''^nmnrnA^^^^^A^^^^.^^, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. iF ' -^^1 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A i^•'•2>'Ar•■'^■ ^*^2:r;?S5 riK««. aaaAa:'^ ':■ . '^AAAfAnA ,AAa^/^. ^^A^^fll^/ '> f^ c- ry O: o, o A^ 'r' Q A 1 "-^-f &: '^ ^ A /^r^rs^AC^' r\^ .r.'^..-^ l/5?! ,^/SA/5:V A/^:^ ^^.^^■^^'r:«Nv^^ NEW YORK FROM GOVERNOR'S ISLAND. mm\ Ifisorts ail laterli paces. PLEASURE EXCURSIONS BETWEEN l|0ii, j0tt| AND OTHER SEA-BATHING RESORTS. Situated on the New Jersey Coast, WITHIN FIFTY MILES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; ALSO, INCLUDING STATEN ISLAND AND BOTH SHORES OF LON& ISLAND Coney Island, Rockaway Beach, Flushing, Etc., GIVING A FULL DESCRIPTION OF ALL THB PLACES OF RESOKT AND OBJECTS OF INTEREST. ^'f-— Compiled by j/blSTURNELL, Author of " New York As It Was and As^I^s^Isi/'coav^ '^.Sm^ ■:\^\^ Price Turenty-five Cents. \\ C>^ 1877- o^. For Sale by JOHN WILEY & SONS, 15 Astor Pla^s, I^ew Tori And Booksellers generally. TO SEEKERS OF HEALTH AND PLEASUEE, AND OTHERS, IN preparing for publication a bnef Description oj the Summer Mesorts and Watering l*lace8 Surrounding the City of New York, the Compiler was influenced by the following considerations : 1st. To give the Traveling Public correct information in regard to the Surroundings of the City of New York, its Bays, Harbors, Rivers, Islands, Fortifications, etc., including all the numerous Ob- jects of Interest and Sximrner Resorts on Staten Island and the New Jersey Coast, within a distance of Fifty Miles ; also, the Sea- Bathing Resorts on the ^outh Shore of Long Island. 2d. To afford an opportunity to all interested in Railroad and Steamboat Routes to inform the public as regards their Summer Arrangements for conveying passengers seeking the Sea Shore ; also an oppoi'tunity for Hotel proprietors to advertise their several es- tablishments, accommodations, etc., which is much needed by Seekers of Health and Pleasure. 3d. To secure patronage that woxdd enable the Publisher to con- tinue this work to completion, hereafter furnishing the public with a complete Guide within a circuit of Fifty Miles around the City op New York. New York, June, 1877. Knttred according to Act of Congresi, in 1877, by Jown DisTUKNtLL, in the office of the Librarian of CoD^eti, WsEhingloD, D. C < ^r I IsTD EX. CITIES, VILLAGES, BAYS, RIVERS, ETC. PAGE Amity ville, L. 1 61 Annadale, S. 1 38 AstX)ria, L. 1 67 Asbury Park, N. J 45 Atlantic Park, L. 1 60 Atlantlcville, N.J 36 Attractions Around New York . 9 Babylon, L. 1 62 Bath, L.I 55 Bayside, L. 1 69 Bayonne, N.J 42 Bayport, L. 1 63 Bay Ridg-e, L. 1 54 Bay Shore, L. I. 63 Bays, Rivers, etc 17 Bedloe's Island, N. Y 15 Bergen Point, N.J 42 Bluepoint, L. 1 63 Branchport, L. 1 45 Breslau, L. 1 61 Brooklyn to Coney Island 54-57 Brooklyn's New Drive to the Sea 59 Brooklyn, Bath & Coney Island R. R 54 Canarsie, L. 1 58 Castleton, S. 1 21 Chelsea, S.I ^'5 Clifton,S. I 23 Cliffwood, N. J 44 Cold Spring Harbor, L. 1 20-70 College Point, L. 1 69 Coney Island 57 Corona, L. 1 68 Deal Beach, N. J. . .: 45 Distances, Fares, etc 5 Dixisland 13 East River 20 East Rah way, N. J 42 Eatontown, N. J 39 Edgewater, S. 1 22 PAGE Elberon, N.J 45 Ellis' Island, N. Y 16 Elizabethport, N.J 42 Elm Park,S.1 25 Eltingville, S, 1 28 Fair Haven, N. J 35 Far Rockaway, L. I 61 Flushing, L. 1 68 Flushing Bay 20 Fire Island, L. 1 10-62 Fishing Banks 11 Fortifications 14 Fort Columbus 14 Fort Hamilton 16-55 Fort Lafayette 16 Fort Wadsworth 17 Fort Wood 15 Garretson's, S.I 27 Gedney's Channel 12 Gilford's, S. 1 27 Glen Cove, L. 1 70 Governor's Island 14 God in the Sea 66 Gowanus Bay 19 Gravesend, L. 1 56 Great Neck, L. 1 70 Great South Bay 19 Greenwood Cemetery 54 Gunthersville, L. 1 55 Harlem River 20 Hell Gate 68 Hempstead Bay, L. I 19 Highlands of Navesink, N. J... 33 Holmdell, N.J 45 Hotels in the City of New York 6 Hudson River 20 Huguenot, S. 1 28 Huntington Bay, L. 1 20-70 Islip, L. I 63 Jamaica Bay, L.I li> P VC E Keyport, N. J U Kill Von Kull 19 King's Highway 56 Little Neck, L. 1 69 Locust Grove, L. 1 55 Locust Point, N.J 35 Long Branch, N.J 36 Long Island, N. Y 53 Long Island City 67 Long Island Railroads 53 Long Island Sound 11 Lower Bay of New York 18 Manasquan River 51 Manhasset 70 Matawan, N. J 4t Medical Influence of Climate... 