Central-Hudson Steamboat Co.

Source: Historic Wallkill and the Hudson River Valleys; 1912

Information here is for archival purposes, and is not current

NEWBURGH-NEW YORK LINE                POUGHKEEPSIE-NEW YORK LINE

NEW STEAMER BENJAMIN B. ODELL

The express service at freight rates which this company renders is most complete and perfect service on the Hudson River

THE CENTRAL-HUDSON STEAMBOAT CO.

Executive Offices, Newburgh, N. Y.                Herbert R. Odell, General Manager

 ONE OF THE FINEST STEAMERS ON THE HUDSON RIVER

 

     The Benjamin B. Odell is unique, in that she is the first river steamer built in the United States under the rules of the English Lloyds. As a result of this, she is of a stronger and heavier construction than any other steamer in a similar trade in this country, having a carrying capacity of 3,412 passengers, 65 staterooms, with 6 large parlors and 6 bedrooms beautifully decorated, brass beds instead of metal berths, with which the other rooms are equipped. The ventilation and sanitation is as scientific as modern methods can produce to give comfort and rest.

     This steamer is a steel-constructed propeller, 280 feet long and 50 feet beam, with a speed of 19 miles an hour. She has four decks extending the full length of the boat, and is a combination of passenger and freight carrier.

     No other boat on the Hudson can offer greater accommodations, being especially designed for day, as well as night service. No vessel built for inland water service has so many comforts and conveniences to give rest and comfort to the tired traveler, who will appreciate these few hours of recreation. She is so constructed as to make travelling to points along the Hudson River safe and more convenient than by rail.

     Every precaution that experience and foresight could suggest has been utilized by builders of this steamer for providing safety and comfort to her passengers. The main saloon and galleries, as well as the staterooms, are magnificently furnished. The interior and staterooms are large and comfortable. Everything that is modern and up-to-date has been used in con­structing this boat to secure comfort, pleasure and happiness.
 

KINGSTON-NEW YORK LINE                 NEWBURGH-ALBANY-TROY LINE

Hudson River by Daylight

HUDSON RIVER BY DAYLIGHT

Source: Historic Wallkill and the Hudson River Valleys; 1912

Information here is for archival purposes, and is not current

 

HUDSON RIVER BY DAYLIGHT

The Most Charming Inland Water Trip on the American Continent

 

The "Hedrick Hudson," "Robert. Fulton" and "Albany"

 PALACE STEAMERS OF THE

HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE

DIRECT connection at Newburgh with Orange County Traction Co. Railway for Orange Lake, Walden, etc.

A trip on one of these famous steamers on the noblest stream in the country offers rare attractions. They are fitted up in the most elegant style, exclusively for passengers.

The Attractive Route for Summer Travel to and from Catskill Mountains, Hotel Champlain, and the North, Niagara Falls and the West, and Thousand Islands and the St. Lawrence River. Their great speed, fine orchestra, spacious saloons, private parlors and luxurious accommodations in every respect render them unexcelled. Send 5 cents in stamps for “Summer Excursion Book.”

No automobiles, horses, carriages or freight of any description are carried by the Steamers of this line.

A charge of fifty cents each is made on baby carriages.

Dogs will not be taken unless in crates; then a charge of half fare will be made. Crates can be obtained on board Steamer.

A coat room is provided on main deck, where passengers can check their small valises, parcels, etc., and have them cared for free of charge.

In the Restaurant on the main deck aft meals are served a la carte from 7:00 A.M. Table d’hote breakfast at seventy-five cents until 9:30 A.M., also table d’hote dinner at one dollar between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.

Coffee, sandwiches, fruits, pastry, etc., can be obtained during the day at the lunch-room, entrance by the stairway from the main deck forward. 

DESBROSSES STREET PIER

NEW YORK CITY

F. B. HIBBARD, General Passenger Agent

E. E. OLCOTT, General Manager

 

 

Mt. Beacon on the Hudson

Beaconcrest

 

Source: Historic Wallkill and the Hudson River Valleys; 1912

Information here is for archival purposes, and is not current. 

 

Mt. Beacon on the Hudson

This historic mountain is situated on the East bank of the Hudson River, 59 miles from New York City, and directly opposite Newburgh; it has been leased to the Mt. Beacon-on-the-Hudson hotel Company, who propose to make this one of the finest outing places in this country. They own and control some 800 acres of wild mountain land, including the Historic Mount Beacon.

The New Hotel Beaconcrest

on the summit of Mt. Beacon, has 75 guest chambers. The beautiful villages of Fishkill Landing and Matteawan nestle at the base of Mt. Beacon. Seven railroads are to be seen from its summit, the New York, the New Haven & Hartford. The New York Central, the West Shore, the Erie, the Newburgh, Dutchess & Connecticut, the Ontario & Western and the Poughkeepsie & Eastern.

The Hudson River

is in view for 30 miles of its course, from the Highlands on the South with the broad expansion of Newburgh Bay, the city of Newburgh and the Shawangunk mountains in the West, while to the North can be seen the Poughkeepsie Bridge with the Catskill and Adirondack mountains beyond

The Steepest Incline in the World

leads up to the West spur of North Beacon; it is 2200 feet long with a vertical elevation of 1200 feet, it is run by electric power and is built for absolute safety. On the Eastern crest stands a monument erected by the

Daughters of the Revolution

to commemorate the burning of beacon fires during the occupation of New York by the British. From here Washington and his officers received signals on the movements of the enemy. The top of Mt. Beacon is laid out as a park with walks and summer houses, a

Large Casino

with a free dancing hall, dining-rooms and spacious balconies, a roof observatory which with

 Powerful Telescopes
 

And one of the largest searchlights with a thirty-six inch reflector, bringing to view the Hudson with its line of tow boats and brilliantly lighted night boats with their crowds of tourists. The vicinity of New York offers no more beautiful and healthful spot for a day’s or a week’s outing. None more instructive and inspiring to the patriotism of the young man than Mt. Beacon-on-the-Hudson. In addition to the above mentioned roads Mt. Beacon can be reached by the day line boats. The casino is being equipped by United Wireless Telegraph Co.