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Grand Sweet W iter Ocean Battling Beach, New Buildings, New Attractions,jmmJhe £den SpotOn ljrkve £rieCedar Point has dtservcdlv won thertitle of Thr Conky Island of tub Wi st.If ever a spot was especially designed for a charming and healthful summer retreat, this is one, for it offers all the manifold attrac tions of both land and water. It is a narrow neck of land thickly wooded, extending out from the mainland east of Sandusky City, in a partial circle, a distance of several miles, and forms the Southern land head to Sandusky Bay. To the south-west,hree miles distant at mss the eastern arm of^harmingHealthfdl!Sandusky Bay, lies the City of Sandusky, whence by rail come most of the excursions to the Point from all parts of the country, six lines of railroads running thereto. A railroad track runs to the foot of the dock, and within a few feet of the steamers, whicha c row sthe season. Ample and prompt provision is here made to convey parties over and return them for their respective trains, asoooBIRDStYE VIEW OF CEDAR P INTday w ithout accident or annoying delay.Uvt+mmtlaw, KiWMHimThe lt;Jraiul Pavilion.This magnificent budding is in full view of the silvery beach and ever restless lake, commanding a prospect of unparalleled grandeur.The building is simply immense, combining all the features of a hotel, restaurant, opera house and visitors* general headquarters. In design it is of the gothic style, with double roofs, and standing back but a few feet from the water's edge. It is 168x110. On three sides extend twelve feet porches and wide sidewalks, and parade approaches lead up from every quarter. Massive entrancemmmmmThlt;Mutch less Silvery But I mu; BoomKtitcrtuiumcnts.II SC SC 8VJSB 1 IS CtC Cl I Silt ISII 3S ifCCS I? II B it * C i I .v* i ;It was the universal verdict last season that the music was theit is safe to say tl it a finer bathing beach th in the one at Cedar Point is not to he found in Americ a nor Europe, for that matter * best ever heard since the opening of tin* ‘‘Point.** So the Great as it is absolutely peifect for aquatic sports. A broad gently slop- Western Band and Orchestra, with the very same identical profes-ing margin of soft, silvery sand separates the shady grove from the sional Artists and Soloists, has been engaged for this season, andMr. Baetz, as Manager of the Opera House, has during the lastextends in a slightly curved line for at least seven miles. The water theatrical season selected the very best attractions and specialties— at no point along the shore is deep, but the beach slopes down a Singers, Dancers, Duettists, Quartettes, Acrobats and Entertainers.water, which ceaselc sslv leats and breaks ovet a shelving shore thatgradual ineiin,e and the happy bather walks out with safety forwavs open into the main room, which is 144x60 feet, with a stage ' t -J 1 111 r many rods on a bottom of pure, fine sand, absolutely frey from mud,Various Amusements ami Pastiims.34x60 feet extending across the entire end, having thereon a fir^concertgrand piano A. the went entrance wide fairways Uad T™' W Ev** C* rU ,n 10 P»«»to«raph gallery on the ground,, willbalconies above, that run ac ross the west end a,on« ,h‘‘e(i«e ofth*‘ wa,er* n0‘ ,han th** (vvi' °r iwade out I »* found shooting galleries, Hying horses, a number of swings, rol-too feet without gettimg out of their depth, while an adult can go ler coaster, and grounds on which to indulge in base ball, tennis,out with the utmost safety much farther (though he cannot swim) foot ball or other sports. There are also excellent sail and rowtraveling over two or three sand bars which hedge in somewhat lx»at$ at command, w ith competent men to man them if desired,, cg . ... r,,. . . * ( ... • | * I deeper water. Still further out, the expert sw immer has an equal together w ith poles, lines end bait for those who may desire fishing,and fifty feet to the upper ceiling. I he double roots, with windows . . . » * . .. . .J * 1 ** if hik’ oi'io tin i \ 11 w 11 f XT«»rx T I It** 11 t t It in if irrniitifii! A d 1 * t .... .1 1^.. * ! J a .. 