64 Middletown, N.J 45 Monmouth Beach, N.J 36 Monmouth County, N.J 39 Monmouth House, N.J 50 Monmouth Park, N.J 39 Navesink River 34 Newark Bay x 18 New Brighton, S. 1 24 New Dorp, S. 1 22 Newtown, L.I — 68 New Utrecht, L. 1 55 New York Bay 13 New York to Flushing, etc 67 New York to Long Branch 31-41 New York Quarantine 13 Northport, L. 1 70 Ocean Beach, N. J 49 Ocean Grove, N.J 47 Oceanic, N. J 35 Oceanport, N. J 45 Oceanus, L, 1 60 Oyster Bay, L. 1 20 Parkville, L. 1 57 Patchogue, L.I 63 Perth Amboy, N. J 43 Pleasant Plains, S.I 28 Pleasure Bay, N.J 38 Port Monmouth, N.J 35 Port Richmond, S. 1 25 Prince's Bay, S. 1 28 Prospect Park, Brooklyn 57 Prospect Park -& Coney Island R. R 56 Railroad Communication 13 Raritan Bay 18 RedBank, N. J 35 PAGE Railroad Routes to Long Branch, etc 31-41 Richmond, S.I 23 Richmond Valley, S. 1 28 Rockaway Beach, L. 1 60 Roslyn 70 Rossville, S. 1 29 Sailors' Snug Harbor, S. I 24 Sandy Hook, N. J 18-33 Sandy Hook Bay 18 Sayville, L. 1 63 Seabright, N. J.. 36 Sea Girt, N. J 50 Seaside Aquarium 57 Sea View, N.J 51 Shark River, N. J 49 Sheepshead Bay, L. 1 19 Shrewsbury, N.J 35 Smithtown Bay, L. 1 20 South Amboy, N.J 44 South Oyster Bay, L.I 19-61 South Shrewsbury River, N. J.. 34 Spring Lake 50 Spring Lake Beach, N. J 50 Squan, N. J 51 Stapleton, S. 1 23 Staten Island 21 Staten Island Railroads 26-30 Staten Island Steam Ferry 25-29 Surf Hotel, L.I 63 Steamboat Excursions 34 Steamboat and Raih'oad Excur- sions 33 Steamers running to Coney Island (See adv.) Steamers running to RockaAvay Beach 60 Sunrise and Sunset 65-66 Tompkinsville, S, 1 23 Tottenville, S.I 28 Vanderbilt's Landing, S. 1 23 Wallabout Bay 53 "Waters surrounding New York 10 Wesley Lake 48 West Brighton, S. 1 24 Whitestone, L. 1 69 Woodbridge, N. J 42 Woodside, L. 1 68 Railroad and Steamboat Advertisements 71-75 HoTBii Advertisements 76-80 TABLE OF DISTANCES And Usual Rates of Fare to the Sea-bathing Resorts* &c.» In the Vicinity of the City of Neiv Yorh. Resorts. Milet. Usual Fare. Harlem and High Bridge, bi/ steamer. 10 to 15 $ 20 Staten Island, by sfetimer 6 to 8 10 Tottenvilie, by rail and steamer 20 25 Perth Amboy, N. J., hy rail and steamer 21 — 25 and 50 Keyport, 'N . J ., hy steamer 24 70 Highlands of Navesink, hy steamer 24 25 Red Bank, N. J., hy rail and steamer 32 25- Sea Bright, hy rail and steamer 26 Fishing Banks, hy steamer 28 — 50 and 75 . Long Branch, hy rail ami steamer 31 1 00 Long Branch, hy New York & Long Branch R. R 45 1 00 Excursion Tickets 1 50 Deal Beach, " " " 49 1 la AsburyPark, " " '' 51 120 Ocean Grove, " " " 51 120 Ocean Beach, " " " 53 1 25 Spring Lake Beach, " " " 55 130 Sea Girt, " " " 56 135 Squan, N. J., " " " 57 138 Fort Hamilton, L. I., by steamer 8 Bath and Locust Grove, hy steamer. 10 20 Coney Island, by steamer 12 25 Excursion Tickets 40 Coney Island, hy railroad 12 25 Excursion Tickets (go and return) 43 Rockaway Beach, hy steamer 25 35 Excursion Tickets 50 Rockaway Beach, hy railroad 30 Far Rockaway, 7jiy railroad 24 50 Amity ville L. I;, hy railroad ... 32 85 Babylon, L. I., by railroad ^ 37 1 00 Fire Island, L. 1., by railroad and steamer 48 Steamers I'un on the East River to Harlem, and Long Island Sound to> Flushing, Whitestone, Hewlett's Point and Glen Cove, etc. ^" For fuWier information, address J. Disturnell, care of John Wilev Sc Sons, 15 Ast run from New York and Brooklyn to Bay Ridge, 4 miles, af- fording: a delightful trip. Greenwood Cemetery, the oldest and most noted of all the New York or Brooklyn Cemeteries, is situated on Gowanus Heights, Brooklyn, and about 2^ miles from Hamilton Avenue Ferry ; it contains over four hundred acres of land. The sur- face has been graded at immense expense, and the whole grounds are encircled with an iron fence ; the entrance ways are marked with rich adornments. It contains seventeen miles of carriage roads, and fifteen miles of footpaths, most of which, covered with con- J 55 Crete, are always free from