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FIRST SERIES.— PRICE TEN CENTS. 
 
 
 
 BELL'S PICTURESQUE GUIDE 
 
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 AMERICAN WATERING PLACES. 
 
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 ConeyIsland 
 
 AND WHi> iS TO BE SEEN THERE. 
 
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 Containing a Full Directory to all the Railroad Depots, 
 
 Steamboat Landings, Amusements, and Business 
 
 Places, with a Sketch Map Locating Each 
 
 Place of Note, also Time Tables of all the 
 
 Railroads and Steamboats. 
 
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 0. J. Maodo^^ald *fc Co., Publishers, 
 
 148 Worth Street, New York. 
 
 
 Entered according to Act of Congress in the vear 1879, by Geokge C. Bell, in the 
 Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. 
 
BELL'S PICTURESQUE GUIDE 
 
 TO 
 
 AMERICAN WATERING PLACES. 
 
 CONEY ISLAND 
 
 AND WHAT IS TO BE SEEX THERE. 
 
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 Containing a Full Directory to all the Railroad Depots, Steamboat 
 
 Landings, Amusements, and Business Places, with a Sketch 
 
 Map Locating each Place of Note, also Tlme Tables 
 
 OF all the Railroads and Steamboats. 
 
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 I^IFLIOE] TEIInT OEllsTTS. 
 
 0. J. Macdo:n^ald & Co., Publishers, 
 
 148 WoitTH Street, New York. 
 

CONTENTS. 
 
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 Maps— Coney Island in 1779 and 1879, 
 Illustrated. 
 
 Address to the Reader. 
 
 Discovery of Coney Island, Illustrated. 
 
 Manhattan Beach. 
 
 Manhattan Beach Hotel, Illustrated. 
 
 Bathing Pavilion. 
 
 Amphitheatre. 
 
 Balloon Building. 
 
 Manhattan Beach Railroad. 
 
 Marine Railroad. 
 
 Striking Machine. 
 
 The Midgets, Illustrated. 
 
 Shooting Gallery. 
 
 Engeman's Bathing Pavilion, Illus- 
 trated. 
 
 Crandall. 
 
 The Artist in Black and White, Illus- 
 trated. 
 
 Coney Island Dailif Neivs, Herald, and 
 Sun. 
 
 Brighton Beach Hotel, Illustrated. 
 
 Brighton Beach Fair Ground, 
 
 Kitchen's Drug Store. 
 
 Ocean Hotel. 
 
 Galvanic Battery. 
 
 Fortune Teller. 
 
 Surf Riding, Illustrated. 
 
 Novelty Theatre, Illustrated. 
 
 Sea-Side Home for Children, Illus- 
 trated. 
 
 Aquarium, Illustrated. 
 
 Roundabouts. 
 
 Vandevere's. 
 
 Thompson & Bennett's. 
 
 Grand Union. 
 
 Coney Island and Prospect Park Rail- 
 road. 
 
 Observatory, Illustrated. 
 
 Camera Obscura, Illustrated. 
 
 Cable's Hotel, Illustrated. 
 
 Dr. Jackson's Drug Store. 
 
 Soda Water Pavilion. 
 
 Bauer's Coav. 
 
 West Brighton Beach Hotel. 
 
 The Great Pier. 
 
 Dibble's, Illustrated. 
 
 Tilyou's, Illustrated. 
 
 Leach's, Illustrated. 
 
 Greason's, Illustrated. 
 
 New York and Sea Beach Railroad. 
 
 Photograph Gallery, Illuxtrated. 
 
 Ruscher's, Illustrated. 
 
 Smith's, Illustrated. 
 
 Point Comfort House, Illustrated. 
 
 Norton & Murray's, Illustrated. 
 
 Ocean Steamer, Illustrated. 
 
 Time Tables. 
 
TO THE READER, 
 
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 In presenting the first of a series of Guides to American Watering 
 Places to the public, my object is not only to make the reader acquainted 
 with the historical and picturesque features of our Summer Resorts, by the 
 aid of pen and pencil,* but to lead the visitor step by step to all the sights 
 worth seeing — giving general and useful information with regard to Hotels, 
 their rates, and the routes of travel of the various Railroad and Steamboat 
 Companies— so that a day of pleasure may not be turned into a day of toil, 
 as it often is, for the want of a reliable Guide ; thus enabling visitors to 
 make good use of the few hours set aside for recreation. Having given you 
 some idea of the plan of this and future Books, I will, with your permission, 
 dear reader, accompany you to Coney Island, and while on oiu- journey I 
 will give you a brief history of this now famous Watering Place, and upon 
 our arrival (if you will place yourself under my guidance for a few hours), I 
 will introduce you to my friends, famous for their enterprise in making this 
 once barren Island what it now is. I will take you to the various places of 
 amusement, and will tell you what the charges are ; and when the time 
 arrives I will send you where the inner man may be best satisfied, at the 
 most reasonable cost, for this necessary indulgence ; and lastly, if you will 
 kindly refer to my " Time-Tables," I will promise that you will not 
 experience the discomfort of marring a day's pleasure by missing the last 
 train or boat. 
 
 June, 1879. G. C. B. 
 
 *The illustrations in this Guide, except in a few instances, are reproduc- 
 tions of pen and ink sketches by the author, taken during June, 1879. 
 
THE DISCOVERY OF CONEY ISLAND. 
 
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 " O'er the glad waters of the dark hliie sea, 
 Our thoughts as boundless and our souls as free ; 
 Far as the breeze can bear the billows foam, 
 Survej' our Empire aud behold our home."— Btron. 
 
 ONEY ISLAND, in thv Township of Gravesend,' 
 County of Kings, State of New York, was discovered 
 by that celebrated navigator, Henry Hudson (after 
 whom our beautiful river was named), on the morn- 
 ^^. ing of September 3d or 4th, 1609 ; and, it is stated 
 upon good authority, that seeing the waters sw arm- 
 ing with fish, he sent a boat's crew to obtain some. 
 They landed on Coney Island, and were the first 
 white men that ever set foot on the soil of the 
 Empire State. He describes it ''as a good land to 
 )-:: fall in with and a good land to see." How singularly appropriate 
 are these words when we note the remarkable changes which have 
 taken place on the Island within the last few years, through the 
 enterprise of such pioneers as Corbin, Culver, Breslin, Engeman, 
 Gunther, Norton and others. 
 
 When Hudson anchored off this historical strip of land, the 
 Canarsie Indians approached him without any hesitation, and 
 seemed to be gratified in making the acquaintance of their pale- 
 faced visitors. They brought with them deer skins and green 
 ,yjk tobacco, which they exchanged for various articles — such as knives, 
 )< beads, &c. They were rudely clad in skins of various animals, and 
 j ] are described as being very civil, exhibiting an advance in civiliza- 
 h tion which astonished the great navigator ; for, upon seeing their 
 7 entertainers clad in broadcloth, they made a request for that kind of 
 I clothing. Whether this "was supplied or not is not stated ; but it 
 3 was certainly rather an unusual request for Aborigines to make on 
 < their first intercourse with white men. 
 
 ^ Upon their next visit some of them were dressed in mantles of 
 
 furs and feathers. They ofi'ered in barter ])oth yellow and red copper ore, 
 
THE DISCOVERY OF CONEY ISLAND. 
 
 together with omameuts aud instruments made of the same metal, vrhicli 
 Hudson's crew eagerly purchased, being under the impression that they 
 were manufactured of gold. They also brought large quantities of maize 
 or Indian com, from which they made bread described as being " sweet and 
 good." Some of the squaws brought hemp— of which they must have 
 known the use — otherwise they would not have offered it as a present. 
 
 Hudson had remained here three days, when his peaceful intercourse 
 with the Indians was unfortunately broken. It appears that upon a few of 
 his men landiug the second time they were immediately attacked, it is not 
 known for what reason, but it is probable that some provocation must have 
 been given. During the conflict John Coleman, one of the party, was 
 pierced in the throat and instantly killed by an arrow, and two of his 
 companions were seriously wounded. Coleman was buried upon the point 
 of Coney Island, which Hudson, in commemoration of that sad occurrence, 
 named Coleman's Point. It is now known as Norton's Point. This serious 
 affray terminated their intercourse with the shore, and although the Indians 
 again visited them as if nothing had happened, they evidently feeling that 
 Coleman's death was a just punishment — he being the principal offender, 
 Hudson set sail the following day, aud pursued his course up the river. 
 
