m LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. i>g(>-Q^gtS^-g'3^Sg^2^i( (^^^f^ ^'€X£>'S<5XS/o^ GUIDE TO Roekaway Beach, MAP AND TIME TABLES, SHOWING THK DIFFERENT ROUTES FROM NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN, BY RAIL AND WATER. WITH A COMPLETE HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE GRANDEST POPULAR SEASIDE RESORT IN AMERICA, ALSO, AN ILLXJSTRj^TIOlSr OF THE NEW Roekaway Beach Hotel, The Largest and Grandest Structure of the kind in the World. Price, lO Oents. OAKLAND & CO., PUBLISHERS AND PEINTERS, 907 Beoadway, New York. COPYRIGHT SECURED— ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. mmm m&wmmf (SEASIDE LANDING,) ROCKAWAY BEACH, NEW YORK. REMSEN & WAINWRIG-HT, Proprietors: ELEGANT ACCOMMODATIONS. Finest Surf and Still Water Bathing In the World, Everj Con- venience and Every Comfort. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK. MAMMOTH ROCKAWAY BEACH, N. Y. :m:XJR^K^^^^ &: V ale IVTIIVE, Proprietors Largest and Best Dancing Floor on the Beach. Superb Restaurant, Finest Wines, Liquors, Segars, Ales, &e. ^ EVERYTHING GOOD AT POPULAR PRICES. "^^ HOTELS FAMILIES SUPPLIED FIRST CLASS FEMALE HELP, LABOR BUREAU, ISTo. aSOlintoxi Fle,Ge, (8th Stbeet) WILLIAM H. DANVERS, FEMALE HELP A SPEOIALTY. Proprietor. TRAINS TO ROCKAWAY BEACH STAET FEOM LONG ISLAND CITY— Hunters Point. FL.ATBUSH AVENUE— Brooklyn. BUSHAVICK AVENUE— Williamstourg, and are accessible by ferries, as follows:— TO LONG ISLAND CITY. [Huntee's Point]. Connections by Ferries from 34th Street; 7th Street; James Slip, (East Chambers Street); Wall Street Annex, (Pier 17, foot of Pine street. These ferries may be reached by conveyances as follows: 34th Steeet Feeey.^ — By Elevated Kailroads on 2d and 3d Avenues; by horse car lines, to wit: 4th Avenue Line; Madison Avenue Line; East Side Belt Line; 23d Street Line; Avenue C Line; Avenue B Line. 7th Steeet Feeey. — By horse car lines as follows: East Side Belt Line; Dry Dock and East Broadway Line; Avenue C Line; (from Chambers and West Streets). James Slip Feeey.— By horse car lines as follows: Peck Slip and Harlem, (1st and 2nd Avenue) Line; East Side Belt Line. Wall Steeet Annex — (Pier 17 foot of Pine street) — By East Side Belt Line of horse cars; by Broadway and Wall Street Stage Line. TO FLATBUSH AVENUE. [Beooklyn.] Connections by Ferries from South Ferry; Wall Street; Fulton Street; Catharine Street; a ad Street car lines in Brooklyn on Adam Street; Atlantic Avenue; and Fulton Street to Flatbush Avenue Depot. These ferries may be reached by conveyances as follows: South Feeey.— By Elevated Kailroad, 2d, 3d and 9th Avenue Lines; by Broadway and South Ferry Stage Lines; by horse car lines, to wit: East Side Belt Line; South Ferry and Vesey Street Linej West Side Belt Line. Wall Street Ferry.— By Broadway and Wall Street Stage Line; by East Side Belt horse railroad Line. Fulton Fekey. — By Elevated Kailroad, 2d and 3d Avenue Lines; by Broadway and Fulton Ferry Stage Lines; by horse car lines, to wit: East Side Belt Line; Bleecker Street and Fulton Ferry Line. Catharine Street Ferry. — By horse car lines to wit: East Side Belt Line; Peck Slip and Harlem, (1st and 2d Avsnue) Lines. TO BUSHWICK AVENUE. [Williamsburg.] Connections by ferries from Grand Street; Roosevelt Street, Houston Street; 10th Street; 23d Street; and horse cars to Bush- wick Avenue Depot, These ferries may be reached by conveyances as follows: — Grand Street Ferry.— By horse car lines, to wit: East Side Belt Line; Cortlandt and Grand Street Line; Desbrosses and Grand Street Line; 42d and Grand Street Line. Houston Street Ferry.— By horse car lines to wit: East Side Belt Line; 42d and Grand Street line. EoosEVELT Street Ferry. — By horse car lines to wit: East Side Belt Line: Peck Slip and Harlem, (1st and 2nd Avenues). 10th Street Ferry.— by horse car lines, to wit: East side Belt Line; Dry Dock and East Broadway Line; Avenue C. Line; 14th street and Union Square Line; Christopher and 10th Street Line. 23r) Street Ferry. — By Elevated railroad on 2d Avenue; by horse car lines to wit : East side Belt Line ; 23d street Line ; 1st and 2d Avenue Line; Dry Dock and East Broadway Line; Avenue C Line. The New York, Woodhaven and Eockaway Railroad Co., will commence running regular trains from each of the above points by or before July 15th, when trains will be run at frequent intervals, throughout the day and evening. Full schedules and time tables will be published in our next edition. ASAGOflBPAmiNYESTlNT WE OFFER THE FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS OF THE HEW YORK, WOODHAVES & ROCKAWAY RAILROAD CO. Interest 7 per cent, per anniim. Payable January 1st and July 1st in NEW YORK CITY. , Total amount of issiie, $1,000,000. This road will Control the entire Railroad Travel from Neiv York to JRockaway Beach, which, with the large new Hotel and accompanying improvements, is destined to be one of the finest Seaside Kesorts in the world ! The running time from New York to Rockaway will be but about 25 to 30 minutes. The road and its appoint- ments are of the highest character, and cannot fail to command a large and profitatle business. We offer these bonds at 106 and accrued interest. Investors can obtain full particulars and information at our office. FISK & HATCH, No. 5 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. THE MULTICRAM IS POSITIVELY THE BEST, CHEAPEST AND MOST DURABLE COPYING PAD MADE. It will produce rrom 1 to 200 copies of any writing or drawing in one or many colors. Invaluable to merchants, lawyers, architects and to all w^ho require copies of any writing or drawing. Price from. $2.00 to $3./)0, n^crorcUng to Size. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. THE MULTIGRAM COMPANY, 234 and 235 Broadway, opposite Post Office, New York. American Mining Stock Exchance, RATES OF COMMISSION. On Stock selling- at $2 oi' under, . . . .'?2.oo per 100 Sh; •■ or under .s.'i and ahovn S2 , 3.12.! •■ .MO •■ s.S . 6,2,S above s 10 i2..'>o WALTER S. RICHMOND & CO.. 4:{ Kxrhinmi- I'tiire .\t •nooudVrcanolnlbeworia Wki n nu.e MENT f S^mTS AJr^olWl BEATTY ^^ •nd, Sqwirt Mid-Si fuCly warr'anted for KEARSARGE HOUSE, NORTH CONWAY, N. H. O I' !<: > Ii"K<>>I .J IT IN K TILI^ OC:TOBKR. SPENCER HOUSE, ST. MARYS, G A., OPEN FROM OCTOBER TO MAY. J. W. THOMPSON, Rorknuny Bfnrli Holt linn \\ Be«h H AmerieanWineCo. ST. LOUIS, MO. Cook' Imperial and Extra Dry. Costs one half less than for- eign Champagne. FOR S.\LE BY .\LL THE 1 ,?-.,^™_ ^' ^ IN NEW YORK, .AND XT THE Summer Resorts n^USIOJ^L BOXES I 0\ patented by uf is supcnor 1 e IN ItRCHANGEABLE CYLINDER 1 \ ui- \\ ith this style yon cnn bny 1 rs The n imbei is limitless. Great \ IRIv B()\FS CIG VR ST.\NDS. DEOAN- IS SWISS 11 \( 1 s 11 tl u 1 L M. J. PAILLARD & CO., 680 Broadway, New York. "1 SH Boxps < vREi<[i 1 1 re:p\irk.u O. N. T. SPOOL COTTON OBTAINED THE HIGHEST AWARD OIVEN AT Paris Exposition, 1878, FOl; ANY THREAD, Either of Foreign or Domestic Manufacture. Geo, a, Clark & Bro,, SOLE AGENTS, KTew York. THE UNIVERSAL WRINGER, SEVEN SIZES, For families, hotels, launchies, bfithing houses, etc. A washing machines, and mangles for ironing withont heat. Metropolitan Manufacturing Co. :5-J CoitlsiiKlt !-i«i-.M-«. NEW YORK. THE DAINTIEST CIGAEETTE fragrant'vInitifail, ••MILD "-Rare Old Yn-ginia, " HALVES ••— Rare Old Peliqne and Vivgiliia. WM, 5. KIMBALL & CO,, Peehless Tobacco Works. Rochestei:, N. Y. AUGUSTIN & DUSEL, ACTS. 11 WARREN ST, CoUender Billiard Tatles, The Elegant new Style Popular Inlaid tables, WORLD RENOWNED PHELAN & COLLENDER Combination Cushions, THK II. >v. c<>LT^i:rsi)ii;ij <'o., 7NS B.,,..,l,va, . N>« York. WILLIAM HALL & SONS, WmiLES.^LE MANUFACTUKKKS OF DOORS, SASHES AND BLINDS, Hardwood Doors, Mouldings, General House Trimmings. 