dust, mud and weeds. The grounds are adorned with finely wrought vaults, and with over 2,000 monuments, some of which have cost large fortunes. About 190,000 interments have been made in these grounds, and the an- nual income from the sale of lots exceeds $300,000. New Utrecht, L. I., seven miles from New York by railroad, is an old settlement lying on the west end of Long Island, near the Atlantic Ocean. Here are two churches, an hotel, and a num- ber of fine residences, being surrounded by a fruitful section of country, inhabited by an industrious class of farmers. Bath, L. I., nine miles from New York by railroad, starting from Brooklyn, and the same distance by steamer. This is a favorite resort during the Summer months for invalids and seek- ers of pleasure fond of sea-bathing. Here is a small settlement and several well-kept Hotels, the Atlantic Hotel and the Bath house being the principal. Locust Grove, 8i miles, is a station on the Coney Island Railroad. Here is a Steamboat Landing, and a well kept public house called the Locust Orove Hotel and Pavilion ; also several hundred bathing houses. Guntherville is a small settlement passed before reaching Coney Island. Fort Hamilton, situated on the west end of Long Island, nine miles from the City of New York, facing *' the Narrows," opposite Staten Island, is a strong, commanding fortification, erected for the defence of the Harbor of New York ; here are constantly stationed more or less United States troops. This fortress, in connection with Fort Wadsworth^ on Staten Island, is supposed to render this pass secure from foreign invasion. The Village bearing the same name is in the immediate vicin- ity of the Fort. Here is a large settlement, with churches, hotels, and a number of fine residences. This is a delightful place of summer resort, being distant about two miles from Bath, with which it is connected by a good carriage road. 56 PROSPECT PARK & CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD. Street Cars Leave from Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue. Miles. STATIONS. Miles. 10 BROOKLYiV. Fulton Ferry. 6 Greenwood Depot 4 4 Parkville 3 6 3 King's Hig-hway 3 8 1 Gravesend 1 9 PROSPECT PARK Sc CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD. This Railroad connects with Street Horse Railroads, running from Ful- ton Ferrj', four miles, to the Depot near Greenwood Cemetery. It then runs by steam power to Coney Is- land, a distance of six miles further, Coney Island ] 10 i passing- through a highly cultivated Atlantic Ocean. and picturesque section of countiy. i Prospect Park, Brooklyn. This is a new but very band- some Public Park of Brooklyn, which bids fair to rival if not excel the Central Park of the City of New York ; it has a Lakey a Fountain, and a Dairy Cottage, with other attractions. The high ground on which it stands overlooks the Cities of Brook- lyn, New York and the adjacent country; also the Bay of New York, Staten Island, etc. It may be reached by street cars from Fulton Ferry and South Ferry. Near this Park commences the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad ; also the Ocean Park Way, one of the finest drives in the country, running to Coney Island. Parkville, six miles from Brooklyn, is a flourishing village of about one thousand inhabitants. Here are churches, hotels, and stores of different kinds. King's Highway, two miles further, is a handsome settle- ' ment, where are two churches, two hotels, and the Fair Grounds of King's County ; also a Race Course, which is much frequented at certain seasons of the year. Gravesend Village is an old settlement surrounded by a fine section of country which is highly cultivated. Here are two churches, two hotels, and a number of fine private residences. bj CONEY ISLAND AND ITS ATTRACTIONS. Coney Island, situated near the west end of Long Island, is distant ten miles from New York by water, and about the Bame distance from Brooklyn by railroad — there now being fin- ished / and Foot 34th Street, New York. Miles. STATIONS. Miles. 15 NEW YOItK ... 