William Seward Webb - Revision history

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	The party, which numbered about twenty, embarked from the Grand Central station in a happy mood at 7:30 o'clock p. m. An elegant Wagner car, supplied with every comfort that a thoughtful hospitality could suggest was assigned to their exclusive use, and a special dining car, taken on at Herkimer, was theirs to command, as they rambled through the woods, over the Adirondack division of the Central road, on the following day. It was indeed a jolly outing, its central idea being to crowd as much pleasure as possible into one day and two nights.		The party, which numbered about twenty, embarked from the Grand Central station in a happy mood at 7:30 o'clock p. m. An elegant Wagner car, supplied with every comfort that a thoughtful hospitality could suggest was assigned to their exclusive use, and a special dining car, taken on at Herkimer, was theirs to command, as they rambled through the woods, over the Adirondack division of the Central road, on the following day. It was indeed a jolly outing, its central idea being to crowd as much pleasure as possible into one day and two nights.

	As the guests of H. Walter Webb, Third Vice-President of the New York Central, the favored ramblers were enabled to realize to the fullest extent the possibilities of advanced railway management. There certainly could have been no nearer approach to luxury on. wheels than was enjoyed by this party. From New York a direct run was made to [[~~Loon Lake\|~~Loon Lake]], which was reached at eight o'clock in the morning. There the special ears were detached from the regular train and side tracked, soon to be taken in tow by a special engine and whisked wherever the ramblers might choose to go. A. cordial invitation to visit Ne-ha-sa-ne Park, Dr. W. Seward Webb's magnificent woodland estate, was one of the pleasures in store.		As the guests of H. Walter Webb, Third Vice-President of the New York Central, the favored ramblers were enabled to realize to the fullest extent the possibilities of advanced railway management. There certainly could have been no nearer approach to luxury on. wheels than was enjoyed by this party. From New York a direct run was made to [[Loon Lake]], which was reached at eight o'clock in the morning. There the special ears were detached from the regular train and side tracked, soon to be taken in tow by a special engine and whisked wherever the ramblers might choose to go. A. cordial invitation to visit Ne-ha-sa-ne Park, Dr. W. Seward Webb's magnificent woodland estate, was one of the pleasures in store.

	The sun was shining bright and warm when the ladies and gentlemen comprising the party, having breakfasted in their private dining car, packed themselves into sleighs for a ride over the thawing snow to the [[Loon Lake House\|Loon Lake House]], three miles and a half away. Soft weather had prevailed for nearly a fortnight, and Adirondack scenery was not at its best. The glisten and crispness of winter had departed, and the color and music of spring had not yet arrived. But there was a charm about the locality nevertheless. The spirits of the city folk were buoyant, and they readily found picturesque features in the most commonplace views and objects. A wandering cow at the edge of the frozen lake was singled out by one enthusiastic young woman as “a pastoral poem,” and the hemlock greens along the roadway were noted as marking the advent of spring. The drive was wholly enjoyable, as also was the brief sojourn at the Loon Lake House, where Proprietor Ferdinand Chase proudly showed the party his handsome winter annex, which, by the way, is a more imposing looking building than the main hotel. It was observable at every place visited that the spirit of improvement is abroad in the Adirondacks.		The sun was shining bright and warm when the ladies and gentlemen comprising the party, having breakfasted in their private dining car, packed themselves into sleighs for a ride over the thawing snow to the [[Loon Lake House\|Loon Lake House]], three miles and a half away. Soft weather had prevailed for nearly a fortnight, and Adirondack scenery was not at its best. The glisten and crispness of winter had departed, and the color and music of spring had not yet arrived. But there was a charm about the locality nevertheless. The spirits of the city folk were buoyant, and they readily found picturesque features in the most commonplace views and objects. A wandering cow at the edge of the frozen lake was singled out by one enthusiastic young woman as “a pastoral poem,” and the hemlock greens along the roadway were noted as marking the advent of spring. The drive was wholly enjoyable, as also was the brief sojourn at the Loon Lake House, where Proprietor Ferdinand Chase proudly showed the party his handsome winter annex, which, by the way, is a more imposing looking building than the main hotel. It was observable at every place visited that the spirit of improvement is abroad in the Adirondacks.

