"TVic BwlgUi *Aotis-z ,B\r^^^^>^ ^ ^ ^^^\ I .'2>V3:^\ f ® f 14railM iM ilfflfflll IpHiiSlll gllllM. THE D\A/IGHT HOU' GEO. B. ED n Alius, •— ^— • wr. Y. MANAGEii. HE DWIGHT HOUSE will be opened to the public May 26th, IST-t, and is guaranteed to excel in com- fort and elegance in the appointments of its rooms any Hotel between New York City and Chicago. This House is particularly adapted to SUMMER BOARDERS. See the inside pages, and description of Dwight Place and DwiGHT House, from Times of March 9th, 1874. A Free Stage runs to and fro from the House to all Passenger Trains of the different Railroads. A Telegraph in the House, connecting with tlie Station Tele- graph, will give notice of the whereabouts of each train, therehy avoiding the inconvenience of Guesta waiting at the Depot for Trains not on time. but ten minutes walk, or five minutes ride. md the principal bus from all the Banks, the Post Office, centers of the City. Terms, $3 per day for transient Guests. This includes, in addition to Board and Lodging; the heating of all rooms, and free Hot and Cold Water Baths, at any hour of the day or night. A reasonable deduction from above price will be made for permanent occupants. P. S.— The Manager is directed by the Proprietor to refund to any Guest dissatisfied with his treatment, or not finding the House ail that it is advertised, the amount of his l)ill, upon his immediate application at the Otfice. Please liand tMs Oircular to your ir-riends or Traveling ^oquaintanoes. •2,1-X't DWIGHT PLACE FULL DESCRiPTION OF THE LOCALITY. Tlic I>.>i-ii of tin- Owner, ami tlic I ofl.r.-.l to all ^\llo^visll .-itlu'i- a P or Tj'iiiporary tloiiic. Thk Locality. 'HE finest portion of our fair city is the locality which has so recently wprunR into beniity under the generous hand of Col. W.\i,TON DwioiiT, and known ae D WIGHT PLACE. Lying upon the western l)ank of the Chenango, it extends north- ward from the Suspension Bridge one-third of a mile, embracing Front street the whole distance. It absorbs the eastern tenninus of Clinton and Dickinson streets, and sweeping around Winding Way, it occupies an area of about twenty-four acres, and con- tains more beautiful architecture and more elegantly appointed homes than any other spot of its size in the Parlor City. Less than three years ago this spot was an almost vacant, uninviting field, with but little promise of the wonderful change that has so suddenly clothed it with the finest collection of residences to 1m- found in Southern New York. But Col. DwiGiiT was far- lighted enough to see that this barren stretch of ground could I"' made to " lilossom as the rose," and that in thus adding to ill!' area and beauty of his native city he was but "heaping unto himself," at the same time that he was winning the ! of hia fellow citizens around him. Since the first of .May, 18^3, thirty-nine residences have been erected. Besides these had been already finished the DwiGllT House, which was commenced two years ago, and which is not surpassed by anything of the kind in many of the larger cities of the I'nited States. Sewerage, Oar and Watek. The whole area of ground ujwn which these beautiful dwell- ings stand is underlaid wiih a net-work of pipes and sewers, by which a complete system of drainage is secured. Every dwell- ing is abundantly supplied with water, i)ure and cold, for laun- dries, kitchens, closets and bath rooms, and also for the several fountains which adorn llie |>leasure grounds. Gas is conducted to evi'ty iiart of the dwellings and along the streets upon which they stand. Broad stone walks border each street, and lead to the many entrance ways. Hows of shade trees have been plant- ed beside the streets and u|Min the beautiful lawns. Some idea of the immense energy and skill which has been employed in this work may be arrived at when we consider that these thirty-nine elaborately fini.shed residences were begun and completed inside of a year. Nearly three millions of feet of lumber were reijuired for their construction, and fifty-five tons of nails were driven. Two hundred men and many teams wiTe constantly employed during the time, and the monthly pay mils amounted to ;ja«,(MMl. Nearly twenty miles of water and sewer pipes have been laiil. The latter empty their contents into the Chenango rivir. The entire plumbing of this whole property, including over twiMity-five miles of gas, water and sewer pi)>eing, was done by A W. PAlt.Mt.EY of this city. The excellence of the work everywhere speaks for itself. The AniniTECT. The architect and builder of all except the DwioiiT House, (hitherto called the DwroHT Bi.cK K,) is Mr. T 1. L.