14 Long Island City 1 11 Woodside 3 4 10 Winfield 1 5 9 Newtown 1 6 8 Corona 1 7 7 Whitestone Junction 1 8 6 Flushing 1 9 College Point 10 Whitestone 12 6 FLUSHIiNG 9 5 Broadway 1 10 3 Bay Side 3 12 2 Dougiaston 1 13 1 LittleNeck 1 14 Great Neck 1 15 FLrSHINO AND NORTH StlOUm RAlL.ROAl>. The above line of railroad -runs from Long Island City, opposite the City of New York, to Flushing, Great Neck and Whitestone, Long Island, passing through a rich and interesting section of country for- most of the distance. The Whitestone Branch runs from Flushing, passing College Point, to Whitestone— three miles. The North Sfiore Railroad now ter- minates at a small settlement near Manhasset Bay, but should be ex- tended east to Hempstead Bay, where lies Roslyn and Glen Cove. Long Island City, Queen's County, L. I. , lying on the East River, opposite tlie City of New York, with which it is connected by several steam ferries, is a place of growing importance. It embraces Bavenswood and Astoria^ and is connected with Brooklyn by horse cars. It is an incorporated city, and divided into five wards ; in 1875, it contained 15,600 inhabitants. Here are com- modious wharves for shipping, and a number of extensive manu- facturing establishments. A new Court House has here been recently erected, and it has been made the county-seat for Queen's County. 68 , Hell Gate, a dangerous passage in the East River, is situated immediately north of Astoria, where improvements have recently- been made, under the direction of the United States Government. Woodside, three miles from Long Island City, is handsomely situated on the line of the Flushing Railroad. Here are a num- ber of fine residences shaded by forett trees, and surrounded by cultivated grounds. Winfield, one mile further, is another handsome village, with shade-trees and gardens, forming a fine suburban residence. Newtown, six miles from New York, is an old and delight- ful place of residence ; it contains many fine dwellings, with gardens and highly cultivated farms in its vicinity. Here are produced the celebrated Newtown Pippin Apple and other kinds of fruit in great abundance. The population of the township of Newtown in 1875 was 10,631, being mostly agriculturalists, Maspeth, five miles from New York, is another old settle- ment in the town of Newtown, being on the line of another railroad. Corona, or West Flushing, is handsomely situated on the line of the Flushing Railroad, seven miles from the City of New York. On leaving this station the railroad runs for a mile or two across a salt marsh lying at the head of Flushing Bay. The well known Fosldon Race Course is situated about a quarter of a mile to the north of this place. Flushing, Queen's County, L. I., is favorably situated on Flushing Bay, nine miles east of the City of New York, where ii3 a Steamboat Landing. Here centres the Flufhmg, Central and Noi'th Shore Railroads, affording a speedy communication with New York and different parts of Long Island. The village is well laid out and handsomely built, with wide streets and avenues, affording fine drives, being surrounded by a picturesque and fruitful section of country. Here are eight churches, of different denominations ; several popular institutions of learn- ing, among which are the Flushing High School, Fairchild's Institute for Boys, and St. Joseph's Academy ; one bank and a 69 Savings Bank ; two hotels, the principal being the Flushing Hotel ; a public library, two printing offices, forty or fifty stores, and a number of manufacturing establishments, gas works, water works, etc. Here are also five nurseries on a large scale. Population of the village about 10,000 ; population of the town, including several other villages, in 1875, was 15,367. College Point, lying in the town of Flushing, at the mouth of Flushing Bay, is handsomely situated on high ground near the Eabt River, or Long Island Sound. Here are three churches, an hotel, a savings bank, several stores, a large India-rubber factory, and a silk factory. The Poppenhusen Institute is used as a town hall and for the- atrical purposes ; also as a Kindergarten, for the instruction of children. Whitestone is situated on the