512--526 East 20th Street, NEW YORK. ROCK A WAY ROCKAWAY BEACH DESCRIPTIONS the pkogkess of popular favor to the sea; the rockaway beach hotel*, rapid transit travel, facilities, etc. ; superb marine pictures ; visitors' directory; the best hotels; the seaside house; THE HANOVER HOUSE; THE MAMOTH PAVILION; THE ROBERT emmett house ; the clarendon hotel ; ocean pavilion ; COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL; HILLIEr's SURF HOUSE Hepburn's new york pavilion. ATLAS hotel; SURF PAVILION ;KULAND'S SEASIDE PAVILION; GRAND REPUBLIC hotel; east ei^d hotel; sea view cottage; seaside walk HOUSE ; FRITZ SCHUBER's HOTEL ; GRIFFING's GROVE COTTAGE ; south side house; seaside drug store; hotel STUTTGART ; HAMMEL's HOTEL* THE HOLLAND house; ETC., ETC., ETC. BY / AUGUSTUS ST. CLAIR, NEW YORK, Copyright Secured. All Eights Reserved. MONEY!! MONEY!! The New York Syndicate LIIMIITEID. CAPITAL $250,000. SHARES $25 EACH. OFFICE, 11 WALL STREET. The only Company of the kind, incorporated under Ne^A^ York State Laws for DEALING IN STOCKS. It has paid $292 In dividends, in four months, on each $100 invested. DIVIDENDS MONTHLY. Persons desiring to invest large or small sums for dealing in stocks, will find the advantages offered by this Company superior to all others. Circulars and full information furnished on appli- cation. ^,^ W. R. DUNNING, Secretary. ROCKAWAY. Forty years ago Kockaway was, with the single exception of Saratoga Springs, the most famous and fashionable watering place in America. About the year 1833 the Marine Pavilion was built, and in its time was one of the most renowned of Summer hotels. It was two stories high, and contained about 150 rooms. Its piazza, 200 feet long and 25 feet broad, fronted the ocean, and was promenaded by the statesmen, leaders of society and fashion, and distinguished foreign visitors, during the palmy days of Jackson, Tyler and Van Buren. In 1864 it was consumed by fire, and thereafter the place resumed its desultory character, being abandoned as a popular water- ing place. Rockaway Beach was a dreary waste of sand heaps. It is nearly five miles long, and from an eighth to half a mile wide. The ocean front is almost a straight line while the Northern front, on Jamaica Bay, is as crooked as a ram's horn. The view of the ocean is unsur- passed, the beach can not be excelled for bathing, and all the sur- roundings are unexcej)tionably desirable. The atmosphere, even in the hottest weather is fresh, cool and delightful, and visitors ex- perience new insjjiration in inhaling the salty ocean breezes, and increased vigor from the saline tonic of surf bathing. In recent years these advantages have gradually come to be more generally realized, and many thousands of people have enjoyed them. American talent, enterprise and capital has now combined to give to Eockaway an immense impetus, the force of which can not abate, but must rapidly increase in future years. The construction of a new air-line double track railroad and the erection of a mammoth hotel, together with a wonderful transformation of the sand heaps into beautiful lawns, and flower beds, will render this the most popular and best of all seaside resorts. 8 GUIDE TO EOCKIWAY BEACH. The following lines are so faithfully descriptive of this delightful place that we gladly insert them for the gratification of the reader, ROCKAWAY. On auld Long Island's sea-girt shore. Many an kour I've whiled away. In liat'ning to the breakers roar That wash the beach at Rockaway. Transfix'd I've stood while Nature's lyre In one harmonions concert broke. And, catching its Promethean fir» My inmost soul to rapture woke. O ! how delightful 'tis to stroll Where murmuring winds and waters meet. Marking the billows as they roll And break, resistless, at your feet ; To watch young Iris as she dips Her mantle in the sparkling dew And chased by Sol, away she trips O'er the horizon's quiv'ring blue. On auld Long Island's sea-girt shore Many an hour I've whiled away. In listning to the breakers roar That wash the beach at Rockaway. Majestic scene! where Nature dwells Profound in everlasting love. While her unmeasur'd music swells The vaulted firmament above. GUIDE TO BOCBLA-W^AT BEACH. 9 THE PROGRESS OF POPULAR FAVOR TO THE SEA. The Summer-tide current of popular enthusiasm surging seaward IS almost marvelous, and the swelling proportions attained each year seem almost incredible, and, although there is no alarming depletion of inland resorts, the effect is already noticeable in certain instances, with indications that must be more pionounced in the early future. Thousands yet go to the hillsides, climb to the montain-tops, or flock to the mineral spring regions in search of pleasure and physical improvement; but hundreds of thousands swarm to the ocean shores in preference. The dry, clear atmosphere of the mountain echoes, the dewy morning air of the meadows, and the tingling relish of the spring waters have their measure of merit and attractiveness. But the current of Summer voyagers is veering strongly in the direction of the sea shore. There they gain the unequaled tonic of saline breezes tempered by the sunshine, and the stimulus of the briny bath in the waves, with showers of sparkling spray and the dash of the foaming surf. And, though mineral springs do not bubble forth from the sands, the waters of Saratoga and other springs are brought hither, fresh and relishsome for those who desire them. And in other respects this popular seaside resort combines with its own natural advantages many others common and peculiar, to inland watering places. THE ROCKAV/AY BEACH HOTEL. A COLOSSAL STRUCTURE. The Rockaway Beach Hotel is the largest, best appointed, and most admirably and conveniently located seaside caravansery in the world. The main hotel building is thirteen miles from the City Hall, New York. It has a frontage of 1080 feet on the ocean, also 1080 front- age on Jamaica Bay, with a piazza 70 feet wide by 1,500 feet in length, extending on three sides. The striicture is placed 18 feet above high water mark, is solidly and perfectly built, and thoroughly ventilated in every part. The water and gas supply furnished from the company's own works is sufificient for a city of 50,000 inhabitants. The quality of both gas and water is superlative. 10 GUIDE TO EOCKAWAX BEACH. The drainage system is believed to be up to the mark of absolute perfection; all the refuse matter is discharged through massive iron pipes at a point distant four miles from the hotel, and is carried by direct currents into Jamaica Bay, without the possibility of a reflux to any portion of these shores. Steam heat, by the most approved method, is distributed through- out 250 rooms, the halls, the j)arlors, and all public parts of the build- ing. Besides, 80 rooms have fire grates, 250 rooms have private baths, 500 rooms are supplied with running water; all the rooms connect, and each has a capacious closet for clothing, etc. There are four main hallways, each 1080 feet long, and wings each 250 feet long. There are ten stairways, five of which are enclosed in fire-proof masonry. There are two elevators in the observatory, which is 200 feet square on the toj) of the hotel, where there is a seating capacity for 1,000 persons. This elevation affords an unobstructed viev/ of the ocean, the bay, and the Long Island country for many miles. The construction of this colossal hotel has been conducted under the best auspices that money und talent can bring into requisition, the main objects in view being the safety, health, convenience and pleasure of the public— expense being altogether a secondary con- sideration. All of the arrangements are first-class, and are ample for the accommodation of 1,500 permanent guests on the American plan; and also for 6,000 guests on the European plan, with entirely sejDarate and distinct organizations for each. Messrs. Le Brun & Son are the architects of this magnificent edifice. Sufficient equipment will be provided for the comfortable and safe conveyance of from 60,000 to 70,000 passengers, each way daily. Annex boats will be run from various convenient points to con- nect with the Kockaway Beach trains at Hunter's Point. Arrangements are made by which tickets will be sold and baggage checked to Kockaway Beach, from prominent points on the Penn- sylvania Railroad, the Central railroad of New Jersey, and the Eail- roads generally running into New York City; and also with Dodd's Express Company, for selling tickets and checking baggage to and from any hotel, residence or place of business in New York City and the hotels at the Beach. GUIDE TO EOCKAWAY BEACH. 