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	Nehasane Park is in charge of Fitz Greene Halleck, a native of the Adirondack region, and an athletic, earnest, good-natured, and whole-souled man. He knows all about the woodlands, and is a character in his way. His picture, which is presented herewith, represents him as he appeared in his boat on Lake Lila. The smile is a perennial one. The disproportionate size of his feet is due, no doubt, to the fact that they were nearer the camera than was the rest of his body. Mr. Halleck was named after the American poet, and he has men at work for him who bear such names as Shakespeare, Milton, Napoleon, St. Peter, St. Paul, &c. The natives of the Adirondacks are fond of wearing impressive names. Mr. Halleck is superintendent, forester and fire warden of Nehasane, and special State game and fish protector. Nehasane is an Indian name, meaning “Beaver crossing on a log.”		Nehasane Park is in charge of Fitz Greene Halleck, a native of the Adirondack region, and an athletic, earnest, good-natured, and whole-souled man. He knows all about the woodlands, and is a character in his way. His picture, which is presented herewith, represents him as he appeared in his boat on Lake Lila. The smile is a perennial one. The disproportionate size of his feet is due, no doubt, to the fact that they were nearer the camera than was the rest of his body. Mr. Halleck was named after the American poet, and he has men at work for him who bear such names as Shakespeare, Milton, Napoleon, St. Peter, St. Paul, &c. The natives of the Adirondacks are fond of wearing impressive names. Mr. Halleck is superintendent, forester and fire warden of Nehasane, and special State game and fish protector. Nehasane is an Indian name, meaning “Beaver crossing on a log.”

	In approaching Nehasane from Loon Lake the ramblers passed [[~~Lake Kushaqua\|~~Lake Kushaqua]], which is destined to become one of the favorite mountain resorts in the summer seasons. It is owned by Arthur G. Leonard and Frank C. Smith, of this city, and important improvements are now in progress there. The modest hotel of last year has been doubled in capacity and greatly enhanced in attractiveness. A billiard room, bowling alleys, tennis court, and croquet grounds wilt be features this season that the guests last summer did not enjoy. The hotel will open about the first of June, with George F. Potter as manager. Besides owning, a hotel, the Messrs. Leonard and Smith own and operate a large sawmill in the vicinity.		In approaching Nehasane from Loon Lake the ramblers passed [[Lake Kushaqua]], which is destined to become one of the favorite mountain resorts in the summer seasons. It is owned by Arthur G. Leonard and Frank C. Smith, of this city, and important improvements are now in progress there. The modest hotel of last year has been doubled in capacity and greatly enhanced in attractiveness. A billiard room, bowling alleys, tennis court, and croquet grounds wilt be features this season that the guests last summer did not enjoy. The hotel will open about the first of June, with George F. Potter as manager. Besides owning, a hotel, the Messrs. Leonard and Smith own and operate a large sawmill in the vicinity.

	The ramblers homeward trip from Ne-ha-sa-ne Park was a satisfactory combination of jollity and restfulness. The presence of General Superintendent Yager, to whose skill and tact is mainly due the perfection, of the Wagner car service, insured safety, comfort and pleasure. When the members of the party awoke in New York the next morning, each one felt refreshed and not fatigued by the one day's outing in the Adirondack forests.		The ramblers homeward trip from Ne-ha-sa-ne Park was a satisfactory combination of jollity and restfulness. The presence of General Superintendent Yager, to whose skill and tact is mainly due the perfection, of the Wagner car service, insured safety, comfort and pleasure. When the members of the party awoke in New York the next morning, each one felt refreshed and not fatigued by the one day's outing in the Adirondack forests.