East River, two miles from Flushing, with which it is connected by a railroad running through Colk-ge Point. Here is a steamboat dock, a large hotelj three churches, five or six stores, and some manufacturing estab; lishments. The Whitestone House is a large and well-kept hotel situate(| near the water. An excursion, by steamboat, through the East River and Hell Gate affords a most delightful and interesting trip. Broadway, so-called, is a railroad station one mile east of Flushing, where is a scattered settlement. Here are good roads and cultivated fields. ' Bayside, two miles further east, is a small village situated near Little Neck Bay, being surrounded by a fine and picturesque section of country. There are many fine country seats in this vicinity, especially at the landing, one mile north of the depot. Douglaston, four miles east of Flushing, is another small village, where are some fine residences. Little Neck, one mile further, is a village handsomely situated on the line of the railroad. Here are two churches, an 70 hotel and store. A bay puts in here from the Sound, and there are many fine views of the salt water. Great Neck Station, situated near Manhasset Bay, is the present terminus of the North Shore Railroad. Great Neck Village, lying between Little Neck Bay and Manhasset Bay, is a scattered settlement, extending for a mile or two north of the depot. Here are two hotels or taverns, and some fine residences. The surrounding country is well wooded and somewhat hilly Beyond Great Neck, on the north shore of Long Island, lies Manhasset, Port Washington and Sands* Point, lying on Manhasset Bay. They arc reached by steamers from New York. Roslyn and Glen Cove, lying on Hempstead Bay, are reached by railroad and steamer. Cold Spring Harbor, Oyster Bay, Huntington and Northport, delightful places of resort, are also reached by rail- road and steamers, affording, during the Summer months, pleas- ant excursions by either route. The steamers run through the East River and Long Island Sound, stopping at the different landings. N. B. — In describing the numerous Sea-bathing Resorts and places of attraction in the vicinity of the City of New York, all being easily reached by railroad or steamer, it must be apparent how much favored is this Great Metropolis of America. The New Jersey shore, facing the Atlantic Ocean, and both shores of Long Island for a hundred miles, abound in favorite resorts where the sea air and salt-water bathing can be enjoyed. Hun- dreds of thousands of visitors, from all sections of the country, annually tlock to these health-restoring resorts during the Summer months. ailsttsB This is the name of the Eastern portion of Coney Island, where two and a quarter miles of the finest Sea Beach in the World is under private ownership. Plans are perfected for exten- sive improvements by way of Pleasure Grounds, Hotels, Bathing- houses, Shelters and Places of Amusement. The MANHATTAN BEACH HOTEL, which will be opened about July 1st, has been erected at a cost of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, and is one of the most complete on the Atlantic coast. It will be heated throughout by steam and lighted by gas, and in all its departments will be as nearly per- fect as possible. The Nevr York & Manhattan Beach Railway- (with its New York^Bay Ridge and Jamaica Railroad connections) forms a half circle around Brooklyn, giving to both cities cheap and quick transit to the Sea. Time from Greenpoint (opposite Twenty- third Street, New York) and the Battery, forty-five minutes. The Offices of this Company are at No. 61 Broadway, New York. (Tl) New Jersey Southern Railroad Line. sw Ym% long Iraifl. PHILADELPHIA 9 1^" steamers of this Line leave New York, from Pier Ko. 8, 2f. Jt., at 6.20, 9.30 & 10,40 A. M. and 3.45, 5 & 6.15 P. M. Daily. Passenger Trains leave Long Branch six times Daily for Netv York. jt^" Three Daily Trains between New York and Philadelphia. The only Koute from New York or Philadelphia to the Gunning and Fishing Grounds of Barnegat Bay, Tom's River, Waretown, and Beach Haven. The quickest and only direct Route from Philadelphia