 This Island, whose shores are in a constant state of tumult with the 
 boiling surf, was not, until 1873-74, a favorite resort for tourists, on account 
 of the disreputable characters who frequented it. Now it is visited by the 
 ^lite of society from all parts of the country. It is nearly surrounded by the 
 Atlantic, affording a magnificent ocean view, aud is constantly fanned by 
 cool and refreshing breezes. It is separated from the main land by a narrow 
 creek, and contains about sixty acres of arable land, the remainder being a 
 singular looking mass of sand hills drifted about inwild and picturesque 
 confusion by the action of the severe storms which often visit the Island 
 during the Winter. It is about five miles in extent from east to west, and 
 about one mile in width. 
 
 Having briefly referred to Coney Island of the past, we will now start . 
 on our journey of pleasure, and with that view Avill commence at Manhattan 
 Beach, and by the time we arrive at the point where poor Coleman was 
 buried the reader will have fully appreciated the beauties of the Coney 
 Island of to-day. 
 
 •' By viewing Nature, Nature's liandmaid Art 
 • Makes mighty things from small beginnings grow, 
 Thus fishes first to shipping tlirl impart, 
 Their tail the rudder and their head the prow."— DkTdkn. 
 

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MANHATTAN BEACH. 
 
 When jVIt. Corbin, the President of the Manhattan Beach Improvement 
 Company, first arranged to invest his thousands of dollars in building up 
 this portion of the Island, how little did he imagine to what huge propor- 
 tions his scheme would grow. This is now probably one of the largest and 
 most favored Sea-side Hotels in tbe country, and everj^ year now additions 
 or wings are added to the present unique pile of buildings, in order to 
 accommodate the enormous increase of business. Here seven hundred 
 persons can be furnished with sleeping apartments, while the dining-rooms 
 are capable of supplying the wants of three thousand excursionists at one 
 sitting. Messrs. McKinnie and Burnap, the managers, are well known as 
 caterers to the public, and their ability to supply all that is needed to any 
 indefinite number is unquestioned. 
 
 The Music Stand is centrally situated, and is occupied by Gilmore's 
 Band, who will give a series of concerts every afternoon and evening, 
 assisted by Mr. Levy, the celebrated cornet soloist, who has been engaged 
 at an enormous salary, and will delight the lovers of music daily Avith some 
 of the best pieces from his repertoire. 
 
 The Dancing Pavilion has long proved a source of attraction to visitors, 
 and is so constructed that by the aid of sliding windows the happy reveler 
 is protected from sudden showers which visit us during the heated term. 
 
 The Grand Pavilion, situated at the east end of the Hotel, will seat 
 1,500 persons at dining tables, one-half of which are at the service of par- 
 ties bringing their lunch with them, the management having generously 
 provided tables, seats and waiters free of charge. 
 
 The Bathing Houses are capable of furnishing room to two thousand 
 five hundred persons, together with facilities of hot salt water ])aths for 
 those who need tliem; and the accommodation, both as regards privacy and 
 first-class bathing apparel, renders them unsurpassed on the American 
 continent. Here the bather can enter the water without passing through a 
 gaping crowd, Avhich deters so many ladies from taking this life-giving 
 luxury, because the bathers are protected by a neat fence which runs several 
 feet into the water, thus separating them from spectators. Colored electric 
 lights are used as the evening advances, and numbers avail themselves of 
 these lights to take at night a dip, forming perhaps one of the most pictur- 
 esque sights of the many pleasing scenes on the island. 
 
 The Ami^hitheatre in connection with the Bathing Pavilion seats 2,000 
 persons, and overlooks the full extent of the Bathing Grounds. Concerts 
 by Gilmore's band are given daily during the hours of 1 P. M. till 2:80, 3:30 
 
MANHATTAN BEACH. 
 
 until 4:30 P. M., and from 5 until (5 P. M. An admission of ten cents is 
 charged to parties not nee<ling l»aths, but it is free to bathers. 
 
 Several grand pyrotechnic displays by the Alexandra Company, of 
 which Mr. Paine is at the head, will take place during the season, the 
 grounds devoted to thi.s purpose being at the east end of the Grand 
 Pavilion. 
 
 At the back of the bathing houses will be seen the immense Amphi- 
 theatre, put up by tlie American Aeronautic Society, to enable the cele- 
 brated aeronaut, Professor Samuel King, to carry out his experiments and 
 perfect his plans in the improvement of the art of aerial navigation. Having 
 an outlook directly on the ocean, Mr. King can prosecute his experiments 
 with a view of testing the practicability of a journey to Europe with advan- 
 tage. He has two large balloons x>laced at his disposal, each containing 
 150,000 feet of gas, which is manufactured in an adjacent building, and the 
 visitor will be accommodated with a seat in the gallery on paying twenty-five 
 cents. Should he be desirous of traveling upward for a quarter of a mile, at 
 the rate of three hundred fec^t a minute, this indulgence may be gratified 
 upon application to the manager, upon the payment of a fee of five dollars. 
 The would be aeronaut may undertake this feat with the greatest safety, as 
 every part of the apparatus used has been tested and approved of by the 
 best experts. The entire cost of buildings, apparatus, and balloon will 
 reach nearly $50,000. 
 
 A drug store — the proprietor of which is Mr. Pyles of Fulton Avenue, 
 Brooklyn — occupies the pavilion which did service as the music stand last 
 season. 
 
 The railroad facilities are admirable ; safety and comfort being para- 
 mount to any other consideration. The trains run frequently (see Time 
 Table), and a journey by the way of East New York division, from the foot 
 of Twenty-third Street, New York, doe^ not occupy more than thirty-five 
 minutes; and the excursionist who desires a delightful sail down the bay to 
 Bay Ridge, L. I., will be well recompensed for the little extra time occupied 
 by taking this route. Commodious steamers leave Twenty-second Street, 
 North River, frequently during the day. On his arrival, the visitor can 
 reach Brighton Beach by taking the Marine Railroad. This journey occu- 
 pies but a few minutes — fare five cents. 
 
BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 Our next stopping place Avill be Engeman's Bathing Pavilion, quite a 
 large establishment. Before we attempt to mount the steps leading to it, we 
 
 are accosted by a stout gentleman with the words " Try your strength, sir? 
 
 two blows for five cents." The would-be Samson avails himself of the heavy 
 hammer placed in his hands, and, with a vigorous blow, tries to beat all 
 previous records of other Samsons. The indicator denotes one hun- 
 dred pounds as John's striking power, but he has perspired considerably in 
 the attempt, together with the loss of a few stitches in his clothing. Never- 
 theless, an ambitious looker-on exclaims, "By George, if I can't beat that!" 
 and leaving him in tlie act of divesting himself of his outer garments, we 
 are attracted by a card announcing the exhibition of the smallest little 
 people in the world. Should you have your good lady or sweetheart with 
 you, she will naturally exclaim, " Now, dear, I have read so much about 
 these little people that I will and must see them." "All right, deary, it 
 will cost us twenty-five cents each. I don't begrudge the money, for they 
 are the greatest curiosities of human nature." We enter the doors of the 
 
 MIDGETS' PALACE, 
 
 — (which, by the by, is situated at the east end of 
 Engeman's Pavilion) — and we are introduced to 
 General Mite ; he is fifteen years of age, twenty-two 
 inches high, and weighs only nine pounds. He is 
 perfectly formed, intelligent, and handsome ; and 
 Lucia Zarate, who is sixteen years of age and 
 weighs only four and three-quarters pounds, is a ' 
 native of Mexico, and is the smallest lady in the world. Like most ladies, 
 she is fond of talking, sprightly, addicted to dress, and very mischievous, 
 and, although so tiny, is perfect in form. When the author avers that he 
 can place this little lady in the pocket of his duster or coat, the reader will 
 readily imagine how small she is. On exhibition with these are Admiral 
 Dot and Jenny Quigley, both very small, but most attractive in manner. 
 They are good vocalists and musicians, and their presence greatly adds to the 
 success of this unique entertainment. After having wished the little ones 
 good bye, and with our minds full of the wonderful freaks of nature, our 
 
BRIUHTON BEACH. 
 
 ears ai«' now uroeted with loud reports as from niiiiiatuic cannon : these ema- 
 nate from a sliootin*;' gallery in tlie rear of this exhibition under the man- 
 agement of Mr. Lang<!ake, who has a luimber of ritles of the Remington, 
 Weston, aiul Balhird patterns. The charge is ten cents for tliree shots. We 
 now stroll through the piazza of the magnificent Bathing Pavilion known as 
 
 ENGEMAN'S. 
 
