. The New York central and Hudson river railroad and the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdenburg railroad .. . e popularity ofRichfield Springs as a resort is due to the invigorating climate, pureatmosphere, and the virtue of its mineral springs. The curative powerof the strong sulphur sjirings in rheumatism and diseases of the bloodhas been abundantly demonstrated. Commodious bath-houses havebeen erected, and all the necessary appliances for hot sulphur bathsand other methods of using the waters are supplied. Outdoor exercise 82 NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD. is made possible and delightful to all by the
. The New York central and Hudson river railroad and the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdenburg railroad .. . e popularity ofRichfield Springs as a resort is due to the invigorating climate, pureatmosphere, and the virtue of its mineral springs. The curative powerof the strong sulphur sjirings in rheumatism and diseases of the bloodhas been abundantly demonstrated. Commodious bath-houses havebeen erected, and all the necessary appliances for hot sulphur bathsand other methods of using the waters are supplied. Outdoor exercise 82 NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD. is made possible and delightful to all by the well-kept highways and thecharming drives in the neighborhood. The twelve-mile drive aroundOanadarago Lake is very beautiful. The lake is about three fourthsof a mile south of the Springs, and is five miles long and about one anda half miles wide. It is one of the most beautiful little lakes of theState, and abounds in a variety of fine fish. The road is near theshore, but sufficiently high to give commanding views. The valleysouth of the lake affords an extended drive. Sunset Hill is an eminence. ^t ci^i^:?,..^.^^^ VIEW OF CANADARAOO LAKK AND RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N. Y. near by, much frequented by reason of its ease of access and the viewsthere obtained. Waiontha Observatory, on a mountain of the samename, two miles east of the Springs, affords charming and distant pros-pects, including views of the Adirondacks, and six beautiful lakes, oneof which, six miles east from Richfield Springs, is the historic OtsegoLake, at whose foot is Cooperstown, famous as the home of J. Fenimore(ooper, Americas great novelist. The whole region is full of points ofinterest to the lover of nature. Several hotels and boarding-houses offer board at varying Spring House, owned and conducted by T. R. Proctor, and theHotel Earlington. are the largest. NKW YORK TKNTRAL I{A I Li;()A I). The traveler resuming his journey west iroui Utiea over the NewYork Central & Hudson River Railroad passes thr
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