11 A WINTER RESORT. The Kockawat Beach Hotel will be maintained as a winter resort. The growing disposition of the people to seek the sea-side in the winter season, both for health and pleasure has been pleasantly and profitably illustrated in the crowded hotels in Atlantic City, N. J., during the winter of 1879, and 1880. The sea is never more beautiful, the air is ever healthful, bracing, and exhilarating. Quick, easy, comfortable access via. the splendid new railroad will afford every facility for invalids and business men in early and late hours. As has been heretofore mentioned, the hotel is admirably heated, and every comfort and luxury provided for winter guests. THE BATH HOUSES AND THE. BEACH. Adjoining the hotel are 2,500 single and 800 family bath houses, each being supplied with gas and running fresh water. Thus, bathers, on leaving the surf, may enjoy the luxury of shower baths at their pleasure. The beach is acknowledged to be unsurpassed in the world. It is smooth, compact, and entirely free from the various perils and in- conveniences that are the detracting features of other seaside resorts. Convenience, Pleasuke, Protection and Comfort. The company, being in absolute ownership of a large area of the Rockaway Peninsula, adjacent to the hotel, have made every pro- vision for the welfare of their patrons. In caring for their enjoyment and every comfort, they effectually exclude from the vicinity of their domain all the disagreeable surroundings that too often plague and mar the attractions of other seaside watering places. They are ever on the alert to add in every possible way any acd all desirable fea- tures that can contribute to the many unrivalled natural advantages of the location, and enhance the comfort and satisfaction of their guests. Rapid Transit Travel, Facilities, Etc. The facilities for reaching this magnificent place are unequaled. From New York, as well as from all parts of the country, special arrangements have been perfected for the immense summer travel to this place. The New York, Woodhaven and Rockaway standard gauge, double track railroad, extends from Hunters' Point, direct to 12 GUIDE TO KOCKAWAY BEACH. the hotel. There are also connecting lines from Bushwick, from Williamsburg and from Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, The road has been built and equipped with the special object of securing perfect safety, and attaining the best speed in the movement of trains. The cars are built upon the latest improved parlor patterns. The train service includes both express and way trains, so that passengers from the city termini are perfectly free from the tiresome and j^rovoking annoyance of stopping en-i-oide. Trains will always be provided to accommodate the public at short intervals, and with ample accommo- dation to any requisite limit. THE OCEAN ROUTE. Tkains run from the city to the sea in thirty minutes, in such frequency as to meet all public demands. A large fleet of steamers will touch at different points on the Hudson and East Kivers, and passing through the upper and lower bays will land passengers at the company's pier, close to the hotel. The route by water from New York to Rockaway Beach is very direct, the distance being about 26 miles, and the time occupied being about one hour and a half. The sail is the most delightlul in the world, and the voyageur from the heated metropolis enjoys fragrant, cooling sea-breezes, and an unrivaled marine panorama. The pass- age affords a sweeping view of the harbor and lower bay, with its shipping of every variety; and lovely scenery along the New Jersey, Long Island and Staten Island shores, including the city fronts of New York, Brooklyn, Jersey City; the picturesque villages of Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton, New Brighton, Stapleton and Tompkinsville; / also. Governors Island, Bedloes Island, the United States fortiflca- l tions, including Fort Columbus, Castle William, Fort Hamilton, Fort Wadsworth, and the historic Fort Lafayette; with Sandy Hook and the Nevesink Highlands, and the lighthouses, and Quarantine vessels and stations in the distance. Just before nearing Rockaway Bay the steamer's course runs cloa 3 to the Coney Island shore, where a com- plete view is obtained of the numerous hotels, the railroads, the iron- pier, the drives, the throngs of carriages, and the multitudes of pleasure seekers on the piazzas, the walks, and along the beach; and thousands of bathers disporting themselves in the briny surf. The passage by nights is even more novel and charming, when the GUIDE TO EOCKAWAY BEACH. 13 scene is reproduced with wierd and enchanting effect under the in- tense glare of electric lights which pale the clearest moonbeams, and penetrate the billows until they seem like waves of liquid fire. One trip suffices to show the delighted visitor the many excellencies and advantages — both natural and artificial — of Rockaway Beach. It is the Ne Plus Ultra of fashionable, popular and accessible metropolitan sea-side Summer resorts. THE NEW IRON PIER. The grand new Iron Pier is the largest and finest structure of its kind in the United States. It extends 1300 feet, from the beach out into the ocean, beyond the breakers, afl'ording good deep water, amply sufficient for the landing of the largest class- of steamers. Its general width is 31 1-2 feet, the pier head being 81 1-2 feet wide. In its proportions, as well as in its general construction, it surpasses the Iron Piers of Long Branch and Coney Island, in its special arrange- ments several important improvements having been added. Every span is braced, which gives it a degree of solidity and strength equal to the strains of the severest winter storms, and beyond that ever before attained in any iron work of this class. Its surface affords an acre of promenade over the ocean billows, and a delightful resort for visitors, who enjoy an unrivalled marine view, and obtain the full benefit of cool, refreshing, salt sea breezes. During the entire sum- mer season there will be concerts provided. At night it will be bril- liantly illuminated by 212 gas-jets, with colored globes of various tints and hues, and 80 large chandeliers. An awning extending over its entire length will nfford ample shade from the r^xys of the sun, as well as shelter from the rain ; and 150 flags will comprise its decora- tions. The only buildings will be the ticket office at the entrance, and the Pavilion at the pier-head. The admission from the shore is fixed at ten cents. A fleet of steamboats will make eight round trips daily, to and from New York direct. Excursion tickets are 50 cents; single tickets, 30 cents (including admission to the pier.) This grand structure is owned by " The Rockaway Beach Pier Com- pany." The contractors are "the National Construction Company, (limited). The engineers are Messrs. Maclay & Davis, who were also the engineers of the Long Branch and the Coney Island piers, and are managing directors of this Company. 