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the woods, to the north 
are the Hudson highlands, 
and to the west and south 
is the splendid Hudson 
River silently pursuing its 
journey to the sea. Above 
its shining surface on the 
farther side rise the rocky 
shores of two states, New 
York and New Jersey, 
here presenting a some- 
what formidable, yet won- 
derfully fascinating, front 
to the observer who views 
them from the east. 
One looks for just this 
outlook here, and _ one 
AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
conservatories 
March, 1909 
Plan of the casino 
finds, of course, precisely 
what one expects. The 
unexpected matters here 
comprise the estate itself, 
its fine house, its spacious 
stabling and conserva- 
tories, and its splendid 
garden. All these are as- 
sembled in orderly array 
and situated so as to yield 
the utmost of convenience 
and, at the same time, take 
the fullest advantage of 
the beautiful site selected 
for this house. 
