and occupies about two square miles of territory. There are several other thriving Tillages Included within what is known as the town: Amityvllle, Llndenhurst, Wyandanch, Deer Park and West Deer Tark. The population of the entire town Is between 6,000 and 7,000, and the assessed valuation according to the last published report.

Its $5,417,681. The seat of town government has recently been located in Babylon. The office of Supervisor Edward Dally has been established In the Terry building on Deer Park avenue, and this if also headquarters for the village government. Signs of the Onward March. Going east from the railroad station the, visitor comes into Deer Park avenue.

jfc gtus no ursiguuuuu irom me village nbout two miles to the north of Babylon, which is a Btatlon on the main line of the Long Island Railroad. Walking south on Deer Park avenue, It Is to be noticed that a number of new business buildings have recently been erected. Some of these structures are of brick; others are of reinforced cement. They are modern and substantial In appearance. Now nd then a dwelling Is seen which speaks of the days when Babylon was young.

It Is quaint and old. It may have shingles for leather boards and the ceilings are low. Bustling buelnesB Is the predominating feature of the thoroughfare, however. This feature is further accentuated when the visitor reaches the main street running east and west. Here there Is a great deal of travel.

It Is the main road lead-1 through Long Island. The passage of vehicles here, especially automobiles, in continuous. Here is found a great highway of pleas-uri--seekers. First, there is a string of automobiles; then It may be a coaching party, with their sounding horn and their Joyous laughter. Again it may be a party of equestrians, splendidly mounted, who gallop along this beautiful enjoying the freedom of the country.

Mixed with these niral scenes, on a much-traveled road, there Is a great deal of local color. You see the fish vender with a big catch from the Great South Bay and occasionally you see the ox team from the snug little farm beyond village limits. The junction of Deer Park avenue and the main street is the village center. Here are the bank, the post office, a bronze drlnklng-fountain, rows of stores, the ancient Presbyterian Church with the village clock In the steeple. Here things are humming.

Large stores well stocked with goods are In evidence. Right at hand 13 a well-equipped telephone central, and In every business place the service Is in use. Following along the main street eastward, substantial dwellings are passed. Then the visitor comes to one of the most recent and most beautiful Im-picvements which thr Milage of Babylon recently known. This Is the flume, the waterfall and its ornamentations which adjoin the estate of Edwin Hawley.

Until very receutly an old grist mill stood on or near the site of the present flume. Ire manufacturing of whips bad been done for many years. Nearby, another aiaufacturing establishment had grown fff rllt imSlteMM5WaW KZX. frJX Public rsrsn 5797 many other communities on Long Island, Llndenhurst is known for the number and the importance of her manufacturing establishments. It may be called a village of weavers.

There are some thirty different establishments. Some weave in silk, others make very fine and beautiful embroideries and there are othe' representatives of various departments of the art. In addition to the weavers Is a large manufactory of metal novelties and a manufactory of shoes. Thero Is a bank, a number of good stores and several other industries, including a house-moving establishment. A feature of Llndenhurst which la noted by every passer by Is the large number of new dwellings which are be- innr flrpcrprt ln mnnpr whore vmi Inn nouses just nnlsaed or in process of be ing built are to be seen.

The vlllaga Is on a level plain giving unobstructed vita's for miles. In almost every direction, among the waving foliage are to be seen the new roofs of recently finished houses. Just now a very important Improvement is in 'progress. This Is the digging of a waterway from the Great South Bay along the line of Strong's Creek to the Merrick road, which Is the principal highway running east and west through the town of Babylon. It is expected to give a depth of from 10 to 12 feet of water in this canal and to open for building between 250 and 300 acres of land.

Llndenhurst is outstripping any of the neighboring villages in the matter of material growth A recent acquisition is a shoe factory employing 150 hands. Less than two miles west from Llndenhurst is the village with the Indian name Coplague. It Is a strictly reslden' tial neighborhood. Growth Is apparent everywhere. Nearly r.H the houses are new.

It might properly be called a suburb of Amityvllle which is less than two miles farther west. Copiague has plenty of room in which to grow and there is every Indication that all the space will be required as the popularity ei this section of Long Island continues to increase. Amityville's Many Attractions. Something of the business snap and go of Amityvllle may be understood from the statement that there are two banks, both prosperous and both occupying buildings of the first class especially erected for their own use. The Bank of Amityvllle has occupied Its building for only a few months.

It cost $30,000 and Is handsomely and very substantially furnished. On a bronze tablet set in the wall are the names of the officers and directors of the bank at the time of the erection of the new building. The First National Bank on Broadway has paid a good deal of attention to the interior fittings of its banking room which has been made very complete as- well as beautiful. An Improvement which Is now under way and which marks a new era in Amityvllle Is the remodeling of the Amityvllle Inn on Main street. The old hotel has been practically torn down.

In its place will be put up a business block of wood and stucco. In addition to a new block of brick stores are being erected on Broadway. These buildings represent a very much better quality of construction than has heretofore prevailed in like villages. This local'' feature Is further emphasized by the plans which have been made for a concrete hotel at the foot of Ocean avenue at the terminus of the Cross Island trolley. Better dwellings are In vogue also.