14 GUIDE TO EOCKAWAY BEACH. The celebrated female diver, Miss Belle Bernhardt, will give exhi- bitions daily, and there will be other attractions on the pier during the season. SUPERB MARINE PICTURES. THE IDYLS OF THE SEASON. The situation of the new Rockaway Beach Hotel is admirable and grand, and commands a most magnificent prospect of the beautiful sea. From this point is an unimpeded view of the mighty deep, with its rolling billows of blue edging the distant horizon at the limit of eye-sight; and its nearer surf, seething, roaring, flashing and foam- ing with exhausted force against the white sandy beach. Here is an ever-changing, never-ceasing kaleidoscope of marine pictures of steamships and sailing vessels of every variety and nationality. The smoke wreaths floating in the air above the steamers' funnels, the white wings of canvas spread to the breeze above the ships' decks, ex- cursion steamboats and yachts nearer shore, approaching, passing, receding into view and out of sight, during all the hours of the day,' and in the moonbeams or under the starlight of night, constitutes a panorama of absorbing and tireless interest. Occasionally there will occur the pleasurable excitement of an ocean yacht race; the animated spectacle of thousands of bathers frolicking in the surf, with avast number of lookers on along the beach, all day and late into the evening. While the melodious strains of a superb orchestra re- sound in the air on the immense piazzas. The picture is incomplete without noticing the groups of happy children romping, playing croquet and other juvenile games upon the wide plateau. All this is enjoyed by the guests from their rooms overlooking the sea, their promenades, or the parlors. From the time they awake in the crisp, bracing air of the morning, wafted from the salty billows, until the hour of retiring, when the sonorous echoes of the surf sing them to sleep as with a soothing lullaby, and the cool Atlantic zephyrs fan them through dreamland, there is no dearth of amuse- ment. Such are the idyls of the season at midsummer tide at this great hotel. The more substantial and indispensable items of attrac- tion, as set forth at length and in full in the sumptuously spread and well-served tables, are all that heart could wish for. The inner and outer man has all the appetizing requirements more than satisfied by the surpassing and ample provision of the master artists of the cuisine. GUIDE TO EOCKAWAT BEACH. 15 VISITORS' DIRECTORY. Wheee to go and how to get there. Notes of thic best Hotels and OTHER FIRST-CLASS ReSORTS AT RoCKAWAT BeACH. The publishers of this Guide have exercised the greatest care in its compilation, their main purpose being to enable visitors to this un- equalled sea-side resort to find just such public houses as -will be suitable to their expectations as regards location, surroundings, style and expense. None but reputable and well-conducted houses have been admitted to these pages, and by consulting them the reader will avoid all doubts and mistakes. Respectable Houses and Reasonable Prices. The public houses here described are conducted under excellent regulations, and their managers exert themselves in e\ery possible way to secure and i^romote the comfort and pleasure of their patrons. Their charges are reasonable and their accommodations most ample and excellent. The prices for good meals vary from forty cents to seventy-five cents. Dinners, suppers, etc., called for in extra style, range from one dollar to one dollar and a half; meats, fish, oysters, clams, pastry, ice cream, with chicken, etc., are furnished in the res- taurants as cheaply as any one can wish. Soda, lemonade, beer, wines, liquors and segars are also charged for at ordinary and reason- able prices. The quality is excellent, and visitors will experience complete satisfaction not only in respect to the retreshments they obtain, but in the charges they pay, and the handsome treatment they will invariably receive. Ladies, families, and children will be politely attended to, and most amply protected from everything dis- agreeable. This latter feature will be noted as one of the most credit- able peculiarities of Rockaway Beach. SURF BATHING. There is no beach in the world equal to that of Rockaway. The sandy shore is of almost silvery whiteness, and it shelves gently and gradually toward deep water. It is always clean, and never can be polluted by the filth which floats from New York and scums the shores along Bay Ridge, Bath, and Coney Island. There is ab- solutely NO UNDERTOW, and bathers are subject to no peril whatever. Life-lines, life-boats, and an efficient coast-guard composed of expert 16 GUIDE TO KOCKAWAY BEACH. seamen, with a corps of powerful swimmers, are always in readiness to watch and warn the careless, and to rescue such foolhardy persons as will occasionally appear on the beach. SELECT HOTELS. THE SEASIDE HOUSE. This old established and favorite house has for a score of years maintained its high repute as a superb first-class inn. The proprie- tors are Messrs. Remsen & Wainwright. who are well known to many thousands of visitors. Mr. James Remsen justly enjoys the credit of being the pioneer of enter j) rise, perseverance and success in connec- tion with the hotel interests especii.lly, and the welfare and advance- ment of Rockaway Beach generally. Nearly thirty years ago he fore- saw the immense advantages that are now realized, and then, when land was considered almost worthless, he commenced to purchase, and upon securing a large tract, opened a hotel. At that time his friends believed bim to be deranged, and instead of squandering his time and money on sand heaps, they thought he might be better placed in a lunatic asylum, but to-day they entertain very different opinions. After long years of patient waiting and earnest work, his predictions are fulfilled, and Rockaway Beach has entered upon an era of unprecedented prosperity. Mr. Wm. Wainwright, his partner in the hotel, a courteous, pleasant gentleman, has been located here for several years, and together they conduct the house in a manner second to no other resort of its kind. The building is situated direct- ly in front of the three piers known as the seaside landing, on Jamaica Bay, where all the steamboats discharge their passengers, and from its piazzas and windows it commands a sweeping view of the ocean, the bay and the new colossal hotel. It is also near both of the railroad stations (two minutes walk only), and fronts West- wardly on Remsen Avenue, the principal thoroughfare. The piazzas are thirteen feet wide, extending on three sides of the house on the first and second stories. The building which is three stories in height has been thoroughly renovated, a new Mansard story added, and has elegant accommodations for nearly 300 guests. Heating facilities are supplied to 16 of the best rooms, in the fall season. The appointments are new and handsome, the table is famous for neatness, luxury and abundance, and the charges are always reason- GUIDE TO ROCKAWAY BEACH. 17 able. The dining room seats 200 persons. The wine room is in a separate building across the avenue, and on the main pier is a spacious first class restaurant. Connected with this establishment is the Surf Pavilion, situated on the beach, at the other end of Eem- sen Avenue, about five minutes' walk over the broad plank walk. It has a very extensive platform, commanding a fine view of the sea and the new iron pier, and on the upper fioors has 20 sleeping rooms facing the ocean. There 600 bath houses, with ample attendance. A catamaran and expert swimmers are always on auty for the benefit oi guests. The Lion Brewery lager is served at this seaside establish- ment. MEYEE'S HOTEL. Directly opposite the grand new Iron Pier is situated the well known and favorite " Meyer's Hotel." Its genial and enterprising proprietor has attained a well merited success by his earnest and assiduous attention to the wants of his guests, and the admirable perfection always maintained in the management of his splendid hotel. He personally supervises all the details of his business, and his courtesy and the thoroughness of his system is a theme of com- plimentary comment among thousands of patrons. The house is 150x100 feet, and has about 100 superior rooms, all airy, neat, pleasant, and furnished with every comfort. It has been completely renovated and is in excellent condition, the parlors, din- ing room, wine room, etc., being unsurpassed on the Beach. About 150 boarders can be accommodated in elegant style. There are 800 bathing houses, with separate place for ladies, new bathing suits, shoes, hats, etc. Nonpareil life rafts are kept constantly on duty, in charge of expert seamen for the protection of bathers. The terms for board are from $12 to $20 per week according to the location of rooms, Mr. Samuel Meyer's commenced this enterprise five years ago in a house 20x40 feet, and his present splendid success is directly due to his energy, perseverence and liberal treatmert of all who patronize him. He owns land from the Beach to the railroad, one of the finest loca- tions at Kockaway, and ceded the privileges enabling the Pier Com- pany to erect and maintain their splendid structure. The restaurant is conducted in superb style by Mr. Baust, one of the best of New York caterers. 