 The novel fea- 
 ture of this es- 
 tablishment is 
 the new Bath- 
 ing Bridge, 
 which allows 
 the bathers to 
 enter and leave 
 the water as 
 clean as if they 
 passed out of 
 mid-ocean ; it 
 also protects 
 them from the 
 sun, and the 
 timid can in- 
 dulge in a bath, 
 at high water, 
 without leav- 
 ing its shelter- 
 
 This structure is a j)leasiug 
 piece of architecture, and is 
 one of the great improvements 
 which have taken place on the 
 Beach within the last few- 
 months. Attached to this Pavi- 
 lion are Dining, Bar, and Bil- 
 liard Rooms under first-class 
 management. The rates of 
 this establishment are reason- 
 able. A little farther on we 
 meet Crandall, the child's 
 benefactor and the parent's 
 tormentor. We shall probably 
 lind him with a baby in his 
 
 arms, or adjusting a little one on a velocipede, of which he has ([uite a num- 
 ber on the beach. I believe Mr. fhaiid.ill will take care of children whilst 
 
IJRItJIITON BEA.OII. 
 
 the parents take a stroll or a batli ; but Mr. Craudall must be careful who 
 his patrons ; re; otherwise, by the end of the season, he may possibly l)e 
 able to add to his establishment a miniature orphana<^<\ 
 
 "Ah, Mr. Abraliams— (bis stand is situated at the west 
 end of the ravilicm), how «lo you do f How is the artistic 
 business?" " First-rate, thauk yon, Sir; can't use my 
 scissors fast enongh." The gentleman addressed is a 
 good artist in black and white, lie cuts a facsimile of 
 your portrait within a few minutes, by tbe aid of a pair 
 of small shears. His charge is tweuty-tive cents for two 
 pictures. The portrait engraved here was cut in the pre- 
 sence of the writer, and is a most excellent picture. At 
 the back of this stand you can get weighed on Fair- 
 banks' or somebody else's scales for five cents, and be 
 presented with a record of your weight for future re- 
 ference. 
 
BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 HOTEL brigh:to:n^. 
 
 Here the excursionist will pause, and in wonder contemplate this 
 magnificent block of buildings. He involuntarily exclaims: *' What place 
 is this?" Why, Brighton Beach Hotel, and the proprietors are Messrs. 
 Breslin &. Sweet, the former the well-known host of the Gilsey House, New 
 York, and Willard's Hotel, Washington, and the latter the genial caterer of 
 Fulton Street. It is difficult to describe the exact order of architecture of 
 this building, but it reminds one of a picturesque Swiss structure with 
 Gothic embellishments. From the long experience of the proprietors in 
 hotel matters, it is hardly necessary to remark that all arrangements are 
 perfect, and by the addition of a new wing to the building built this Spring, 
 they are enabled to furnish two hundred and eighty guests with sleeping 
 ax^artments. They have also restaurant facilities (under the management of 
 Mr. Bliss of Brooklyn), for dining one thousand six hundred persons at one 
 time. Here will be found both telegraph and railroad offices, and in the 
 event of the weather becoming suddenly chilly, the hotel will immediately 
 be heated by steam. The arrangements in case of fire are admirable. The 
 hotel office is in charge of Messrs. Harris and Hitchcock, who through 
 their uniform politeness and attention greatly add to the comforts of 
 the tourist. 
 
 The Music Stand is simply a huge sounding board, built upon the most 
 scientific principles, and the only one of the kind in this country. It is 
 occupied by a band of forty musicians, under the leadership of Adolph 
 Neueudorfi^, an accomplished musician, and well known from his association 
 with the Philharmonic Society, 
 
 This hotel is situated at the terminus of the Brooklyn, Flatbush & 
 Coney Island Railroad, one of the most popular routes of travel to and from 
 the island, from the fact of its being central. It is under the superintendence 
 of Mr. William E. Dorwin, to whose indefatigable and practical manage- 
 ment the sole credit is due for the admirable manner in which this road has 
 been conducted, both as regards time, safety, and convenience. 
 
 At the east end of this is the Drug Pavilion of Mr. Kitchen, of Brooklyn, 
 — put up at a cost of $10,000. Within will be seen the great Centennial 
 Soda Water Fountain, exhibited by Mr. Tuft. A physician is in attendance 
 here night and day. 
 
 At the back of Kitchen's will be seen the printing and publishing office 
 of the Coney Island Daily New8, a sprightly little paper devoted to the 
 interests of the Island, price two cents. It has a large circulation. I may 
 here remark that in addition there are also two weekly papers devoted to 
 the interests of the island. One of them. The Coney Jslatid Herald, is a New 
 York enterprise, well and efficiently managed by New York journalists, 
 issued weekly, and illustrated. It is an eight page sheet and published at one 
 cent, and has a large circulation throughout the country. Its contemporary, 
 the Coney Island Sun, also illustrated, is a first-class newspaper with a large 
 circulation, published at one cent, and its many interesting articles will 
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BRKIHTON BEACH. 
 
 be read Avitli i)leasuiv on tlie road or beach. Thesis literary enterprises have 
 been the lueau.s of drawing the public's attention To the various attractions 
 of the beach, and they should be well supported by both residents and 
 visitors. AVhile speaking of newspapers, I may as well add that at Brighton 
 Beach will be found the branch otiice the New York Eveubuj Telegram, a 
 paper with an immense circulation, which has been opened for the conve- 
 nience of its subscribers. Adv^ertisements are received here and the paper 
 distributed at the same j)rice as in New York. 
 
 Adjacent to this Hotel is the Ocean House. This is the oldest resort on 
 Brighton Beach. Mr. W. A. Engeman is also the proprietor of this estab- 
 lishment. It has a clean, neat appearance, and is a good place to get a 
 meal. It also olfers excellent accommodation for driving parties. Situated 
 immediately opposite this is a pier, also owned by the same gentleman, 
 where the visitor can sit and inhale the cool and refreshing sea breeze with- 
 out charge. Near this is the Brighton Beach Fair Ground, conducted under 
 the same management. Here will be found amusements that will suit all 
 tastes. It is a combination of a first-class Hippodrome and an admirable 
 Race Course. A Grand Stand is now being built, to seat about 1,500 to 
 2,000 persons, and performances, or races, will continue every afternoon 
 throughout the season. The Hippodrome is under the management of 
 that veteran circus manager, Mr. Francis Whittaker, and the races are 
 superintended by w^ell-known sporting gentlemen. 
 
 We will cross the Concourse, and shall find a gentleman in green glasses. 
 He has the largest galvanic battery ever exhibited. Ladies and gentlemen 
 may be very much shocked or very little shocked for five cents, but Mr. 
 Sackett is a good electrician, and will not overtax the nerves of his patrons. 
 Next to him I find ahumorous wizard, who undertakes to tell the fortunes of 
 lovers, merchants, their sisters, their cousins, and their aunts, for ten cents. 
 He h'as an arrangement, consisting of a stand and glass tube, within which 
 is a little imp or devil, who, at the word of command, jumps from the 
 infernal regions and writes your fortune. He stays in the land of bliss for 
 a reasonable time, consistent with business, and an envelope is handed to 
 vou, perhaps containing a chromo of your intended. If we were all blessed 
 with the good fortune he prophesies it would indeed be an ideal life. 
 