Herbert H. Tlnkham of the Wood Lumber Company Is now building a house of hollow title and cement. This is the f.rst dwelling of the kind to be erected in Amityvllle. In addition to theBS Improvements the Methodist Church Is about to be remodeled at a cost of A Yachtsman's Bevival. Amityvllle, being located on the shores of the Great South Bay, where yachtlntf is an enthusiasm, it is quite natural that her amateur sailors should be ambitious.

The Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club has made splendid records in the past In carrying off prizes and by the Bpeed ol the boats which make up Its navy. This season a great impetus has been given to the work of the club. About thirty new members have joined the organization during the last few weeks, and it 1b said that the good work has Just fairly begun. Concerts have been given at the clubhouse, and various social attractions have been added to the season's prs- Continued on Page 3. Neil Ff nir 34 51' life ffe: 'i I -f I f.

UNDENHURST PUBLIC QQMPUTE.t. 1 -wast TUMBLING DAM BUILT ON -STC HILL AT WEST ISLIP. up. Last year the Town of Babylon built a new bridge across Sumpwams River, which Is the name of the stream that divides the Town of Babylon from the Town of Islip. Mr.

Hawley seemed to think that this was a good opportunity to make an improvement which would be a lasting benefit to the entire neighborhood. He therefore bought the mill and some adjoining property and has proceeded to Improve it. The result 1b extremely satisfactory. The waters of the river are made to flow through a narrow passage formed by the flume, and the stream by this means assumes considerable size. The structure above the water fall la artistic and is very ornamental in design.

There are a number of urns, and later these are to be supplied with flowers and vines, which will add greatly to the general effect. The ground above and below the flume has been graded and grass planted. When the latter has time to grow, the improvement can be seen at Its best. Thousands of travelers by auto- mobile and carriage pass this point every day. It Is the first thing they see us they enter Babylon from West Islip.

Many Fresh Water Attractions. A feature of south shore villages is the streams of fresh water which come down from the interior of the island and empty Into the Great South Bay. These streams have been utilized In many cases by those through whose estates they run. Beautiful lakes have been formed, trout reams created, while the general effect upon the landscape by a skillful use of these bodies of water is very effective. It Is seen by details Just given how Edwin Hawley has been able to create beauty spot where the Sumpwams River crosses the main road.

There Is another striking Instance of the use of fresh water In creating landscape effects. It is In Argyla Park, a short distance west of the village center and between tlic main road and the railroad tracks. The park was established by the late Austin Corbln when president of the Long Island Railroad. A large hotel was built and a number of cottages erected. The hotel did not prosper and It was finally torn down and a portion of the material was used to build additional cottages.

A large number of homes have been added to this colony during recent years. There Is scarcely a period when some kind of building Is not going on In this reservation. As for beauty, the park cannot be surpassed anywhere on Long Island. It is a feature of the village of Babylon. There are twin lakes and at no season of the year, no matter how much the country In general may be suffering from drouth, are these lakes lacking for water.

The streams which feed them evidently get their supplies from inexhaustible springs. Carll's River is not far from Argyle Park, but this is tide water that sets In from the bay. and Is not In the category of the fresh water streams Just rpferred to, Tb river affords boating people a safe Of OLD an effort to secure a new building. Instead of applying to Mr. Carnegie, villagers decided to help themselves.

Elbert C. Livingston and his Bister, Miss Julia T. Livingston presented the library association with an eligible site on the main street adjoining the Baptist Church. An enthusiastic effort then resulted In the raising of about and the erection of the building was commenced. The finishing touches are being put upon this structure, which when complete will represent a $12,000 investment.

The design is very pleasing and ample accommodations are furnished for the 4,500 or more volumes that the association owns and others which they hops to secure in the future. The library Is a credit to the people of Babylon and an Important addition to the attractions of the place. The progressive spirit has moved the public to support an effort to establish a hospital in Babylon. It Is proof that the forward impulse, which has been shown by previous articles In this soi i. to exist In other parts of Long Island, also present here.

The need of a hospital was emphasized by Dr. D. W. Wyn-koop in an address before the Board of Trade some weeks ago. Resolutions were passed at that time favoring the establishment of such an Institution.

It w.it shown that the uearest hospital was at Hempstead. As a result of furthe'- agitation the tooper homestead at the corner of Cooper and George streets wai There has been a number of important Improvements recently made along the Little East Neck road, running in a southerly direction from the main road. Mrs. Jacob Schenck Remsen lives in this part of Babylon, as does her brother, Timothy I. Hubbard.

A new addition to the beautiful residences of this neighborhood fci that of Mrs. Edward Tren-chard. Facing the west and the waters of Carll's River, It presents four fluted columns and Is in every way a modern country villa. On the same road, but nearer the main highway, is the residence of J. Stanley Foster, set in grounds which are carefully kept, where the trees have grown so large, and so luxuriant, that they almost bury the house by their wide spreading arms.

Signs of Prosperity. It Is only a short time since the Methodist Church of Babylon discharged all Its financial obligations and then raised over $.1,000 for the improvement of the edifice. The building was repainted, new carpets were put down in the auditorium, new oak seats were supplied and an Im- proved system for lighting was installed. All the money for these improvements j-mmptly o-ilected and no debt was allowed to rrmVn. A free public library has existed In Babylon for some time.

The quarters occupied have long been entirely inadequate. It was decided some time ago fay the friends of the institution to njke.