to Long Branch, Ocean Grove, Sea Side Park, &c., and the only direct line from New York to Highlands, Long Branch, Monmouth Park, Egg Harbor, Vineland, Bridgeton, Atlantic City, Cape May, and all Eastern and Southern New Jersey. Two Express Trains daily (except Sunday) from New York to Ocean Grove, Sea Side Park, and Beech Haven ; two trains from Philadelphia to Ocean Grove and Sea Side Park, and three trains to Beach Haven. Pullman Palace Cars on Fast Express Trains between Sandy Hook, Long Branch and Philadelphia. EXCURSION TICKETS AT LOW RATES. First Claes and Emigrant Tickets iesued from New York to all points South and West. The New York Transfer Company in New York, and the L^nion Transfer Company in Philadelphia, will call for and check baggage to destination. For special information apply to F. P. FINCH, Agent, Pier 8, North River, New York, or to FRED. GERKER, Agent, 700 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. WM. S. SNEDEN, Gen'l Manager. R. BLODGETT, Sup't. CHAS. P. McFADDIN, General Ticket Agent. (72) CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY. lew York and Long Branch Division. ALL RAIL ROUTE Between NEVir VORK and the SEA SHORE. Express Train Time betweeti Ketv York and Long Branch, One Hour and Twenty Mlinutes. REDUCED FARES FOR THE SEASON. Excursion Far*- from New York to Red Bank, LiUJe Silver, Branch- port and Long B-anch. $1 50: to Elberon, $1.60 ; to Deal Beach, $1.75 ; to Ocean Gr-'ve, $185; to Ocean Beach, $2.00: to Spring Lake, $2.10 ; to Sea Girt, $2.15; to Squan, $2.20. Trains leave Neir York, foot of Liberty Street, for Long Branch, Ocean Grove. Sea Gi-t. Sqnan, &c., at 5:00,7:45,9:00,11:45 a.m., and 3:30 (Express), 4:00, 4:45, 6:00 p. m. Leave Squan for New York at 6:12, 7:37 (Express) a. m., and 1:50, 3:55 p. M. Leave S^n Girt for New York at 6:15, 7:25, 7:40 (Express), 10:30 a. m., and 1:53, 3:58, 6:05. 8:35 p. m. Leave Spring Lak*- for New lork at 6:19, 7:29, 7:44 (Express), 10:33 A. M., and 1:56, 4:01. 6:09, 8:39 p. m Leave t'cean Heach for New York at 6:25, 7:34, 7:49 (Express), 10:38 A. M., and 2:01, 4:06. 6:15, 8:45 P. M. Leave Ocean Grave for New York at 6:32, 7:42, 7:57 (Express), 10:45 A. M., and 2:08, 4:13, 6:24, 8:52 p. M. Leave Long Branch for New York at 6:50, 8:00, 8:15 (Express), 11:05 A. M , and 2:30. 4:35. 6:45, 9:10 p. m. Leave Bed Bank for New York at 7:03, 8:13, 11:18 a. m., and 2:43, 4:49. 6:58 9:23 P. m. Leave l^iatawan. for New York at 7:23, 8:30, 11:38 a. m., and 3:02, 5:11 7:17, 9:41 p. M. Leave S'tntJi Amhoy for New York at 7.35, 8:40, 11.50 A. m., and 3:13, 5:23, 7:28, 9:53 p. M. Leave Berth Amhoy for New York at 7:41, 8:46, 11:56 a. m., and 3:19, 5:29, 7:34, 9:59 p. m. Bullman Parlor Cars are attached to trains leaving New York at 3:30 and 4:00 p. M.. and to trnins leavirg Sea Girt at 7:25 and 7:40 A. M., Ocean Grove at 7:42 and 7:57 A. m., Long Branch at 8:00 and 8:15 A. m. Fare for seat in Parlor Car, 25c. H. F. B^LOWIW, Gen. Pai§. ilgent. (73) EVERY DAY INCLUDING SUNDAYS. " Ttie Popular Waterio^lace of America.'' OCEAN EXCURSIONS, With Musical Entertainments every Trip. THE NEW AND FAVORITE STEAMBOAT €APT. GEO. r. HOLTOX, Willi Coiiteriio's CeleSratei Twenty-Tliird Reiiuient Bani, Will leave DAILY and SUNDAY, as foUows : Twenty-fourth Street, North River, - 8.30 a. m. and 1.15 p. m. West Tenth Street, " - - 8.45 " " 1.25 " Pier 27, foot of Park Place, - - - 9.00 " " 1.40 " JeweU's Dock, Brooklyn, - - - 9.20 " " 2.00 " Iteturninff, leaves Rockaway at 11.00 a. ni. and 4.30 p. ni. THE COMMODIOUS OCEAN STEAMBOAT KT E: ^V E3 1=1 S 1 3Nr IS., CAPT. ,T. B. PARKS, WiU leave DAILY and SUNDAY, as follows : Twenty-third Street, East River, - 8.15 a. m. and 12.55 p. m. South First Street, Williamsburgh, - - 8.30 " " 1.10 " Grand Street, New York, East River, - 8.45 " " 1.20 " Jewell's Dock, Brooklyn, - - - 9.0(J " " 1.30 '• Bt'turnhig, leaves Rockaway at 10.45 a. m. and 5.00 p. m. Fare, 3 5 Cts. Excursion Tickets, 5 O Cts. GOOD ON EITHER BOAT. REFRESHMENTS OIV BOARD. o The New Excursion Palace ''COLUMBIA,'* will start on this Route in July. |^° Hie Cheapest and Most Delightful Excursion