18 GUIDE TO EOCKA.WAY BEACH. ATLAS HOTEL. Eastward a short distance from the grand new Iron Pier, is situated the Atlas Hotel, one of the newest and best built houses along the beach. It is on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Henry street, and has a magnificent frontage on the sea. The piazzas are 112x25 feet, and they command a lovely niiirine view. There are accommodations of a superior class for 150 boarders, and a very complete restaurant is attached, where meals can be oidered at all hours, and at the most reasonable prices. There are 200 bath houses, all new, 5x5 in size, 12 feet ceilings, with splendid ventilation at the top, both back and front. An excellent regular dinner is served for 75 cents. A fine plank walk 13 feet wide leads to the second steamboat landing, and to the railroad stations. Expert swimmers and a catamaran are always on duty for the benefit of bathers. Messrs. Curley & Sheeran are the proprietors, and they entertain a large number of the best class of patrons. There is no superior seaside hotel in the country. Huber's and Urban & Abbot's lager is kept at this house. THE MAMMOTH PAVILION. Among the notable featra-es of the place is the Mammoth Pavilion, under the proprietary management of Messrs. Murray & Valentine. This is one of the best known establishments on the beach, and has justly won the high reputation that it enjoys among many thousands of patrons. It is very centrally located on the corner of Remsen and Ocean Avenues directly opposite the grand new iron pier, aud com- mands a most magnificent view of the oaean and the beach. The premises are two stories high, and 160x120 feet in dimensions. On the first floor is an extensive and completely appointed restaurant, where meals and refreshments of all kinds and of the very best quality are served at popular prices. The dancing platform, (which has been removed to the second floor) is one of the largest and best to be found at anv seaside resort. Superb music is furnished by Prof. Kreyer's Novelty Theatre Band. The proprietors, Mr. Sandford Murray and Mr. Thomas Valentine are widely and popularly known among hosts of friends and patrons, and they have achieved a well merited success in their enterprise. The Pilsner and Lion Brewery Beer is kept at this establishment. GUIDE TO EOCKA.WAY BEACH. 19 SUKF PAVILION. This very popular and successful house is situated on the corner of Elderts and Ocean avenues, and is very easily reached by a fine plank walk from Eldert's landing, and from the railroad station. It has 443 feet frontage on the beach, and affords a magnificent view of the broad Atlantic. The dancing floor is 80x40 feet in the main build- ing, and 40x50 feet in the extension. There are elegant accommo- dations for 25 boarders. The restaurant seats 125 persons, and re- freshments can be ordered at all hours. A splendid regular dinner is served for 75 cents, and an extra dinner for one dollar. The build- ing is one of the best to be found at any seaside resort, and the danc- ing platform has the advantage of being enclosed quickly by large shutters in case of a sudden shower, or a high wind. There are 300 bathing houses in charge of polite attendants. Expert swimmers and a life boat are always on duty for the benefit of bathers. The proprietors are Messrs. Harper & Stumpf. The former was for years proprietor of the celebrated resort at the corner of Pine street and Broadvray, and was always noted as a connoisieur of fine liquors. He is of an amphibious nature and " takes to the water like a duck," and has frequently rescued bathers who ventured foolishly into peril. All of the arrangements are first-class, and all charges are reasonable. Music is always in attendance, and there are nightly " hops," closing at 10 1-2, except on grand ball occasions. This house has no superior. Otto Huber's liquor is served here. RULAND'S SEASIDE PAVILION. This elegant and commodious establishment at the corner of Holland and Ocean Avenues, has been enlarged and completely renovated, and is one of the most admirably arranged and well- conducted Summer hotels in the country. It stands within twenty feet of the surf, and commands an unsurpassed view of the ocean, the beach, and the grand new Iron Pier. The dancing platform is 75x90 feet, and the dining room 30x100 feet, are always cool and delightful with the salt sea-breezes wafted from the ocean. A promenade veranda 350 feet in length by 15 feet in width, surrounds the build- ing. A fine bar, a shooting gallery, and a bowling alley is connected with the house. There are 30 large, airy, well-furnished sleeping rooms. The restaurant is unexcelled, and meals are furnished on the 20 GUIDE TO EOCKAWAY BEACH. European plan promptly at all hours. Dinners in various styles are served at from 75 cents to $1.50. Everything is first-class, and all charges are reasonable. Mr. Albert Ruland, the popular proprietor, gives his personal attention to all details, and every guest receives thorough attention. Liberal arrangements are made for board by the day, or the week, and with pic-nics and excursions. Superb music is supplied by Prof. Zeigler's brass and string band. There are 150 bath houses, and the finest surf bathing in the world, THE EGBERT EMMET HOUSE Has a very superior location on Ocean Avenue, just above Remsen Avenue, and near the grand new Iron Pier. The broad and extensive platforms afibrd a most delightful view of the beach and the surf, and give visitors the full benefits of the cool, refreshing, salt sea-breezes. The restaurant is very large and complete, and a great number of people can be accommodated. Everything is first-class and in abun- dance. There is also a private dining room, and sleeping rooms for about 100 guests. Dinner is served for fifty cents. Wines, liquors, beer, and cigars of the first quality are supplied. The charges are always reasonable, and everybody is made comfortable and happy under the excellent arrangements of the gentlemanly proprietor and his good lady — Mr. and Mrs. John Flanagan. There are 100 bath houses connected with this establishment. THE CLARENDON HOTEL Has an advantageous and beautiful location on Ocean Aveniae, and near the great new Iron Pier. From its broad platform is afforded a splendid marine view, audits beach frontage gives excellent privileges for bathing in the curling surf. The proprietor is Mr. Hiram E. Leman, and his system of arrangements are so complete and ex- tensive that none of his numerous guests ever lack attention or go away without perfect satisfaction. He conducts an excellent restaurant, and is quite noted for getting iip good dinners. Various retreshments, including ales, wines, lager, cigars, etc., are served in first-class style, and the quality is unexceptionally fine. Meals can be ordered at all times at most reasonable prices. A good dinner is served for 50 cents, a splendid dinner for 75 cents, an extra dinner for one dollar. There are 200 bath houses, with polite attendants in charge. OCEAN PAVILION. Thousands of our readers will recall the name of Fayette Welch, of minstrelsy fame, and many will doubtless recollect with pleasure the entertainment they have enjoyed on some occasion when attending the performances of his troupes. Those who have the good fortune to visit his Ocean Pavilion by the surf at Rockaway Beach, will find him just as genial and enjoyable in the character of " mine host," pre- siding at his cheery inn. The situation is most convenient and de- GUIDE TO ROCKA.WAT BEACH. 