11. . I 1.. ^ . aL . * _up on each side toand on each side the entire length. The side balconies are twelve feet wide and the end balcony twenty-four feet. The floor of the main auditorium is twenty-six feet from the floor to the balconiesof cathedral many colored glass between, are supported by sixty-feet stringers and heavy iron rods and cross braces above. Theseopportunity to gratify his accomplishment. I he bathing grounds And, by the way, it may he incidentally remarked here that some are supplied with diving platforms, her zor.tal bars and water of the finest bass fishing on Lake Erie is found off the Point—notmassive supports, with the ceiling, are painted light him... . trapezewith red 1There will aKo In* on hand bicycle boats, a great novelty 1 half a mile from the landing—where sportsmen every spring andtrimmings. Twenty-four chandeliers of three gas jets each, placed every sixteen feet along each balcony line, with corresponding jetsover the balconies, light this gre.it room at ni ght most brilliantly. All tin* windows on the lower floors and above are of cathedralpatented by Mr. H. A. Koehler, Bellevue, Ohio, A few hundred fall resort from all parts to hook the famous bass.feet south from the pavilion, on the beach.1 •* 1 IIP(MISf'S - ~ Art* constructed in tioiinu* u inipc9 wim sranmci uparimeniaglMi, having twelve small panel, and six to eight tints and colors. . tw u.m,,1 Uli,.St the manager's oflico and a reception roomonstructcd in a double L shape, with distinct apartments a pjtture 0f tnarveleous beauty.All the grounds, from bay landing to lake, are perfectly lighted at night by great arc light s owned and operated by the company, and under their brilliant rays the grounds and various halls presentAn outer corridor and stairway direct to the balconies afford an en-dividing the two apartments. Each side consists of a long row ofprivate dressing rooms that open into a passage way leading dow n an incline into the water. Each of these small rooms is convenientlyTwo Mugitificont Steamers:A. WKIIRI.K, .111., and II. B. HAYKS,fitted, and bathing suits for 400 to po persons are kept constantly Owned by tin Ckdar Point Company, carry the guests on hand. Bathers receive no lack of attention, while the cleanli- and excursionists, leaving the dock every half hour on excurson ness and strict privacy of every department is largely appreciated, days, and on regular days the Steamer R. B. Hayes makes hourlyForty new bath rooms have been added this season.Some 50 to 100 feet in the rear of the bath houses, and liberally shaded by towering trees* is theifidiisPavilion,4an open and elegantly constructed building 40x50, where ladies can associate by themselves in the indulgence of ice cream, fruits, sodawater and other light beverages. A fine soda water fountain is here found, with cakes and other refreshments. Tea and coffee are also served here, and being only a few hundred feet from the ‘Pagoda,’* the selections performed by the band are here heard tothe very best effect.THE PICNIC GROUNDS.'iin* Music I’uimilu.This consists of an artistically designed octagonal structure withso builttrance and exit separate from the main room. The water for the building is supplied from a steel tank thirty-two feet high, holding10,000 gallons and pumped in by steam power fiom a caisson sunk accommodation for a band of 40 to 60 pieces. It isin the sand near the lake, into which the water tillers, thus furnish- | «Mo especially convey the music to the mam budding, the stele fac-ing absolutely pure filtered water.trips. The sail across from the city is less than three miles, occupying only about fifteen minutes, and wholly on the bay, so that nosea-sickness threatens the traveler, however the wind may blow'. Upon leaving the dock at Sandusky, a glance back will afford theing the lake containing windows and a number of stained glass ; view of a beautiful city of substantial business blocks, fine public lights that have a charming effect. It forms a singularly pleasant buildings and extensive docks and shipping. As the boat heads The New Dillilli' 11 a 11 lliul BcstuillUHt. and tool position for the band, while giving free circulation of the to the Point, especially interesting, to the right, is the view of theThis season a new dining hall and restaurant has been built next music all over tin* grounds.to the main pavilion and on the most desirable spot, running parallel with the w alk among tin* plants and ll owners. The dining hall wilj now seat 250 guests and is high and airy.A regular dinner will he served at the very low rate of 25 centsper person.TinIuhlit* lMenie (irounds.B. O. docks, ami the high tower seen beyond is the stand-pipe ofthe fine water works.These are approached by comfortable board walks from several directions, and affording accommodations for an unlimited numberTliIJMunugcmentIs still in the hands of Mr. Charles Baetz, the veteran Manager,Those w ishing their meals a la carte can do so In persons. Here is also another band stand, tables and seats being who has surrounded himself with a corps of able assistants.A. « • A til t • r . ftpaving their orders at the dining room office.also pi iced around on ever)' hand.Any communications addressed to him will receive attention.
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Sandusky Morning Star
Sandusky, Ohio, US
Mon, Aug 03, 1896
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