out of New York. (74) New Rou'e to Coney Island and Locust Grove. On and after SUN DA T, jrUNE 17th, the Steamboat ARROWSMITH will leave West 22d Street at 10 a. m., 2 p. m. ; Leroy Street, 10:10 a. m., 2:10 p. M. ; Franklin Street, 10:20 a. m., 2:20 p. m. ; Pier 13, North River, 10:30 a. m., 2:30 P. M. ; Jewell's Wharf, Brooklyn, 10:45 a. m., 2:45 p. M. ; retumiiif/ at 12 M. and 3:30 P. M. Steamboat MINNIE R. CHILDS leaves West 22d Street at 8:45 a. m., 11:40 A, M., 3 p. M. ; Leroy Street, 8:55 a. m., 11:50 a. m., 3:10 P. M.; Franklin Street, 9:05 a. m., 12 m., 3:20 p. m. ; Pier 13, North River, 9:15 A. M., 12:10 P. M., 3:30 P. M. ; returning at 10:30 A. M., 1 :30 P. M., 6:30 P. M. Fare, 25c. £xcur§ion Ticket, 40c. ^g° Connecting with Railroad for Cable's and Middle Island Hotels. The fine new Steamer IDLEWILD will run to Coney Island every day (Sundays included), leaving West 24th Street at 9 A. M., 12, 3 and 5:30 P. M. ; West 10th Street, 9:10 a. m., 12:10, 3:10 and 5:20 p. M. ; Franklin Street, Pier 35, 9:20 a. m., 12:20, 3:20 and 5:10 p.m. ; Pier 2, North River, 9:30 A. M., 12:30, 3:30 and 5 P. M. THE MAGNIFICENT FLOATING PALACE, One of the Largest and Most Superb Steamers in the World, EVERY DAY FOR Rockaway and Rockaway Beach, The Most Delightful Sea-Coast Resort on the Amerioan Continent. Leavfs, every day, Pier foot of 22d Sireet, N. R., at 9 a. m. and 2 p. m,, and Pier 2, N. R. (adjoining the Battery), at 9:30 A. m. and 2:30 p. m. Re- mains at Rockaway Beach about three hours, affording amj)le time for Luncheon and Surf-Bathing. Fare, 50 €eiit§ Round Trip ; Singrle Trip, 35 Cents. Marine Sand, Mozart Glee Club, Madrigal Soys, Chtirch Chime*, (75) COLEMAN HOUSE, ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY, l^ituated .1§ Miles ISoutli of tlie City of Wew York. OPENED FOR GUESTS JUNE 1, 1877, This House has an Ocean frontage of 3*25 feet, with full view of Surf and Beach. With recent alterations and additions it has a capacity for accommodating over 350 guests. Its location is entirely unsur- passed by any Hotel along the coast of New Jersey. The Dining-room commands an unobstructed view of the ocean, and is unrivaled in this respect. The House has recently been provided with a Telegraph Office and Billiard Room, and is easy of access to boating on Sunset and Wesley Lakes, and being but 200 feet from the breakers, it thus affords unusual facilities for surf-bathing. We would call especial attention to our thorough system of drainage, adopted solely by the Coleman House; care having been taken that everything of a sanitary character, which is con- ducive to the health of its guests, shall be under the strictest supervision. Termx, Three Dollars per Day. S:^ Favorable terms will be offered to parties engaging rooms for the season. For full particulars address S- I-i. OOI-.E3N/i:-A.3Sr, Asbut'f/ l*arh\ New Jersey, (76) THE PITMAN HOUSE, CHARLES E HOWLAND, Proprietor. This favorite Hotel, the largest and finest in the Grove, offers increased attractions for the pleasure and convenience of its guests the present season. HOME COMFORTS.— To meet the demands of the public for a better class of accommodations, the house has been greatly enlarged, and lighted throughout wich gas. The rooms are all spacious, airy, and furnished with a view to elegant comfort. Its location is all that could be desired for convenience, being quite near the Post Office, Congregational Tabernacle, and Ocean Beach, the bracing sea-breeze being enjoyed in every part of the building. The large parlor is a novelty in design, 30x60 feet, with ceiling 20 feet in height, surrounded by galleries, and open toward the white- capped billo^vs. It is furnished with every convenience for reading music, and in-door recreation. The Grounds have been tastefully improved, and a green, grassy lawn invites the lovers of croquet, the swing, or quiet repose beneath the welcome shade, to while the hours away. For further information, call on or address CHAS. E. HOWLAND, Ocean Grove, N.J. OSBORN HOUSE, Situated 43 Miles South of the City of New York. THEODORE FIELDS, Proprietor. "Within two