\( EV of this city. Mr. Lacey is a thorough master of his art in all its de- tails. He has an unerring eye, and his untiring energy and constant watchfulness over this great work has saved thou- sands of dollars to the proprietor, and has built up for the ar-. chitect n most enviable reputution. He has adopted the Swiss- Uothii- style of architecture, and has proved his fine taste and ability by their svmmetrical pro]x»rtions and elegant finish. RiVEU Froxtage. Fronting on Chenango river, and extending from the west end of Suspension Bridge north to the Erie Railway, are seven of the finest of these residi-nces. They are two stones in height above the basement. The basement walls are of stone, and thoroughly cemented outside and in, the outside havinga smooth finish, and being marked off to n-present stone. The cellar bot- tom, or sub-basements, are all laid in cement. In these sub- basements are hot air furnaces, which heat ev<-ry room of the three stories above. The register pipes, leading from the fur- naces, are all conducted into the chimneys, or are 8urrouiideoint- ments to match. The rooms are highly ornamented with rich stucco cornices and beautiful centre pieces, while the hard fin- ished walls are tinted with various pleasing shades. The wood work throughout is painted in colors or grained. Winding stairs lead above and below, through the wide halls. The stair railings are composed of solid black walnut, beautifully ]>(dished. ; Each hall is furnished with a niche for statuary. E^ch residence I has several fine archways between jiarlors and other rooms. The ' chimneys all start from heavy stone foundations in the ground, and are sixty feet in height. They rise ten feet above the roof, I and this jwrtion is handsomely ornamented with panels and gal- vanized top. The roofs are all covered with slate. Balconies from the first and second fliMirs hmk out upon the river and the valley in either direction. High, broad and deep bay windows I make excellent coiiser.vtiories, and these residences are amply j supplied with these lieautiful little green-houses. Four large fountains adorn the terraced grounds lying between the res- idences and the river, while stretching from the rear to Front street is a wide and gras.-^y lawn, also terraced, level as a house Hoor, and which forms the best of criMpiet grounds. The exte- rior of these seven residences is painted in three different colors. FnosT Stueet. Opposite, on the west side of Front street, are three beautiful residences, two stories in height, with basement. They are of a different, but as jdeasing, styh' of architecture as the seven just mentioned. Their exterio. is painted in seven colors, and there is a fountain in front of each. These houses have all the improvements and adonimenis of the others. North of the railway, and lying upon both sides of Front street, are thirteen houses, which, though smaller than those already described, are handsomely finislied, and abundantly fur- nished with gas, water and sewerage, with water closets, bath rooms, and all the modern iraprovemeuts. Dickinson Street. Extending up Dickinson street, on the north side, are five large anil fine houses, but little inferior in size to those first described, and not in the least behind them in beauty of finish and com- pleteness of arrangement. Winding Way. Diverging from Front street upon either side of Winding Way, are eleven tasty little cottages, reposing within a wealth of shade. These cottages are especially designed for mechanics homes, and, while they are economical they are spacious and handsomely finished, and are comfortable and delightful dwellings. They stand upon basements with cemented walls and floors, are two stories high, and are also furnished with gas, water and sewerage. Building Materials. The brick work and plastering of these thirty-nine residences, and the brick work of the DwiGHT House, was done by the firm of Kelly & Gilbert, of this city, and the handsomely paneled chimneys, the beautifully tinted walls and the several thousand feet of cornices, brackets and parlor centre-pieces, are an honor to their skill and the faithful performance of their duty. The buildings contain 4,300,000 bricks, and there are some 33,000 feet of cornice and 170,000 yards of plastering. The walls are linishi'd iu three coats, the last consisting