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	The sun was shining bright and warm when the ladies and gentlemen comprising the party, having breakfasted in their private dining car, packed themselves into sleighs for a ride over the thawing snow to the [[Loon Lake House\|Loon Lake House]], three miles and a half away. Soft weather had prevailed for nearly a fortnight, and Adirondack scenery was not at its best. The glisten and crispness of winter had departed, and the color and music of spring had not yet arrived. But there was a charm about the locality nevertheless. The spirits of the city folk were buoyant, and they readily found picturesque features in the most commonplace views and objects. A wandering cow at the edge of the frozen lake was singled out by one enthusiastic young woman as “a pastoral poem,” and the hemlock greens along the roadway were noted as marking the advent of spring. The drive was wholly enjoyable, as also was the brief sojourn at the Loon Lake House, where Proprietor Ferdinand Chase proudly showed the party his handsome winter annex, which, by the way, is a more imposing looking building than the main hotel. It was observable at every place visited that the spirit of improvement is abroad in the Adirondacks.		The sun was shining bright and warm when the ladies and gentlemen comprising the party, having breakfasted in their private dining car, packed themselves into sleighs for a ride over the thawing snow to the [[Loon Lake House\|Loon Lake House]], three miles and a half away. Soft weather had prevailed for nearly a fortnight, and Adirondack scenery was not at its best. The glisten and crispness of winter had departed, and the color and music of spring had not yet arrived. But there was a charm about the locality nevertheless. The spirits of the city folk were buoyant, and they readily found picturesque features in the most commonplace views and objects. A wandering cow at the edge of the frozen lake was singled out by one enthusiastic young woman as “a pastoral poem,” and the hemlock greens along the roadway were noted as marking the advent of spring. The drive was wholly enjoyable, as also was the brief sojourn at the Loon Lake House, where Proprietor Ferdinand Chase proudly showed the party his handsome winter annex, which, by the way, is a more imposing looking building than the main hotel. It was observable at every place visited that the spirit of improvement is abroad in the Adirondacks.

	Returning to their train with a sharply whetted appetite, the ramblers at once sat down to a dainty but by no means circumscribed luncheon, and the cars were set in motion toward [[~~Saranac Inn\|~~Saranac Inn]]. Soon rain began to fall, and for half an hour the sun's rays were obscured and everything appeared to be saturated with water. But when Saranac Inn was reached, the clouds dried their eyes, the sun shone again, and within ten minutes there was nothing to remind one that it had rained. By invitation of [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Landlord Riddle]] of the Saranac Inn, an agreeable drive through the woods to that noted resort was taken. There are no guests in the inn at this time of the year, but Mr. Riddle and his small army of helpers keep each other from getting lonesome. Mr. Riddle remarked that the spring thaw was a month ahead of time this year, and he congratulated himself that he had just finished cutting his ice before the thaw began.		Returning to their train with a sharply whetted appetite, the ramblers at once sat down to a dainty but by no means circumscribed luncheon, and the cars were set in motion toward [[Saranac Inn]]. Soon rain began to fall, and for half an hour the sun's rays were obscured and everything appeared to be saturated with water. But when Saranac Inn was reached, the clouds dried their eyes, the sun shone again, and within ten minutes there was nothing to remind one that it had rained. By invitation of [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Landlord Riddle]] of the Saranac Inn, an agreeable drive through the woods to that noted resort was taken. There are no guests in the inn at this time of the year, but Mr. Riddle and his small army of helpers keep each other from getting lonesome. Mr. Riddle remarked that the spring thaw was a month ahead of time this year, and he congratulated himself that he had just finished cutting his ice before the thaw began.

	From Saranac Inn station the special train proceeded leisurely toward Dr. Webb's Ne-ha-sa-ne Park which is probably the largest estate of its kind in this country. It includes about 260,000 acres of woodland and contains several picturesque bodies of water, the largest of which Lake Lila, is a very choice fishing preserve. Dr. Webb gave this charming lake his wife's baptismal name, and upon its bank he has erected a sumptuous lodge—a broad and long structure with gable roof and inviting verandas. It is a building architecturally attractive without and luxuriously attractive within. It is furnished with rare taste, and everything bespeaks comfort and good cheer. Dr. Webb and his wife derive much pleasure from entertaining their friends here. The main room, or parlor, was seemingly designed to cultivate indolence. It contains innumerable cozy corners and a mammoth chimney constructed of great blocks of stone found on the place. The chimney is about 15 feet wide and more than 30 feet high. Its open fireplace, in which ponderous logs are kept constantly ablaze, would furnish standing room for half a score o£ men. The andirons are two short pieces of railroad iron. Stuffed animals and birds are placed here and there, and skins of various sizes are strewn about. A superb skin of an enormous grizzly bear lies in the center of the floor, and some remarkable deer heads ornament the walls. There are musical instruments, too, in this enticing room, and pictures without number.		From Saranac Inn station the special train proceeded leisurely toward Dr. Webb's Ne-ha-sa-ne Park which is probably the largest estate of its kind in this country. It includes about 260,000 acres of woodland and contains several picturesque bodies of water, the largest of which Lake Lila, is a very choice fishing preserve. Dr. Webb gave this charming lake his wife's baptismal name, and upon its bank he has erected a sumptuous lodge—a broad and long structure with gable roof and inviting verandas. It is a building architecturally attractive without and luxuriously attractive within. It is furnished with rare taste, and everything bespeaks comfort and good cheer. Dr. Webb and his wife derive much pleasure from entertaining their friends here. The main room, or parlor, was seemingly designed to cultivate indolence. It contains innumerable cozy corners and a mammoth chimney constructed of great blocks of stone found on the place. The chimney is about 15 feet wide and more than 30 feet high. Its open fireplace, in which ponderous logs are kept constantly ablaze, would furnish standing room for half a score o£ men. The andirons are two short pieces of railroad iron. Stuffed animals and birds are placed here and there, and skins of various sizes are strewn about. A superb skin of an enormous grizzly bear lies in the center of the floor, and some remarkable deer heads ornament the walls. There are musical instruments, too, in this enticing room, and pictures without number.