minutes' walk of Railroad Btepot, five to the Ocean. PLEASANT WALKS AND DRIVES. Wine Fishing, Crahhing, Ocean and JRiver Bathing. Through Cars on Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Railroad, between New York and Philadelphia and Squan, Passenger Gars leave several times daily. (77) SURF HOUSE, OCEAN BEACH, MONMOUTH CO., N.J. ■ ■ • ■ ■ THE SURF HOUSE, kept by the Subscriber during the past three years, has been enlarged and improved, and was opened June 1st, 1877, under much more favorable circumstances than ever before, and will be kept in the same comfortable manner which has characterized it hitherto, l^"' Open during the Winter at reduced prices. The House is less than 300 feet from the water, the rooms are large and very convenient, and a fine view is obtained from all. SHARK RIVER empties into the Ocean near by, and affords fine boating, fishing, clamming and crabbing, and there is the more exciting sport of fishing and sailing on the Ocean. SURF BATHINGr here is unsurpassed, and the shore slopes so gradu- ally that it is perfectly safe. Railroad communication is afforded with New York and Philadelphia several times daily. For further particulars address E. O CONGER, Ocean Beach, N. J. "FIFTH AVEHUE HOUSE," A Beautifully Iiocated Summer Resort. Commanding a magnificent view of the Beach, and also situated upon the banks of Shark River, in which river abound Clams, Crabs, Oysters and Fish of all species, thus affording guests opportunities for crabbing, fishing, &c. The river also affords delightful and safe sailing. Only ten minutes ride by rail to Long Branch, and five minutes to Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Spring Lake Beach, Two trains per hour by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. SURF AND STILL SALT WATER BATHING. 11^" FREE COACH TO AND FROM THE CARS. 'Boats in connection with the House FRBE OF CHAHGE. Terms for Board moderate. All communications respecting Board promptly answered. Address, J. L. HOPPOCK, Proprietor, Fifth Avenue Mouse, Ocean Seach, y, J". (78) MANSION HOUSE, OCEAN AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, N. J. PIERIS & BUTLER, - - - Proprietors. This House is delightfully and centrally situated, facing the Atlantic Ocean, and furnished with"^ all the modern improvements for the con- venience and comfort of guests. HOTEL ROYAL, SIXTH AVENUE, Corner 40tli Street, KEW YORK, Is a large and popular Hotel, kept by PIERIS & BUTLER. lie Inltsi itatoi Itttl The UNITED STATES HOTEL is one of the Largest and JBest Furbished at Long Branrh, is delightfully and centrally located^ and is surrounded by spacious grounds and elegant lawns. HTkI^^"- CRITTENDEN & PEABODY. WEST END HOTEL, :est and Most Elegantly Furnishec louse in Monmouth Co. , N. J. PRESBURY & HILDRETH, This is one of the Largest and Most Elegantly Furnished Hotels of any Public House in Monmouth Co. , N. J. GEO. G. PRESBURY, JR. D. M. HILDRETH. Proprtetor8» (79) THOMPSON'S HOTEL, CONiilY ISLAIND, Is now open for the reception of Transient and Permanent Boarders. OPEN THE WHOLE YEAR. MEFRESUMENTS OF ALL, KINDS aluays on hand. J^° Coney Island Horse Cars stop near the door ; Also, the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad. CalDle's Ocean View Hotel, Situated at the Terminus of the PROSPECT PARK AND CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD, CONEV ISLAND. The improvements that have been made here place it ahead of any of the Watering-place Hotels at this favorite Sea-bathing Resort. N. O. BURGH'S One Minute's Walk East of Railroad Depot, Is now open for the reception of Transient and Permanent Boarders. HOUSE KErr ON THE EUROPEAN FLAN. |J^~ Large Driving-Sheds within a minute's drive of West End of Concourse. VANDERVEER'S Ocean Concourse Hotel, (ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.) Good a;!CommodationS for Permanent and Transient Guests ; Terminus of the West End of the new Concourse ; 100 feet East of Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad. (80) OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP GO. 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