Sherman as a Summer Resort
Slowly yet steadily the number of summer homes in Sherman increases as year by year the charms of this old hill town are becoming known to the outside world. Ten years ago the summer resident was practically unknown, today Sherman can show a number of places that are occupied exclusively by outsiders who seek the rest and recreation so freely afforded them here. At the northern end of the town we find two of these homes. “Cedar Cliff,” the vacation spot of Charles Evans of Great Barrington, Mass., is one of these. This cottage, patterned after the typical southern log cabin is without doubt one of the most picturesque buildings of its kind in Western Connecticut and with its beautiful surroundings and extensive view of the Housatonic valley must be seen to be appreciated. The second summer home in this section of Sherman is “La Estancia,” in Giddings street, the resting place of Rev. E.P. Herrick and family, who annually migrate to this quiet spot from many widely scattered points. Proceeding southward one next comes upon the former home of William Geddes, now occupied in the summer by Mrs. Rumpp of New York City. Near the southern end of the town, in the region of Coburn and Brigg’s Hill, the Briggs and Wakeman farms have recently been acquired and remodeled as summer residences. The former is occupied by Mr. Crittenden of New York City, a gentleman who finds it an easy matter to make the journey to New York each morning and return to Sherman at night. This list of five may not appear very impressive at first thought, but when one considers that one summer resident is sure sooner or later to induce others to follow his example and, as is known, attempts are being made to secure certain other places for use as summer homes, the movement is seen to be full of significance. A town situated as is Sherman between two railroads yet without the disturbing presence of one within its borders, within seventy miles of New York, with the advantages of rural free delivery and with almost unrivalled beauty and variety of scenery is destined without possibility of a doubt to attract increasing numbers not the wealthy and fashion seekers, but a quiet and desirable class of summer residents. The movement is already in progress and should be recognized and encouraged. It is to be hoped that this growing number of outsiders can be interested in the life and affairs of the town for by the active participation of all such in the activities of the town much good may result to Sherman and unquestioned benefit will occur to the summer residents themselves.