 We now continue our walk dow^n the magnificent 
 Concourse. It is nearly a mile in length, and both 
 drive and walk are of a smooth, white surface of as. 
 idialt. It connects Brighton and West Brighton 
 l>eaclies. Neat wagons ai'e continually plying be- 
 tween the two places, the fare being five cents. We 
 will here take a seat in one of the rustic cottages 
 in the centre, and can also avail ourselves of the 
 luxury of a drink of sjiring water from the fountain 
 on the right or left. This is indeed a pleasing sight. 
 Elegantly er[uii)ped carriages, liveried footmen, and 
 their charming occupants in the shape of Brooklyn and New York belles 
 and swells meet our wandering gaze. Now and then a dashing lady or 
 
BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 gontlemaii rider passes ns like a Hash, and as we turn in our endeavor to 
 follow the acconix)lished rider.s, we find that not a few prefer the ocean 
 drive, for many are making their way to the Beach for a surf ride. I will 
 here caution the excursionist with regard to this method of recreation. 
 Not that there is any danger, unless the driver is worse than reckless, but 
 the surf is so uncertain that it is hardly possible ff)Y you to get to your 
 journey's end without a ducking. And I therefore advise the ladies to think 
 of the pockets of their husbands and pa's before undertaking this feat; and 
 the husband to think that the spoiling of a suit of broadcloth, and having ' 
 to replace it, may possibly deprive the dear one at home of the luxury of a 
 new bonnet. 
 
 We now proceed, and pass a few pleasantly situated hotels, such as the 
 Grand Central, Badens' and others. We cross to the right, and are attracted 
 by a large crowd witnessing some performance going on in front of a neat 
 building appropriately named the 
 
 NOVELTY THEATRE. 
 
 This theatre is under the proprietorship of Mr. W. F. Elliott, the well 
 known Illusionist. Ladies and children need not hesitate to enter its 
 doors, as all vulgarity is rejiudiated in its entertainments, which consist 
 of balloon ascensions, tight rope walking, &c., in front of the building, 
 with a concert on the balcony, in which Miss Burla, the celebrated Lady 
 Cornet Soloist, takes iiart, while the laughter-producing farces, good singing, 
 and dramatic entertainments within, will be the means of passiug away 
 many a pleasant hour. The x>rice of admission is from ten to twenty-five cents. 
 There are an hotel, dining and bar rooms attached to this theatre, giving 
 excellent accommodation to a large number of guests, at perhaps the most 
 reasonable charges on the island. 
 
 (see illustration ox next page.) 
 
BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
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 ELLIOTT'S NOVELTY THEATRE. 
 
BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 We now retrace our steps back to the Concourse, and on the right pasa 
 an institution worthy of the support of every Christian. It is 
 
 THE SEA-SIDE HOME FOR CHILDREN. 
 
 If the reader will step in here and see the many sickly little ones 
 trying to enjoy life in spite of the fearful ravages made in their 
 constitutions from want of proper nourishment, and from the effect of long 
 confinement in tenement houses, he will for a moment forget pleasure, and 
 his hand will involuntarily be thrust into his pocket-book to give a trifle to 
 assist a few more little children to the benefit of a day's holiday at the sea- 
 
 SEA-SIDE HOME FOR CHILDREN. 
 
 side. Here they have the best of food, while they inhale the invigorating 
 ocean breeze. Supplied with a little shovel and pail they revel in the 
 silver sand, while kind nurses occasionally give them a dip in the surf, 
 strengthening their poor little limbs, and creating the merry laugh you so 
 often hear among your own more favored little ones at home. 
 
 Having given your mite and wished God speed to the kind matron and 
 her associates, we cross to the 
 
IJRIGIITON BEACH. 
 
 SEA-SIDE AQUARIUM. 
 
BRIGHTON BEACH, 
 
 SEA-SIDE AQUARIUM, 
 admission twenty-five cents, and well worth the money. Upon entering its- 
 doors the lover of natural history is greeted hy the chattering of monkeys and 
 the singing of birds, while odd, rare and beautifal fishes meet his gaze. Here 
 is shown the baby hippopotamus (the behemoth of Scripture), the only one 
 in this country. Then the visitor is gratified with a sight of that rare sea- 
 monster, the white whale, who disports with the greatest ease — if not 
 elegance, in the huge tank provided for his convenience. Mr. W. Conrad 
 will exhibit the wonderful animal known as the cyuocephalus. It is of 
 African birth, and naturally very ferocious and wild, but with careful 
 training has been taught to perform a number of astonishing tricks, only 
 surpassed by that gentleman's wonderful performing dogs. Oscar's troupe 
 of performing thoroughbred Kentucky horses also give two exhibitions 
 daily. Theii- sagacity is wonderful, and the beholder can scarcely realize 
 that he is simjily witnessing the elfects of i)roper training, and not the 
 performance of animals endowed with reasoning powers. The whole of 
 this large establishment is under the proprietorship of Messrs. Chas. Reiche 
 and Brother, the proprietors of the New York Aquarium, who will add fresh 
 novelties for the entertainment of their patrons during the season. 
 
 After leaving the Aquarium, we pass Thompson & Bennett's Hotel, 
 one of the iirst established and most refined hotels on the island. It is run 
 on the European plan, contains thirty rooms, is situated within one minute's 
 walk from Culver's Depot, and its rates are from twelve to twenty dollars 
 per week, according to location of rooms. 
 
WEST BRiriHTON BEACH. 
 
 AVe pass The Grand Union, a most excellent hotel with good accommo- 
 dations, and Yandeveer's, the well-known Road House and Hotel, ^\ith good 
 bathing accommodations near the beach, under the superintendence of Mrs. 
 Yandeveer ; but let me say a word for the little ones accompanying you ; per- 
 haps they would like a ride upon an elephant, a camel, a bear, or a donkey ; 
 if so, they can be accommodated by a worthy man opposite, and will be 
 whirled round and round to their heart's delight to the tune of an accom- 
 modatlDg organ, at a charge of ten cents. A low building on the right 
 now meets our view — it is the depot of the 
 
 PROSPECT PARK AND CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD, 
 
 of which Mr. Andrew Culver is president, and Mr. Schemerhorn the efficient 
 superintendent. In 1^74 Mr. Culver built this road without any financial 
 aid from other capitalists, and his enterprise and foresight, together with 
 his indomitable pluck and perseverance, was, without a doubt, the means 
 of inaugurating the idea of a Queen City by the Sea. How far this idea has 
 been accomplished the reader will now be able to judge. Here we have no 
 end of attraction. The railway facilities are first rate, every attention 
 being paid to the comfort and safety of passengers; it is a pleasant route, 
 and the excursion tickets are 2.5 cents. There is a branch line from here 
 to '^ Norton's Point," which connects with the steamboats from New York. 
 There are several stations on this line along the beach; the fare for the 
 entire sea side journey is ten cents. (See Time Table.) 
 
 As we leave the depot our ears are greeted by the silver notes from the 
 cornet of the world-renowned Arlmckle, who is engaged to give two con- 
 certs daily, Avith Dowuing's Ninth Regiment Baud. Casting our eyes 
 upwards, we are attracted by an immense but stately and picturesque piece 
 of iron work. This is the 
 
 OBSERYATORY. 
 
 It is three hundred feet above the level of the sea, and a view of from 
 thirty to fifty miles can be obtained, on a fine day. From this point the 
 island and adjacent country have a most charming panoramic etfect. The 
 pleasure seekers below us appear like mere dots, and the palatial hotels, 
 Manhattan and Brighton, appear like toy houses. Some of my readers will 
 recognize this structure as the same as that put up at St. George's Hill, 
 
WEST BRIGHTON ]iEACII. 
 
 OBSERVATORY. 
 Philadelphia, during the Centennial year. It was transported at an enor- 
 mous expense by Mr. Culver. After the several engineerin<;- difficulties of 
 placing it firmly and securely in position, in a bed of sand, upon a foun- 
 dation of solid brick (by no means an easy task), it stands up like a giant, 
 a worthy monument to its proud possessors. The admission is fifteen 
 cents. The journey upwards may be fallen without fear, as the elevators 
 are perfectly secure, for by means of a sliding bar the cars can be immedi- 
 ately stopped in their downward course, should any of the ropes break, 
 which is almost an impossibility. It is under the management of J. L. 
 Culver. Immediately between this and Cable's Hotel, is the wonderful 
 
WEST BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 INTERIOR OF CAMERA OBSCURA. 
 