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	[[File:WilliamSewardWebb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|William Seward Webb, c. 1902<br>([[Wikipedia:William_Seward_Webb\|Wikipedia]]\|)]]		[[File:WilliamSewardWebb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|William Seward Webb, c. 1902<br>([[Wikipedia:William_Seward_Webb\|Wikipedia]])]]

	'''Born:''' January 31, 1851		'''Born:''' January 31, 1851

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	[[File:WilliamSewardWebb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|William Seward Webb, c. 1902<br>([[~~https~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~William_Seward_Webb\|Wikipedia]]\|)]]		[[File:WilliamSewardWebb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|William Seward Webb, c. 1902<br>([[Wikipedia:William_Seward_Webb\|Wikipedia]]\|)]]

	'''Born:''' January 31, 1851		'''Born:''' January 31, 1851

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	Born:''' January 31, 1851		'''Born:''' January 31, 1851

	'''Died:''' October 29, 1926		'''Died:''' October 29, 1926

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	[[File:WilliamSewardWebb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|William Seward Webb, c. 1902<br>([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Seward_Webb\|Wikipedia]]\|)]]'''Born:''' January 31, 1851		[[File:WilliamSewardWebb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|William Seward Webb, c. 1902<br>([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Seward_Webb\|Wikipedia]]\|)]]'''

			Born:''' January 31, 1851

	'''Died:''' October 29, 1926		'''Died:''' October 29, 1926

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	The ramblers homeward trip from Ne-ha-sa-ne Park was a satisfactory combination of jollity and restfulness. The presence of General Superintendent Yager, to whose skill and tact is mainly due the perfection, of the Wagner car service, insured safety, comfort and pleasure. When the members of the party awoke in New York the next morning, each one felt refreshed and not fatigued by the one day's outing in the Adirondack forests.		The ramblers homeward trip from Ne-ha-sa-ne Park was a satisfactory combination of jollity and restfulness. The presence of General Superintendent Yager, to whose skill and tact is mainly due the perfection, of the Wagner car service, insured safety, comfort and pleasure. When the members of the party awoke in New York the next morning, each one felt refreshed and not fatigued by the one day's outing in the Adirondack forests.

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	1. Henry A. Harter, ''Fairy Tale Railroad, the Golden Chariot Route'', Utica: North Country Books, 1979, p. 30		1. Henry A. Harter, ''Fairy Tale Railroad, the Golden Chariot Route'', Utica: North Country Books, 1979, p. 30

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	He spent the summer of 1891 in Saranac Lake in order to be as close as possible to the work pushing the Mohawk and Malone through the region. <sup>1</sup>		He spent the summer of 1891 in Saranac Lake in order to be as close as possible to the work pushing the Mohawk and Malone through the region. <sup>1</sup>

	'''Source:''' [[~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~William_Seward_Webb\|Wikipedia: William Seward Webb]]		'''Source:''' [[Wikipedia:William_Seward_Webb\|Wikipedia: William Seward Webb]]
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	1. Henry A. Harter, ''Fairy Tale Railroad, the Golden Chariot Route'', Utica: North Country Books, 1979, p. 30		1. Henry A. Harter, ''Fairy Tale Railroad, the Golden Chariot Route'', Utica: North Country Books, 1979, p. 30