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Grove Spring House
Its Location and its Attractions As A Summer Resort
Hammondsport Herald, April 28, 1874
This fine hotel situated on the eastern shore of LAKE KEUKA ("Crooked
Lake"), near Hammondsport, Steuben Co., N.Y., will be opened for the season
of 1874, on or about the first of June. The experience of the past five
seasons has demonstrated the fact that the Grove Spring House and Lake
Keuka, as a "Summer Resort" are appreciated, and that they are patronized
by a large and unexceptionable class of pleasure seekers.
In the future, as in the past, no pains will be spared to render the
House and the surroundings attractive to all lovers of good substantial
pleasure and enjoyment. While we would be glad to see the faces of all
guests, with their families, who have patronized the house during the
last five years, we will be pleased to welcome many new faces, assuring
them of equal hospitality.
AS TO LOCATION
It is siturated on the east shore of Lake Keuka-—six miles from
Hammondsport, which is at the head of the lake; 16 miles from Penn Yan
(at the foot of east branch); 9 miles from Branchport (at the foot of
west branch); 2 miles from Bluff Point, and in full view thereof,—and
4 miles from Barrington Falls. Visitors can approach this hotel from almost
every point of the compasss. (See Railroad Guide below.)
ATTRACTIONS, SURROUNDINGS, AND INDUCEMENTS:
1st. Pure air, pure, clear water, healthful climate (No fogs, no mosquitos.)
2d. Its close proximity to the celebrated Vineyards and Wine Vaults
of the Urbana and Pleasant Valley Wine Companies. In full view of, and
in the middle of, the entire Grape Region—the "vineclad hills"
meeting the eye in every direction. An opportunity is here afforded
for observing the process of Vine Dressing, Wine Making, Grape Growing
and Box Manufacturing, which has been brought so nearly to perfection
in this locality.
3d. Its facilities for boating, fishing, driving, bathings and rambling.
4th. The Lake Shore Scenery, which is unsurpassed in America.
5th. The Mineral Springs on the premises: all of which combine to make
this one of the most romantic, picturesque, attractive and desirable
of "Summer Resorts."
Lake Keuka is about 22 miles long; its greatest breadth is 1 1/2 miles.
Its surface is 487 feet abore the level of Lake Ontario—that is,
718 feet above the level of the Atlantic. The outlet, which flows into
Seneca Lake, has a descent of 217 feet in about 7 miles.
The Lake abounds in Salmon Trout, Pickerell, Black and Strawberry Bass,
Perch, White-fish, etc., and every facility will be afforded to those
who desire to indulge in the healthful and cultivating sport of fishing.
Boats, fishing tackle, bait, &c., &c., can at all times be procured by
leaving word with the clerk at the office.
The waters of the Springs above mentioned belong to the class of Chalybeate
waters. They have been analysed and found to contain Sulphuric Acid, Soda,
Potassa, Sulphate of Lime, Chlorine, Hydro-Sulphuric Acid, Magnesia, Carbonate
of Lime, Sesquioxide of Iron, Carbonic Acid, and Silicic Acid.
The table will be supplied with the best the market can afford; efficient
and attentive servants will be in attendance; and no pains will be spared
to render all comfortable who make this House their home.
In the beautiful grove surrounding the hotel are Summers Houses, and
a Pavilion for the accommodation of guests.
There is ample stable room, and those who bring their private horses
and carriages can have them properly housed and cared for. The drives
in the vicinity are fine, and the roads are in good condition.
Further particulars, terms, &c., can be obtained at the Hotel, or by
addressing.
STEPHEN MOORE,
Hammondsport, N. Y.
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