WEST BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 CAMERA OBSCURA. 
 
 Some of my readers will ask the <iuestion, What is a Camera Obscura ? 
 It is simply a darkened room with mirrors placed in such a position in the 
 roof that all surrounding objects within ranj^^e of the mirrors are reflected by 
 their aid on a white movea])le disk below. Not only is the landscape or 
 figures represented in their proper colors, but by this I may term it Nature's 
 pencil ; the motion of all objects are exquisitely rendered. The movements 
 of even the leaves of the trees are seen, children charmingly dressed in vari- 
 ous colors are seen to walk or run, horses and carriages move along, the argo- 
 sies of our sea ports pass to and fro, the surf dashes on the beach, and the 
 bathers are seen in their gambols; the clouds continually change as in nature, 
 and the colors of the various objects are even more vivid (on account of 
 the reduction in size) than in nature itself. The admission to the moving 
 panorama is ten cents ; Professor Janton is the proprietor. 
 
 As we are about leaving this uni(![ue exhibition, our attention is 
 attracted by a middle-aged lady calling the attention of her spouse to a 
 certain point in the picture, and exclaiming '' Well, I never! what a shame, 
 there's Mr. Black down here with Mrs. White; don't you see them together 
 on the beach ? What a wicked world this is." But the better half, more 
 prudent in his remarks, calls the attention of the excited lady to the fact, 
 that Mr. White is a few feet off giving his daughter Lillie afoot bath, in the 
 most improved seaside fashion. 
 
 We now cross over a carpet of smoothly planed flooring and enter 
 
 CABLE'S HOTEL. 
 
 When Mr. Culver first opened his road he did not feel the necessity of 
 building a pavilion, much less an hotel, but looked about for a large tent 
 to protect the guests invited to the opening ; not finding one to suit, he 
 put up a pavilion, in which dinner was served. Soon after the need of a 
 restaurant was too api^arent, and, accordingly, the adjacent depot was 
 built for this purpose and was occupied by Mr. T. E. Cable, the well known 
 caterer, who has, since the building of the present structure, associated 
 himself with Mr. Eastman, also well known as a practical hotel manager. 
 The h^tel is capable of providing rooms for 100 persons, and is for the ac- 
 commodation of gentlemen only. Broad piazzas on the ground and second 
 floors furnish facilities for feeding 6,000 persons daily. 
 
 The various attractions surrounding it, and the polite treatment of its 
 guests by its genial manager, render it a favorite resort for bachelors. 
 There are maguificent fountains of pure drinking water, innumerable and 
 elegant lamps, which greatly enhance the beauties of the surroundings. 
 The grand piazza, in front of the hotel and depot, is brilliantly illumi- 
 nated, every night, by improved electric lights, equal to 25,000 candles, 
 which produce the feeling of being in fairy land, rather than by the sea 
 side. We re-cross the piazza and after passing Dr. Jackson's neat drug 
 store, on the left, where the bp.st of medicine may be obtained by those who 
 unfortunately need it, and a little farther an elegant pavilion devoted to 
 the sale of nic-nacks, cigars, and soda water, we cross over to 
 
WEST BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 WEST BRIGHTON HOTEL. 
 
WEST BRIGDTON BEACH. 
 
 BAUER'S WEST liKKiHTON HOTEL 
 
 formerly Atlantic Garden, and remark a large I'avilion with 'an immense 
 cow. The lovers of ])un' milk Avill he interested in this poor animal ; 
 beautiful dairj^ maids milk her at the nniucst of the visitor, and lo, and 
 behold ! milk as cold as lee is passed to their parched lips for live cents. Is 
 not this a case for ^Mr. Heroh ? For the pro])rietor is guilty of cruelty to 
 animals — the poor cow was opened and a large refrigerator was placed in 
 her body to contain the ice, above which gallons of milk are poured during 
 the day, doing away with the necessity of a pump or Avell of spring water 
 (ratber difficult to be obtained on the Island) ; but the greatest outrage is 
 that the authorities should allow this poor animal to be tortured bv a 
 mechanical courrivance by which milk is draAvn by the same method as 
 lager beer. 
 
 WEST BRIGHTON BEACH HOTEL, 
 
 formerly known as the Atlantic Garden, is under the proprietorship of the 
 gentleman whose arrest I have advocated ; but when you look at him full 
 in the face, you cannot but come to the conclusion that he is a good fellow, 
 and can hardly be guilty of the crimen I have accused him of. His hotel is 
 one of the most enjoyable places of resort on the l}each, and is largely 
 patronized, the accommodations being first class. There are one hundred well 
 furnished rooms, and the restaurant is all that can be desired; the prices are 
 reasonable, and it is almost impossible to take a meal w'ithout doing so 
 regally, as music l>y tlie Red Hussar Band, with Bent Bros, as cornet soloists, 
 will accompany you with every mouthful. Having satisfied our eating or 
 drinking i)roj)ensities, we travel on to the 
 
 NEW YORK 'AND OCEAN NAVIGATION COMPANY'S PIER. 
 
 This enormous structure is designated for promenading, bathing, eating, 
 drinking, smoking, and for landing purposes. The admission is ten cents, 
 either by landing from the boat or by the shore entrance. This great pier 
 extends 1,200 feet into the ocean, and is built at right angles to the shore.. 
 Its width is 50 feet, with enlargements towards the pier head of 120, 83 and 
 100 feet. This structure has been erected upon strictly scientific principles, 
 the engineers being Messrs. Maclay and Davies of New York, who assert 
 That this huge piece of iron work, notwithstanding the continued shifting 
 of the sand, will withstand the action of the most powerful surf, being 
 elevated aboA^e the reach of storm waves. It rests uporr wrought iron tubular 
 piles, their cylindrical form insuring the greatest amount of strength. This 
 I'ier is well worth visiting. Almost immediately in the rear of this is the 
 large depot of the 
 
 NEW YORK AND SEA BEACH RAILROAD. 
 
 It will be recognized as one of the Centennial buildings (the LTnited States 
 building). It has been re-built under the supervision of the well-known 
 architect, Mr. Curtis, of New York. The president of this road is General 
 
WEST BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 
 tssssicjaati 
 
WEST END. 
 
 LEACH'S WEST END PAVILION. 
 
WEST END. 
 
 Hicker. The road is a wide gauge, double track, and connects with the 
 steamboats at Bay Ridge at a point west of Culvers road. It is the largest 
 terminus on the island, and it is the intention of the company during the 
 next or following season to put up a hotel which will not only be attractive 
 but will compete with the palatial buildings erected at the east end. The 
 fare by this road will be fifty cents for an excursion ticket, including boat 
 and rail. We now pass several bathing houses and restaurants, such as 
 Feltman's and others, and meet a good-natured looking gentleman, with a 
 slight rotundity of form. This is friend Dibble, the proprietor of the 
 
 WEST BRIGHTON PAVILION. 
 
 Here the visitor will receive a most hearty welcome. The inner man can be 
 satisfied with roast or steamed clams, or any other sea-side luxury. There 
 are about two hundred bath rooms attached to this establishment, one 
 hundred being set aside for ladies, with dressing room attached. The 
 prices are very moderate. 
 
 Proceeding on our journey we call at 
 
 TILYOU'S, 
 
 one of the quietest and most respectable family resorts at this end. This 
 also is one of the first houses erected on the island. The proprietor is always 
 anxious to comply Avith the wants of his guests. The cuisine is first-class, 
 and the large number of bathing-hmises, which are of a superior class, with 
 faultless bathing apparel, had made the reputation of this establishment 
 famous long before some of his more ambitious neighbors thought that an 
 hotel would pay on the beach. The charges are reasonable. Near this we 
 find 
 
 LEACH'S WEST END PAVILION. 
 
 This is also a well-known and respectable family resort. A good meal can 
 always be obtained here at the most reasonable charges on the beach. Ar- 
 rangements for bathing are first-class, and the surf here, as it generally is 
 on this part of the island, is most enjoyable. Bathing suits are provided at 
 the usual charge. In this locality there are several bathing-houses and 
 saloons of small dimensions. We now arrive at a neat little building known 
 as 
 
 GREASON'S NEWARK HOUSE. 
 