21 lightful ; the house is well appointed, and guests are made to feel not only happy, but at home. Refreshments of all kinds, first-class, and in abundance are furnished to order, and excellent surf bathing also. There are fifty good bath houses, and j)olite and ample attendance. Prices are reasonable and excursion parties will always find the best of accommodation. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL. This house is located by the corner of Remsen and Ocean Avenues, and is but two minutes' walk from the grand new Iron Pier, and is less than five minutes' walk from the Railroad stations, as well as the seaside steamboat landings, one of the most central points on the Beach. It is very spacious, well arranged and liberally conducted. There are 15 sleeping rooms for guests, an extensive restaurant accommo- dating 250 persons. There are 150 bathing rooms. The proprietors, Messrs. Horn & Johnson, have made important and extensive altera- tions and additions, and now present vurious new attractions for the pleasure and comfort of their patrons. Wagons drawn by goats, and also bycicles will be furnished to de- light children, and a shooting gallerj^ is to be arranged on the ground floor. The platform has been extended around the building and beer will be served on the beach. The view of the ocean, the Iron Pier and the surf from this house is magnificent, and the cool, refreshing sea breezes are always most enjoyable. Dinner is served for 40 cents, and meals to order in the restaurant are at most reasonable prices. Hubert's lager is kept at this house. HILLIER'S SURF HOUSE. This house has a fine location, being not far from the new Iron Pier, and is next in line with the colossal new Rockaway Beach Hotel. The premises extend to and cover 500 feet of the ocean beach, where the bathing is superb. The hotel is situated upon a slight elevation, and guests have the broad expanse of the sea, as well as the beach in iull view from their piazzas and from their rooms. The surroundings are most desirable, and it is quite convenient to the seaside landing, the new Iron Pier, nnd the railroad stations. The Messrs. Hillier have an excellent restaurant, and supply refresh- ments of all kinds to order. Their wines, liquors, segars, lager, etc. are of fine quality, and their jsrices are always reasonable. They are about to add largely to their accommodations, and will make their place more attractive than ever. They have 250 bath houses, with polite attendants. HEPBURN'S NEW YORK PAVILION Is quite a favorite resort for manj' New Yorkers who have the best of opinions as to the proprietors' good taste and management of this popular place. The house is ke^Dt in New I'^ork style, and od New York prices, the hotel and restaurant being on the European plan. 22 GUIDE TO EOOKAWAY BEACH. Pic-nic and private parties are accommodated free of charge, and every provision is made for their comfort and convenience. There is no better location on the beach. There are sleeping accommodations for about 40 persons, and the restaurant can supply the wants of about 600. There are 280 bath houses, with the best of att ndants. The dancing platform is very extensive, and commands an unsur- passed view ot the ocean. Everything is first-class, and patrons of this establishment are unanimous in their praise of its able and efficient management. All prices are reasonable, and no house on the beach can boast of better arrangements. GRAND EEPUBLIC HOTEL. The Grand Republic Hotel and Vienna Cafe, may be enumerated among the new and interesting features of the Beach. It is finely located, having an advantageous frontage on Ocean Avenue, in full view of the great Iron Pier, and in the midst of the long line of sum- mer hotels. The dancing platform is 100x200 feet, and the merry dancers enjoy the cooling sea breeze as they trip to the charming music of the band, (which consists of 15 instruments. ) The house is conveniently arranged and well conducted by the proprietors, Mr. Kieman Coghlan and Mr. Julius Einkinstein, who are popularlj^ known to a large circle of patrons and friends. There are 300 sleep- ing rooms and a fine restaurant with accommodations for 500 per- sons. There are also 200 bath houses, and watchmen, swimmers and life-lines amply provided. An excellent regular dinaei is fur- nished for 75 cents, and all charges in the restaurant and at the bar are reasonable. Everything is first-class. This is a favorite resort for thousands. EAST END HOTEL. This new and splendid hotel has one of the best locations at Rockaway Beach. The site is upon high ground, and the house faces the ocean It is most admirably and conveniently arranged, is newly and handsomely furnished, and all the surroundings are unexcep- tionally pleasant. There are 120 rooms which are large, airy, and cheerful, and arranged singly and in suits. The spacious dining hall is one of the most delightful to be found, the numerous windows ad- mitting the cooling sea-breezes at all times. There are smoking and reading rooms attached, also a restaurant where guests are served by bill of fare. Regular meals are ready upon the arrival of all boats and trains, which bring passengers within a short distance. Adjacent is an extensive pavilion and dancing platform, situated but a few feet from the surf for the use of guests, excursionists, etc. There are also 300 new, improved and commodious bath houses, with choice suits, and every precaution for the safety of patrons. All charges are very reasonable. Terms for regular or transient board can be arranged favorably upon application to the proprietor. GUIDE TO KOCKAWAT BEACH. 23 HOTEL STUTTGART. This splendid house has one of the finest locations on the beach, being on the corner of Conway and Ocean Avenues, and right next to the grand new Iron Pier. A broad plank walk leads from here to the railroad station, and the steamboat landings. Very important improvements have been made by the proprietor, Mr. Henry Hill- meyer. The platforms are 58x25 and 67x22. Board can be had by the day or the week at reasonable prices, and there is a restaurant where a splendid regular dinner is served for 75 cents, and meals can be had to order at all hours. Ales, wines, liquors and cigars, and everything pertaining to a first-cla<^s hotel, are the very best. There are 25 lodging rooms and 150 bath houses, with the finest new flannel suits. Gas is supplied throughout the building. The new dancing platform is one of the best to be found anywhere, and the view of the ocean, the Iron Pier, etc., the cool breezes, the surf bathing, and the splendid music can not be excelled. New York, Cincinnati, and Milwaukie lager is served at this hotel. HAMMELL'S HOTEL. Is very finely situated, facing Jamaica Bay and commanding an ex- tensive and beautiful view of the water and the surrounding country. Just in front of the house is Hammell's Pier, the last steamboat land- ing. Mr. Louis Hammell, the proprietor, has been here many years, and owns several buildings and a large tract of land extending across the Peninsula, from the Ocean to the Bay. The hotel has about 100 rooms, and all of its appointments are elegant and comfortable, and calculated to please the best class of family boarders. Guests are served with regular meals, or a la carte. Regular dinners in excellent style are from 75 cents to one dollar. The bar room is opposite and separate from the hotel itself. Regular or transient board on the most reason- able terms. There is a large dancing platform for excursionists, and every facility for clam bakes, chowder, etc. There are 100 bathhouses, and excellent still water bathing. Music is provided semi-weekly. HAMMELL'S SURF PAVILION. Under the able and efficient management of Mr. Megarus, has the most prominent portion on the lower part of the Beach. There has been a new and elegant pavilion built, extending out to the surf farthest of asy other, and its dancing platforms are superb. From this point a view of all the beach is attainable, from FarRockaway to the Iron Pier, and the colossal new hotel. An excellent restaurant is attached where meals are served at all hours in the best style. There are new and finely furnished rooms in the upper part, and board can be obtained reasonably. The platforms are 100x48 and 80x36, and have excellent accommodations for pic-nics and sociables. There are 200 bath houses and the finest surf bathing in the world. 