Forest Glen Park and the Forest inn .. . T. V. Schneider, and the builder, Mr. W. ), were gi\en perfect freedom, with in-structions to build well and thoroughK, regard-less of narrow economies. The result is an edi-fice which is justly a source of pride, not onl\ toits owners but to Washington, tor there is not ahandsomer or more picturesque Inn south ofPhiladelphia, or one better adapted to the wants of those who desire a healthy antl attrac-tive home, or temporary resting place. SCoCtttloU. I liL picture to be foundon another page conveys an excellent ideaof the general appearance
Forest Glen Park and the Forest inn .. . T. V. Schneider, and the builder, Mr. W. ), were gi\en perfect freedom, with in-structions to build well and thoroughK, regard-less of narrow economies. The result is an edi-fice which is justly a source of pride, not onl\ toits owners but to Washington, tor there is not ahandsomer or more picturesque Inn south ofPhiladelphia, or one better adapted to the wants of those who desire a healthy antl attrac-tive home, or temporary resting place. SCoCtttloU. I liL picture to be foundon another page conveys an excellent ideaof the general appearance of the building stands u|)on the broatl sum-mit of the highest elevation In the Park,snrroumled by one of the most beautiful ofgroves, its pointeti towers being visiiilc forlong tlistances in any tlirection. Scarcelytwo hundred yards away, and consitlerablybelow the Inn, is the picturestjue railroatistation, antl from the broatl verandas ofthe Inn a fine view of passing trains is ob-tained. The walk to anil from the station. is a charmin y a h i g hrustic bridgewhich span sthe glen at oneof its m o s tpicture squepoints. %ntexlox. rile Inn is aframe struc-t u re, threestories inlu;ight, w i t hits steep rootrelieved by pretty gables and It has a frontage of 275 feetand is entirel) surrounded b) porches vary-ing in width from eight to fourteen feet. Themain hall, which is used as an office, is illus-trated on another page. Its homelike and com-fortable appearance gives the visitor at once asuggestion of the atmosphere which pervadesevery portion of the building. There is anentire absence of anythiuir sugro-estive offormality in its furnishing. Easy chairs,9^^,, rich portieres, beautiful decorations and paneled ceilings lend to it an in-describable charm. At the right is a large brick hrc-place of old Dutchjiattern, with high mantel and swinging crane, being flanked at eitherside with cozy ingle-nooks offering tempting hospitality on chi
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