 Everything here will be found neat and clean. The restaurant is pro- 
 vided with all the delicacies of the season at the lowest rates. Polite 
 waiters are always at hand to attend to the wants of its patrons. Attached 
 to this house are a large number of new and improved bathing-houses of oc- 
 tagon shape, as shown in the sketch, and being new, no doubt they will be 
 well patronized. The charge for room with bathing suit is twenty-five 
 cents. 
 
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WEST END. 
 
 GREASON'S NEWARK HOUSE. 
 
 Convenient to the Newark House, in the rear, is the depot of the 
 BROOKLYN, BATH AND CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD. 
 
 Mr. Charles Godfrey Gunther, the president of this road, must he ad- 
 mitted to be the leading pioneer of the Island. It was the first road con- 
 structed to carry passengers by steam to the beach, and was originally built 
 for the accommodation of villagers living on this route. Had Mr. Gunther 
 the foresight of others, there is no doubt he would have taken advantage of 
 the many attractions this island was capable of developing. He unfortu- 
 nately recognized this fact too late, otherwise this part of the Island would 
 perhaps have been as attractive as Brighton or Manhattan Beach. But the 
 future will tell a different story. The road is Avell managed, the cars are 
 first class, neat and clean, and the trains connect at short intervals Avith the 
 NiBW York boats at Locust Grove. Single tickets, thirty cents ; excursion 
 tickets, fifty cents. (See Time Tables.) In connection with this depot is a 
 large hotel, which has been named the Clarendon. It has been leased by 
 Mr.'B. Colien, and contains forty rooms, newly furnished. Terms, including 
 board, $10 to $1,5 a week. 
 
 We again i)ass several small buildings or pavilions, and are attracted 
 by a neat pavilion or 
 
 PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, 
 
 the proprietors of which are the well-known photographers of New Y'ork, 
 Messrs. Speller & Egloffstein. They are first-class artists, and their charges 
 are very moderate. My friends, desiring to take home a sea-side picture of 
 themselves to their wives or sweethi'arts, will do well to patronize them. 
 
 At the back of this pavilicm will be seen one of the neatest hotels in 
 appearance at this end of the beach; it is well conducted, with a good, 
 
WEST END. 
 
 PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY. 
 
 restaurant attached, and is favored with the name of a well-known New 
 Yorker — it is 
 
 RAUCHER'S HOTEL. 
 Conveniently situated to the Brooklyn, Bath & Coney Island tenninus, it 
 has ninety bathing houses with double rooms, charge twenty-five cents, in- 
 cluding bathing apparel. The bathing here is all that one can desire. 
 
 RAUCHER'S HOTEL AND PAVILION. 
 
WEST END. 
 
 As we stroll along vrv notice several small buildings for bathing pur- 
 poses, and stands devoted to the sale of fruit, milk, lemonade, cakes, etc., 
 and notice on our riy-ht a neat little buildiui; known as 
 
 SMITH'S HOTEL. 
 
 Here will be found good bathing conveniences, and adjoining this is a neat 
 structure called the Windsor (Laprovost's), well managed, with neatly fur- 
 nished rooms for the accommodation of a large number of guests, at moderate 
 charges. We are now getting to our journey's end, and as we pass we 
 notice a fond mother giving her little ones a bath regardless of appearances, 
 She has in her innocence adjusted her clothing the same as the little ones, 
 and with her bare feet seems to enjoy the novelty of a sea-side foot bath as 
 much as the little lam])s whom she in her poverty is trying to entertain. A 
 little further on we come across a gay party of revelers. I recognize them 
 as being Ncav York printers with their wives. One poor fellow, evidently 
 with a Aveak back, is having himself sand-papered by his better-half by the 
 aid of the pure sand, which she rubs in most vigorously, in spite of the 
 laughter of the crowd. Their friends in the water seem to enjoy the fun. 
 We will ask him why he goes through this painful operation. He answers 
 cheerfully, '' Why, sir, I've been suffering from rheumatism for years. The 
 wife's soft hands and the silver sand open the pores of my ink-coated skin, 
 and I'll feel a different man for the next month to come." Wc now reach 
 the Rosedale Half-way House, occupied by Mr. J. B. McPherson, one of the 
 oldest, and perhaps first settlers on the island. We pass and reach this 
 gentleman's principal place of business, known as 
 
WEST END. 
 
 POINT COMFORT HOUSE. 
 
 Rustic and cheerful, where all home comforts can be obtained, cleanliness' 
 here is paramount to godliness, and from the fact of his being an old resident 
 the house is well known and appreciated. The surf here is delightful, no dan- 
 ger of undertows, the bathing suits provided for the use of guests are neat,, 
 and the two hundred bathing houses adjacent to the Hotel provide accommo- 
 dation for all. There are several neatly furnished rooms for sleeping, and- 
 the house is easily reached either by Culver's Sea Beach Road or by steamer 
 from Coney Island Point. We now finish our journey by arriving at 
 
 POINT COMFORT HOUSE. 
 
WEST END. 
 
 IPS,, 
 
 a< — 7. 
 
 
 NORTON AND MURRAY'S. 
 
WEST END. 
 
 NORTON AND MURRAY'S, 
 
 And I tliink, after our five miles walk, we cannot do better than indulge in 
 some kind of refreshment. The ladies no doubt will take soda water, the 
 
 gentlemen, well, what , having quenched our parched throats and 
 
 partaken of a substantial supper, we walk over to the beach, where the 
 bathers are thoroughly enjoying themselves, keeping time to the excellent 
 baud provided for their entertainment, by the many funny antics they are 
 cutting in the water. We notice the number of bathing houses along the 
 beach to be about seven hundred, and these are well equipped. But, dear 
 reader, I must now say good-bye, leaving you in the care of my friends, for 
 like the ocean steamer just passing, I am homeward bound; I hear the shrill 
 whistle of the boat at Norton's Landing which will land me in New York. 
 Kindly remember me to your friends, but if I have not proved a GOOD AND 
 EFFICIENT GUIDE, bury me in oblivion. 
 
 THE END. 
 
OFFICIAL TIME TABLES 
 
 TO AISTB FROM C0:N^EY ISLAND, BY RAIL 
 OR BOAT, WITH EARE8. 
 
 TO MANHATTAN BEACH. 
 
 Trains leave New York, foot of Twenty-third Street, crossing by Steamer 
 
 Sylvan Grove. 
 
 A. M.— 8.45, 9.45, 10.45, 11.15, 11.45. 
 
 P. M.— 12.15, 12.45, 1.L5, 1.45, 2.15, 2.45, 3.15, 3.45, 4.15, 4.45, 5.15, 5.45, 6.15, 
 6.45, 7.15, 7.45, 8.00, 8.15, 8.30, 9.00. 
 
 GREENPOINT DIVISION. 
 
 Leave, A. M.— 6.30, 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00 M. 
 
 P. M.— 12.30, 1.00, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00, 4.30, 5.00, 5.30, 6.00, 6.30, 
 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00. 
 
 Tickets may be obtained from the Long Island Railroad Company, at Flat- 
 bush and Bedford Aves., Brooklyn. Passengers take rapid transit via At- 
 lantic Ave., making connection with the Manhattan Beach Railroad at East 
 New York. Passengers taking the Grand or Roosevelt Street Ferries also 
 connect at East New York by taking Broadway cars. 
 
 BAY RIDGE DIVISION. 
 
 Leave Twenty-second Street., N. R , via steamers Thomas Collyer, Twilight 
 
 and D. R. Martin. 
 A. M.— 9.10, 10.25, 11.25. 
 
 P. M.— 12.25, 1.25, 2.25, 3.25, 4.25, 5.25. 6.25, 7.25, 8.25. 
 Leave Leroy St., N. R., A. M.— 9.35, 10.35, 11.35. 
 P. M.— 12.35, 1.35, 2.35, 3.35, 4.35, 5.35, 6.35. 
 Leave Pier 8, N. R., A. M.— 9.55, 10.55, 11.55. 
 P. M.— 12,55, 1,55, 2.55, 3,55, 4.55, 5.55, 6.55. 
 Leave Whitehall St., A. M.— 9.25, 10.25, 11.25. 
 P. M.— 1.25, 2.25, 3.25, 4.25, 5.25, 6.25, 7.25, 8.25. 
 