24 GUIDE TO EOCKAWAY BEACH. SEA VIEW COTTAGE. Of the multitudes who swarm to Kockaway Beach, thousands will recollect Mr. J. H. Waters, formerly of Elm Park, Staten Island, and also of the Central House, Canal street, (near Earle's Hotel), N. Y. He is now proprietor of the Sea View Cottage, on Kemsen Avenue, situated about miaway between the seaside landing and the ocean beach. His house is new and remarkably well arranged, and well kept, and can accommodate about 30 guests. All the rooms are pleasant, the dining room being 30x40 feet, with a sixteen foot ceiling, and all the doors and windows have wire gauze enclosures, eflfectually excluding flies and mosquitoes. The kitchen has such draught, sea- breeze ventilation, that no odors of cooking can be perceived. Every- thing is homelike and clean. The house is kept on the American and European plans. A splendid regular dinner is served at 60 cents, and meals are promptly furnished to order at all hours. The wines, cigars, etc., are superlative, and as a select, quiet resort, it is one of the distinctive features of the place. Abbot & Urban's lager is served cool from sunrise to midnight. SEASIDE WALK HOUSE. This extensive and well arranged establishment is very centrally located on Remsen Avf.^nue, between the seaside landing and the beach, and its piazza joins the platform of the Long Island Railroad Depot. The genial proj^rietor, Alderman E. E. Datz, of Jersey City, IS "the right man in the right place," socially and politically, and conducts this hotel in admirable style. The house is very extensive, and includes a very capacious restaurant, a fine bar, lodging rooms, and a large pic-nic grove. There is no better situation in this vicin- ity. Private board can be obtained by the day or week. Elegant regular dinners are served at one dollar, and meals can be had to order in the restaurant on the European jDlan, at all hours, at most reasonable prices. All the delicacies of the season are furnished, and sea-food, clams, fish, etc., is a specialty. The wines, liquors, cigars, etc., are the choicest. Excellent misic is provided. Otto Huber's lager is drawn fresh and cool from the wood. ATLANTIC PARK HOTEL. The extreme end of the long line of summer hotels on Rockaway Beach, is considered by many the most desirable portion of this famous watering place, and that is the location of the Atlantic Park Hotel, one of the best public houses along the Long Island seaboard. At this point the surf bathing is exceptionally fine and all the sur- roundings are charming. The hotel stands on elevated ground, and commands a magnificent view of the ocean, the bay, and the adjacent country. Attached is a large and beautiful grove for excursionists, where under the shade of the fragant cedars they can enjoy the full benefit of the cool sea breezes. There is a very large superior danc- ing platform, a shooting gallery and bowling alleys. The house con- GUIDE TO EOOKAWAY BEACH. 25 tains pleasant rooms for numerous guests, and a very excellent restaurant furnishes meals at all hours. The wines, liquors, lagre and cigars are the very best, everything is first-class, and all charges are reasonable. There are 200 bathing houses. A broad plank walk leads direct to the railroad station, and to Hammell's steamboat land- ing. Capt. John Kreuscher, of Brooklyn, is the popular proprietor. THE HANOVER HOUSE Is located between the two railroads, and not far from the new Iron Pier, in a very central position. This is a new and finely built edi- fice, and is surrounded by a grove of cedars, where tables and seats are provided for guests who prefer refreshments in the open air. The proprietor, Mr. L. A. Wollenweber, presents every attraction possible to visitors. There are nine sleeping rooms which are rented by the day or the week, and meals can be had in the restaurant at all hours. The lager, wines, segars and liquors are of the very best quality. There are two new and splendid billiard tables of Decker's best make. This place is very near the seaside landing, as well as to the railroad stations, as well as to the new grand Iron Pier, (five minutes' walk only being required) and is one of the most desirable resorts of its kind on the Beach. GRIFFING'S GROVE COTTAGE. Thousands who read this guide will have pleasant recollections of the popular resort known as •' the Little Coporal" located in Fourteenth street, next door to the Lyceum Theatre. New York, and of its popular conductor who is now proprietor of Griffiug's Grove Cottage, at Rock- away Beach. This cosey house is about midway between the sea side landing, and the beach, and its piazza joins the platform of the L. I. Railroad Station. Here are superior grove accommodations for pic- nic parties, besides a restaurant very pleasantly arranged in the house. Meals are furnished to order at all hours, at popular prices, and roast clams are a specialty. All trains stop at the door. The finest wines, segars, etc., are furnished, and everything is first-class. FRITZ SCHUBER'S HOTEL. This is one of the largest hotels on the beach and is situated most eligibly and conveniently on Remsen avenue, just opposite the museum and half way between the seaside landing and the ocean beach. The proprietor, Mr. Fritz Schuber, is the owner also of the well known and popular restaurant at No. 91 Walker street, between Broadway and Elm street New York. His name is a sufficient guar- antee as to the style and character of his arrangements, and many will enjoy the best of entertainment here this Summer. There are about 60 elegantly furnished rooms to let, and the restaurant seats about 150 persons. Meals are furnished at all hours, promptly, and all the delicacies of the season are on hand. The wines, lager and 26 GUIDE TO EOOKAWAY BEACH. segars are the best, and all charges are very reasonable. There is a fine grove attached to the house, also a bowling alley and a shooting gallery. JOHN F. KYAN'S. Lovers of bivalves will find just what they want at tlie establish- ment of Mr. John F. Ryan, (in Schuber's block), who keeps an ex- cellent selected stock of oysters and clams, which are brought twice a day fresh from their salt sea bed. Claims are his specialty, and those who relish them, will find their heart's desire at Ryan's resort. MEHRTEN'S. Mehrten is another of the good fellows who take pride and use care in giving their customers the very best attention. At this place is kept an exceedingly nice stock of segars, tobacco, etc., also home brewed beer. Attached is a neat, cool and comfortable tonsorial pavilion where three artists are always on duty. He also deals in stationery and gent's furnishing goods. SOUTH SIDE HOUSE. This popular and successful hotel is most admirably conducted bj'- its proprietor, Mr, Asa W. Craft, whose name is familiar to many who ' will remember the neat and pleasant inn that he formerly kept in 27th street. New York, opposite the old New Haven Railroad Depot. His present location is on Remsen avenue, the main thoroughfare between the sea side landing on