of plaster of Paris and black sand hard finish, which makes the best wall known. They are tinted with harmonizing colors. The fountains, nine in number, were also built by this firm. Eight of them arc twelve feet in diameter, while the ninth (in the centre of the large and handsome grounds in the rear of DwiGllT House,) measures thirty-five feet. The painting of eighteen of these houses, and the kalsomining of all except Dwigiit House, the polishing and gilding of all the mantles and grates, was done by Smith & Wiley of this city. The work in this department shows that these gentlemen thoroughly understand their business. They have had in charge 18,000 yards of kalsomining in various colors, and 170,000 yards of painting and graining. The painting upon the remainder of the houses was done by Crozier & Hughes, also of this city. This firm lias long been known to the citizens of Biughamton as prompt and reliable in deal, and their work iu DWIOHT PLACE has given special satisfaction to the proprietor. Bwmmw- M&VEE» But the grandest piece of all this admirable work is the Dwight House. This is a magnificent brick, iron and stone structure, four stories in height, and extending the entire dis- tance between Clinton and Dickinson streets, a length of 210 feet, with a depth of 56 feet. It is built in the Franco-Italian style, and is painted and sanded a fine drab. It is surmounted by an elegant French roof, which is finished with a costly gilt crest railing. The double fronts are covered \vith arched por- ticoes, superb carved balconies, and beautiful dormer and bay windows. It is said to be the finest and most imposing specimen of architecture in this part of the State. Mr. I. G. Perry of this city was the architect and superintendent. Mr. Perry is well known to the people of Binghamton, who have long ad- mired his architectural skill, as displayed in both the bank block and residence of ex-Mayor Phelps. The finest churches of our city, and the State Inebriate Asylum, have often served to remind us of his skill and ability. The DVviGHT House was completed about a year ago, and was then designed to be rented in suits of unfurnished rooms, with table board, to people of refinement who desired such com- forts as could only be found in the house of the wealthy. Col. DwiGHT is now re-furnishing this house in a splendid manner, and designs it for a. family hotel, especially adajrted to that class of people who annually leave the cities and spend the summer at some fashionable water-place, or in some retired spot. Here will be found all the advantages and enjoyments of both country air and country scenery, together with the benefits of an excellent watering place and all the pleasures of city life. But twenty minutes' walk from the hotel is the celebrated iron spring of Louis West. This spring gushes from the eastern base of Mt. Prospect, and contains a mineral water which, ac- cording to the analysis of an expert chemist, has no superior iu this country. Mt. Prospect itself is a lofty elevation to the north of the city. It gives a view of the extensive and beautiful val- leys of the Chenango and Susquehanna for miles to the east and west, while the long ranges of hills, sweeping around the hor- izon, grow blue and dim in the distance. No city of the north is surrounded vi-ith more superb scenery than the city of Biug- hamton, and from several points iu the vicinity fine views can be enjoyed. Another advantage to be obtained here is the fa- cility afforded to people of water cure proclivities, in the shape of hot and cold baths, furnished to every suit of two rooms on the parlor floors, and to every four rrooms on the other floors. There are also, in addition, free bath rooms, similarly appointech on the basement floor. Messrs. Smith & WiLfiY are tlecoratti^- the walls and ceilings of the entire building in a beautiful and artistic manner, preparatory to the superb furnishing of the par- lors, dining rooms, &c. , &c. About ten thousand yards of best English body Brussels and French Moquett Carpetings are to cover the floors. The furniture throughout the Dvtight House, on the parlor floors, will be black walnut, upholstered with satin. On other floors it will be of black wain it with silk and woolen reps. Oak, with leather upholstery, /urnishes the din- ing rooms. Beds and bedding of the same grade and kind now in Hotel Brunswick, and the Windsor House, New York city. All other furniture will be in keeping with the substantial and elegant appointments above mentioned. The furnishing of the numerous rooms of this house will cor- respond with the magnificent appearance of the exterior. The entire structure, from basement to attic, is warmed by means of hot air furnaces. Hot and cold water is furnished in every suit of rooms. In the bed rooms are stationary wash basins, with marble and silver trimmings, while black walnut and silver are the trimmings of the bath rooms. All rooms are furnished v.