 The steamers Collyer and Twilight make altern?ite trips from Twenty- 
 second St., Leroy St. and Pier 8. The D. R. Martin makes trips every hour 
 from Whitehall St., Pier 1, E. R., adjacent to South Ferry, in connection 
 with the elevated railways, but excursion tickets are not good except by the 
 way of Bay Ridge. 
 
OFFICIAL TIME TABLES. 
 
 FROM MANHATTAN BEACH TO GREENPOINT AND NEW YORK. 
 
 Leave, A. M.— 7.35, 10.00, 11.05. 
 
 P. M.— 12.05, 12.30, I.IO, 1.30, 2.15, 2.30, 3.15, 3.30, 4.1.5, 4.30, 5.15, 5.30, 6.15, 
 6.30, 7.15, 7.30, 8.15, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.35. 
 
 FROM MANHATTAN BEACH TO BAY RIDGE. 
 
 A. M.— 8.10, 10.20, 11.20, 12.00 M. 
 
 P. M.— 12.20, 1.00, 1.20, 2.00, 2.20, 3.00, 3.20, 4.00, 4.20, 5.00, 5.20, 6.00, 6.20, 
 ' 7.00, 7.20, 8.00, 8.55, 9.20, 10.25. 
 
 Excursion tickets from New York, forty-five cents ; single tickets, 
 tliirty-five cents. Excursion ticket from East New York, tliirty-five 
 cents, single tickets, twenty-five cents. 
 
 Arriving trains connect with tlie Marine Railway on Manhattan Beach 
 for the convenience of passengers desiring to reach Brighton. The fare is 
 five cents. 
 
 Last train leaves at 10.35 P. M., for Greenpoint and New York, 
 and 10.25 for Bay Ridge. 
 
 These trains are equipj)cd with palace cars. 
 
 BROOKLYN, FLATBUSH AND CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD VIA LONG 
 
 ISLAND RAILROAD. 
 
 TO BRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 Leave James Slip, New York, A. M.— 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30. 
 
 P. M.— 12.30, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6.30, 7.30, 8.00. 
 
 Leave Thirty-fourth Street, New York, A. M.— 8.45, 9.45, 10.45, 11.45. 
 
 P. M.— 12.45, 1.45, 2.15, 2.45, 3.45, 4.45, 5.45, 6.45, 7.45, 8.15. 
 
 Leave Hunter's Point, A. M.— 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00 M. 
 P. M.— 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.30. 
 
 Leave Flathush Avenue, Brooklyn, A. M.— 6.30, 7.30 (Sundays excepted), 
 
 8.30, 9.00. 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00 M. 
 P. M.— 1.00, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30,3.00, 3.30, 4.00, 4.30, 5.00, 5.30, 6.00, 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 
 
 8.00, 8.30, 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00. 
 Leave Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, A. M.— 6.35, 7.35, 8.35, 9.05, 9.34, 10.17, 
 
 10.47, 11.17, 11.47. 
 P. M.-12.17, 12.47, 1.17, 1.47, 2.17, 2.47, 3.17, 3.47, 4.17, 4.47, 5.17, 5.47, 6.17, 
 
 6.47, 7.17, 7.47, 8.17, 8.47, 9.17, 9.47, 10.17, 11.04. 
 Leave Prospect Park, A. M.— 6.40, 7.40, 8.40, 9.10, 9.39, 10.08, 10.22, 10.38, 
 
 10.52, 11.08. 11.22, 11.38, 11.52. 
 P. M.— 12.08, 12.22, 12.38, 12.52, 1.08, 1.22, 1.38, 1.52, 2.08, 2.22, 2.38, 2.52, 
 
 3.08, 3.22, 3.38, 3.52, 4.08, 4.22, 4.38, 4.52, 5.08, 5.22, 5.38, 5.52, 6.08, 6.22, 
 
 6.38, 6.52, 7.08, 7.22, 7.38, 7.52, 8.08, 8.22, 8.38, 8.52, 9.08, 9.22, 9.38, 9.52, 
 
 10.08, 10.22, 10.38. 
 Take horse-cars to Flathush Avenue from Fulton Ferry, or by Atlantic 
 Avenue route from Fulton, Wall and South Ferries. Bedford Avenue Depot 
 may be reached by Franklin Avenue cars from Grand or Roosevelt Street 
 Ferries; also by Tompkins Avenue cars. 
 
OFFICIAL TPIE TABLES. 
 
 LEAVE BRICxHTOX BEACH. 
 
 For Thirty-fourth Street Ferry, New York, A. M.— 8.40, 11.15. 
 
 P. M.— 12.40, 1.40, 2.40, 3.40, 4.40, 5.40, 6.40, 7.40, 8.40, 9.40, 10.10, 11.10. 
 
 For Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, A. M. — 6.55, 7.55 (Sundays excepted), 8.25, 
 
 8.40, 9.26, 9.56, 10.26, 10.56, 11.26, 11.56. 
 P. M.— 12.26, 1.26, 1.56, 2.26, 2.56, 3.26, 3.50, 4.26, 4.56, 5.50, 6.26, 6.56, 7.26, 
 
 7.56, 8.26, 8.56, 9.26, 9.56, 10.26, 11.00. 
 
 For Prospect Park, Bergen Street, and Bedford Station, A. M. — 9.40, 10.10, 
 
 10.40, 11.16, 11.40. 
 P. M.— 12.10, 12.42, 1,10, 1.42, 2.10, 2.42, 3.10, 3.42, 4.10, 4.42, 5.10, 5.42, 6.10, 
 
 6.42, 7.10, 7.42, 8.10, 8.42, 9.10, 9.42, 10.13. 
 
 Excursion ticket to or from Hunter's Point, 50 cents. 
 Excursion ticket to or from Flatbush Avenue, 45 cents. 
 Excursion ticket to or from Bedford Avenue, 40 cents. 
 Single ticket to Hunter's Point, 30 cents. 
 Single ticket to Flatbush Avenue, 25 cents. 
 Single ticket to Bedford Avenue, 20 cents. 
 These trains have Pullman Palace Cars attached. 
 
 Last Trains leave the Beach for Bedford Avenue at 10.33, for 
 Flatbush Avenue at 11.00, and for Hunter's Point at 11.10 P. M. 
 
 PROSPECT PARK & CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD. 
 
 TO WEST BRIGHTON BEACH AND NORTON'S POINT. 
 
 Leave Greenwood, Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street, Brooklyn — A. M. — 
 
 6.30, 7.40, 9.00, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00 M. 
 P. M.— 12.30, 1.00, 1.25, 1.45, 2.05, 2.20, 2.35, 2.55, 3.10, 3.25, 3.40, 4.00, 4.15, 
 
 4.30, 4.45, 5.05, 5.20, 5.35, 5.50, 6.10, 6.25, 6.40, 6.55, 7.16, 7.30, 7.45, 8.00, 
 
 8.20, 8.35, 8.50, 9.05, 9.25, 10.10, 10.30. 
 
 Leave West Brighton Beach for Greenwood— A. M.— 7.05, 8.10, 9.30, 10.30, 
 
 11.00, 11.30, 12.00 M. 
 P. M.— 12.30, 1.00, 1.25, 2.00, 2.35, 2.55, 3.10, 3.25, 3.40, 4.00, 4.1.5, 4.30, 4.45, 
 
 5.05, 5.20. 5.35, 5.50, 6.10, 6.25, 6,40, 6.55, 7.15, 7.30, 7.45, 8.00, 8.20, 8.35, 
 
 8.,50, 9.05, 9.25, 9.40, 9.55, 10.10, 10.30, 10.45, 11.00. 
 Fare : Single Ticket, 20 cents ; Excursion Ticket, 25 cents. 
 
 The following lines of horse cars connect with the above trains at 
 Greenwood : Park and Vanderbilt Avenues, Adams Street and Fifth Avenue, 
 Fifth Avenue via Furman Street, Jay, Smith and Ninth Streets, Hamilton 
 Ferry and Ninth Street. Any of these cars may be reached from New York 
 by Fulton, Catherine, Wall, South and Hamilton Ferries. 
 