Jamaica Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean Beach, and grand new Iron Pier. There are accommodations for 40 boarders on the European plan, the restaurant furnishing the choicest delicacies of the season, to order, and promptly. An elegant regular dinner is served for 50 cents. The finest wines, liquors and cigars are kept at the bar. All charges are very reasonable and every- thing is first-cla^s (as was always the case in the inns kept by mine host Craft. ) Otto Huber's lager is kept at this establishment. THE HOLLAND HOUSE. This is strictly a family hotel, of the quietest, neatest and most comfortable character, and is the oldest in the vicinity. Mrs. Holland, the matronly owner, manages everything personally, and every guest receives particular attention and good care. There are about 25 rooms very pleasantly located and nicely furnished. Visitors who desire a good, quiet, and admirably conducted home will find it here. Mr. Michael Holland is associated with his mother in the management of affairs. A fine regular dinner is served for 75 cents, and board either weekly or transient, can be had at very fair prices. The lo- cation is near Holland's Station, L. I. Railroad, and third landing by boat. GROBE & BECKER. These gentlemen are proprietors of a finely located pavilion on Ocean Avenue; at Holland Station. Their platform is 100x40 feet, GUIDE TO ROOKAWAT BEACH. 27 and affords a fine prospect of the great Atlantic, whose curling surf at this point presents great attractions to bathers. The restaurant is admirably managed, and is capable of seating 200 persons. Meals on the European plan are served to order at short notice, at all hoars, at reasonable prices. A very excellenl. regular dinner is provided for 75 cents. The choicest wines, liquors, beer and segars are furnished at the bar. There is a shooting gallery and 125 bath houses. A superb band is always in attendance. The Oriental Brewery supplies the lager to this establishment. SEA SIDE DRUG STORE. At the most central point on Remsen Avenue is located the drug store of Messrs. Vincent & Muir. Such an establishment ranks high among the most important necessities of the place. The proprietors are gentlemen of eminent fitness for their business, their experience, training, education and pleasant address constituting the best of recommendations. They give particular attention to the compound- ing of physicians' prescriptions, at all hours, and always keep on hand a full stock of fresh drugs, medicines, toilet articles, etc. Also a variety of choice native and tropical fruits. Soda water with the richest flavored syrups, also cigars and tobacco. This location is directly opposite the Museum. THE MECHANICAL MUSEUM. By far the most interesting place to visit at Rockaway Beach, ex- cepting the grand new colossal hotel, is Allen's Mechanical Museum. This institution is not to be compared with the pretentious and worthless " shows " that sometimes are met with at popular resorts, but is a remarkable and superior combination of artistic, mechanical, and scientitic wonders that are unrivalled in the world. Mr. Norman Allen, its originator, has achieved merited distinction as a scientist and inventor, and numerous testimonials from eminent scholars and men of genius prove the high order of talent and skill that he has at- tained. The Museum is situated at the most central point, being on Remsen Avenue, midway between the Seaside landing and the grand Iron Pier. The building is two stories in height, and covers 100x200 feet of ground. Rising above the structure is a Chinese Trellis Tower", 75 feet high, with a circular iron stairway, from the top of which a magnificent view of the ocean and the surrounding country is afforded. Recently he has added $25,000 worth of wax figures, among which are Washington crossing the Delaware, Napoleon III. lying in state (groups); the crown Prince of Germany, Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, Queen Victoria, Longfellow, Prince of Wales in full regalia, M. W. G. M., G.— of England, Sleeping Beauty, Good Samaritan, Rip Van Winkle, John Hancock, Benj. Franklin, John Quincy Adams, Martha Washington, Presidents Grant and Lincoln; Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Jefferson Davis, etc. ; Washington on horse- 28 GUIDE TO BOCKAWAY BEACH. back, and Rip Van Winkle awakening fiom his long sleep are moving figures, most wonderfully life-like. The tropical forest with flying birds, the trains of cars run by locomotives with real steam, minature cascades, Rocky Mountain scenery, village and farm scenes, Niagara Falls, with real water, steamboats sailing in lakes, West Virginia scenery, over-shot mills in operation, blacksmiths at work, mechanical figures representing ball- room scenes, cat tea-parties, etc., are marvelously beautiful and strikingly interesting. This array of intricate and ingenious mechanism is moved with wonderfully natural effect by a stationary steam engine. The other attractions consist of the Elephants, the Mammoth, the Sea Serpent, the Giant and Giantess, (18 feet high, ) the trained Gorilla, the monkeys, etc., the diorama and music. Lectures and performances are given at intervals through the day. Although less extensive, this is a more interesting and instructive exhibition than Barnum's (former) Museum. THE MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE The Mechanical Orguinette Co., CLARET WINES. lite juices. AIho, tli(! higher (/ratios of t-Ktueiued yoiiVM. .lOIIlM IMIIVCAN'S SCINM I'MOIV SHIAllE. PLAIVTEIV'S C. & C. CAPSULES .vi».»*i i^io For livUiuK l^uinino and otlu-i- njiuML-ouf* Mvilieilu's, r'rro from tnste or Riuell, pri-Herving the teotli, nnd preveuliuf^ irritntion of tlio month nnd thioiit. lioxus of lOU nt 50 ct«. by The (h-eul KnqlM H, ,,l„ I'KIV'S, ra Williimi «t DrSCOTT': ELECTRIC ^ mm erdsi lA REMARKABLE CURIOSITY. MINERAL SPRING WATERS, ItlMl IikIoi.,'!! ! Selters, Kissingen, Vichy, &c. CARL H. SCHULTZ. 860 Broadway, 17th Street, and Union Square. DeUuc! S, P. Hair Ionic. Delluc's Toilet Waters. Dellucs Sach- ets B'Iris. Delluc's Elixii of Caliiaya. Dellucs Comp. Orris Tooth powder. m SOLD EVEF Finest and Choicest Im- ported Per- fumes. Ladies Toilet Articles. Face Powder's. Rouges &c. Foreign and Domestic. Medicines. DUNHAM'S MANHATTAN BITTERS K. S. Dunham Manufacturing Co. EOCE CANDY SYEUi' A SPECIALTY BITTERS, SYRUPS AND CORDIALS OF ALL RINDS. 250 Mercer Street., near 3d Street NEW YORK. DR. DOWNES' DENTAL PARLORS 14 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. 8 doors fromAstor House, 1 door from SL Peter's Church. DOWN TOWN BU SINESS PUBLIC, Saving both time and trouble of a journey from three to five miles up town during the Business hours of the day. 7'Ar /Ulurr Kvrursioii Stainiri' CH.IM) irEI'l' li LI C. ii-liicli is the (ickitoivle0 tons of wdcr, xrhich iscoiulenscd bij Lig/dhall's process. Her joiner u'ork and decorations u-us done by John E. Hoffmire. Her ean-ying ' pU!^ ■die d)Uiid(iidtii .-iupplied icith life .saving apparatus, the monhev of rafts, boats u ml f>re.serrers e.vceeding the requiremeids of the ceiiipcate issued by the I'nited States Board of Locrd Steamboat In- spectors. The .steamer is most con/foiiahly and eren lu.vur- iously furnished throughout. Every convenience that e.xjjerience .suggests or capital can secure is con.stantly added to her attractiveness. She is comnuinded by ( 'a plain J. A. Pease, and all lu-r officers and men, are uniformed, and subject to the strictest discipline, with a inew to the safety and, comfort of her patrons, and their peaceful enjoyment of the excursion trips. A full band of musicians (aids to the delight of her passengers. The tiout runs dailij. including Sundays, her .sister i-e.ssels bein^ the .Imcriius. .Idelphi and Columtnu. Wm. Wall's Sons, M.^NCl'Ai TCHKHSOl.' MANILA, SISAL JUTE AND TARRED CORDAGE AND OAKUM (:iinl nifiyinii. hist iiiiiilitii. i„ri,i! 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