-ith gas, and the fifty-six parlot bed rooms have costly and beautiful gilt and glass chandeliers. The remaining rooms have cheaper but yet elegant gas fixtures. The appointments of the dining rooms, in the tables, chairs, glass, china, silver and linen, arc of the richest quality. Holmes' system of electric bells will give communication from each suit of rooms to the otHce. In addition to the residences and grounds of DWIOHT PLACE, there is a large and handsome Carriage House, stand- ing midway between Dickinson street and Winding Way. Tliia is fitted up as a boarding and livery stable, and is capable of ac- commodating thirty-five horses, with as many carriages. It is I'liiupletu in all its appointments, including gas, water, &c. I grounds are some eight acres in extent, and are familiarlr linown This commodious stable is designed to accommodate the occu- to our people as the " Orchard." They are now being fitted up pants of 7) U'W/ZT' Pi.'lC'A', and horses will be boarded and ! into a beautiful little Park, designed especially for the enjoy carriages and harness cared for, ahd liveries, with the best fur iiishings, sup|>lied as cheaply as tt any other place in the city. Prices of Bo.^rd ment oi the occupants of Dwight HorsE and DWWHT PLACE. A handsome Band Stand is being erected. A very large Fountain is constructed in the centre of the Park, and near this Band Stand. There will also be Croquet Grounds, For fainilies. (including heating of rooms, bath rooms, hot and \ I^"" Awnings and Seats for the accommodation of all who fre- cold water, servant's attention, and everything complete,) will 'IUP"' ^^« Parli- This Park, and all the grounds throughout iM) from two dollars and fifty cents to three dollars per day, ac- D WIGHT PLACK, will be kept smwth with lawn mowers, cording to the location of the roomp. ' '""1 '" every way made as attractive as possible. These houses are now for rent on a basis of simple interest on The P.\rk. i their cost, or for sale at cost, the desire of Col. Dwight being Directly .opimsite the DwiGllT HorsE, are the beautiful """"•^ «"l>^"t'0' 'I's native city than to enjoy a pecuniary reward. ground.s formerly owned and occupiecl by the Hon. Daxiei, S. DWIGHT PLACE therefore offers the rarest inducements niiKlxsox. They lie along the %vestern bank of the Chenango to all who are desirous of either renting or purchasing houses, river, and are centrally located in DWIGHT PLACE. These , or of spending their summers in Bingtiamton. iiHuiiAmMn AHD I'm adt Ana'AOis. ThIF CITY OF BINGHAMTON, with its iiKrivaicd surrounding sce^ its excellent Schools and beautiful Churches; its perfect system of Works; its Canal and six (Railroads, {now in active operation), d:- ;r.''/ points of tJie compass, with additional ones to he completed in .cars; "COTinecting the (Delaware and Hudson Canal Co.'^ (Ro a d :::ylvania Central, jnaking another through Trunk Line J^ortheast its available Water (Power and Cheap Coal for Factories; its dtlo.i for the general distribution of prodticts, in connection with its desirabtiitj for ^Permanent Homes ; offers to people who are desirous of locating Manufacturing interests where they can have for themselves and their families all the benefits of refined society and pleasant surroundings {in connection with every advantage in a business point of view), greater indztcements than any other point in the Middle or Eastern States. On account of the facilities for co7n^ bining Lake Superior, Lake Champlain, and lower grades of Iron Ores, ihiz location is especially adapted to all kinds of Iron Works. The City has now a population of about 18,000. It had in iSjo less than 1 ij,ooo. This growth is healthful, being made 'dp almc:' entirely of well-tO'do people, iviio came here to secure pleasant Homes where their business interests would prosper. For any particulars concerning DWIGHT HOUSE or DWIGHT PLACE, address Col. Walton Dwic.ht, Binu;haniton, N. Y. / LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 012 609 49; rj QxT T - \h >N.