 A branch of this road connects with steamers at Norton's Point, (see 
 Steamboat Time Table.) Allow thirty minutes to make connections. Fare, 
 10 cents ; excursion, 15 cents. 
 
 Last Train Leaves at 11.00 P. M. 
 
OFFICIAL ^ME TABLES. 
 NEW YORK AND 8EA BEACH RAILROAD. 
 
 TO WEST IJRIGHTON BEACH. 
 
 The steamers Morrisania and Sylvan Stream leave New York, connect- 
 ing at Bay Ridge with trains for West Brighton Beach, as follows: 
 Twenty-second Street, N. R., A. M.— 9.45, 10.45, 11.45. 
 P. M.— 12.45, 1.45, 2.45, 3.45, 4.45, 5.45, 6.45, 7.45, 8.45. 
 Pier 43, Christopher Street, A. M.— 9.55, 10.55, 11.55. 
 P. M.— 12.5,5, 1.55, 2.55, 3.55, 4.55, 5.55, 6.55. 
 Pier 13, Cedar Street, A. M.— 10.10, 11.10. 
 P: M.— 12.10, 1.10, 2.10, 3.10, 4.10, 5.10, 6.10, 7.10. 
 
 Pier 1, Battery, A. M.— 10.15, 11.15. 
 
 P. M.— 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15, 4.15, 5.15, 7-15, 7.15. 
 
 Returning, leave West Brighton Beach for Bay Ridge and New York, 
 
 A. M.— 8.00, 9.20, 10.20, 11.20. 
 
 P. M.— 12.20, 1.20, t2.20, 3.20, 4.20, 5.20, 6.20, 7.20, *8.20, 9.30. 
 
 Trains marked thus * for Piers 1 and 13 only. 
 tConnecting with steamer Mary Powell. 
 
 Last Train Leaves 9.30 P. M. 
 
 HARLEM AND BAY RIDGE ROUTE. 
 
 The steamers Harlem and Shady Side leave Harlem (130th Street), con- 
 necting with trains at Bay Ridge, as follows : 
 A. M.— 9.05, 10.10. 
 P. M.— 1.1.5, 3.15, 4.15, 6.20. 
 
 Landing at 119th Street, Astoria, Greenpoint, Grand Street and Fulton 
 Ferry. 
 
 Fulton Ferry Pier, A. M.— 9.50, 11.00. 
 P. M.— 2.20, 4.20, 5.20, 7.20. 
 
 Returning, leave West Brighton Beach, A. M.— 10.20, 11.20. 
 P. M.— 2.20, 4.20, 5.20, 7.20. 
 
 Excursion tickets, fifty cents. Single trip, thirty cents. Children, 
 between 4 and 12 years of age, fifteen cents. 
 
 Last Boat Leaves at 7.20 P. M. 
 
 BROOKLYN, BATH AND CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD. 
 
 TO CONEY ISLAND. 
 
 Leave Greenwood, A. M.— 6.20, 7.20, 8.10, 9.00, 9.50, 10.40, 11.30, 12.00 M. 
 P. M.— 12.30, 1.00, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00, 4.30. 5.00, 5.30, 6.00, 6.30, 
 
 7.00, 7.30, 8.20, 9.10, 9.30, 10.00, 11.00. 
 Returning, A. M.— 7.30, 8.20, 9.10, 10.00, 10.50, 11.40. 
 P. M.— 12.20, 1.20, 1.50, 2.20, 2.50, 3.20, 3.50, 4.20, 4.50, 5.20, 5.50, 6.20, 6.50, 
 
 7.20, 7.50, 8.20, 8.50, 9.20, 9.50, 10.20. 
 
OFFICIAL TIME TABLES. 
 
 These trains connect with steamboats for New York at Locust Grove, 
 arriving tliere eleven minutes later. (See Steamboat Time Table.) 
 
 Fare : Excursion Ticket, from Greenwood or New York via Locust 
 Grove, fifty cents. 
 
 Last Train Leaves at 10.20 P. M. 
 
 HOKSE CARS.— (See Map.) 
 
 The Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Horse Cars run to and from 
 the island half hourly, up to 11,00 P. M. ; fare, excursion tickets fifteen cents. 
 This line connects with all Greenwood cars. 
 
STEAMBOATS, 
 
 WITH THEIR CONNECTIONS AND LANDING PLACES. 
 
 The steamers Rosedale, Idle wild, Chrystenah, Riverdale and Sylvan Dell, 
 from New York, leave 
 
 West Twenty-fourth Street, A. M.— 9.00, 10.00. 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00 M. 
 P. M.— 1.00, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00. 4.00, 5.00, 6.30, 7.30. 
 
 West Tenth Street, A. M.— 9.10, 10.10, 10.40, 11.10, 11.40. 
 P. M.— 12.10, 1.10, 1.40, 2.10, 2.40, 3.10, 4.10, 5.10, 6.40. 
 
 Franklin Street, A. M.— 9.20, 10.20, 10.50, 11.20, 11.50. 
 P. M.— 12.20, 1.20, 1.50, 2.20, 2.50, 3.20, 4.20, 5.20, 6.50. 
 
 Pier 2, A. M.— 9.30, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30. 12.00 M. 
 
 P. M.— 12.30, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 7.00. 
 
 Returning boats will leave Coney Island Point (now known as Norton's), 
 
 A. M.— 10.10, 11.20, 11.50. 
 
 P. M.— 12.20, 12.50, 1.20, 2.20, 3.20, 4.00, 4.30, 5.20, 6.30, 8.00, 10.00. 
 
 The 8.00 and 10.00 P. M. boats land- at Franklin and West Twenty-fourth 
 Streets only. 
 
 These boats connect with Culver's Beach Road. Fare : excursion ticket 
 to Norton's, 40 cents — to Brighton via railroad, 50 cents ; single ticket to 
 Norton's, 25 cents — to Brighton via railroad, 35 cents. Excursionists from 
 Cable's will allow themselves at least thirty minutes to connect by train 
 with the above boats. 
 
 Last Boat on this line from Norton's Landing Leaves at 10 P. M. 
 
 STEAMERS DIRECT TO THE TUBULAR PIER. 
 
 The steamers Americus, Minnie Cornell, J. B. Schuyler and Eliza Hancox, 
 from New York, leave 
 
 West Twenty-second Street, A. M.— 8.30, 9.15, 9.45, 10.45, 11.15. 
 P. M.— 12.30, 1.15, 1.45, 2.15, 3.15, 3.45, 4.45, 5.15, 6.15, 8.00. 
 
 Leroy Street, A. M.— 8.45, 9.30, 10.00, 11.00, 11.30. 
 
 P. M.— 12.45, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.30, 4.00, 5.00, 5.30, 6.30, 8.15. 
 
 Pier 2, N. R., A. M.— 9.00, 9.45, 10.15, 11.15, 11.45. 
 
 P. M.— 1.00, 1.45, 2.15, 2.45, 3.45, 4.15, 5.15, 5.45, 6.45, 8.30. 
 
OFFICIAL TIME TABLES. 
 
 Returning, leave Tubular Pier half-hourly up to 10.00 P. M. 
 
 Fare : single ticket, 35 cents ; excursion ticket, 50 cents ; which include 
 admission to the Pier. Returu tickets are good on either boat. 
 
 The steamers Grand Republic and Columbia also make special excur- 
 sions when the tide permits. 
 
 Last Boat Leaves at 10.00 P. M. 
 
 LOCUST GROVE ROUTE. 
 
 The saloon steamer Hampton leaves foot of Twenty- second Street, N. R., 
 New York, 9.15 A. M., and 12.15 and 3.30 P. M; foot of Leroy Street, 9.25 
 A. M., 12.25 and 3.50 P. M. Pier 13, foot of Cedar Street, 9.35 A. M., 12.35 and 
 4 P. M., connecting with the trains of the Brooklyn, Bath & Coney Island 
 R.R., leaving the Island at 11.15 A. M., 2.00 and 6. P. M. Fare twenty-five 
 cents ; excursion tickets, forty cents. 
 
 Last Boat Leaves at 6.00 P. M. 
 

 
 
 
 
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