Archive Transcript: Pamphlets
Unity House
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Pine Grove Walk Leading to Beautiful Open Air Theatre
UNITY HOUSE
Invites You This Summer
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The new main building at Unity House was designed by the world-famous architect, William E. Lescaze. The attractive sunken lounge with a tap room on one side and administration offices on the other, presents a distinctly modern effect. The large dining hall with its effective dome-ceiling is cheerful and light. The picturesque terrace is set off by an old-world brick wall.
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You will be welcome at Unity House during the early days in June; however, the date set for the official opening, with a complete staff on hand, is June 19th.
During the recent Decoration Day week-end, several hundred guests had a foretaste of the thrilling vacation days ahead... There is a new spirit in the air, a new order, a feeling that the place is complete-just about perfect! Unity House has always been a haven for those who sought rest, relaxation, recreation and beauty. Then came an ambitious building program, and frankly, last season we were not fully prepared for the many eager, curious newcomers. Now, after months of intensive construction and planning, we say without hesitation: "Come, we are ready!"
The finishing touches have been placed on the new main building with its spacious dome-ceilinged dining hall, the new structure for guest accommodations, eight lakeside cottages, grounds and athletic facilities... The Culinary Department is functioning as it never did before, for the experienced eye of A. Ellner, well known caterer and hotel manager, is overseeing every detail of food, preparation and
Above: A corner of the dining hall
Below: Tennis and handball courts
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This lake, one and a half miles long, is the center of all aquatic activities. It is used exclusively by Unity House guests. Swimming, diving, canoeing, rowing, as well as water carnivals are popular at Unity. Many new canoes and boats have been added this season. These activities are under expert supervision.
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service. The policy of preparing a special Italian menu for those desiring it will be continued. You'll enjoy every meal at Unity House this season... A great deal of emphasis will be placed on the Program Department. From time to time, famous guest stars will be featured, but the basis of all programs will be a brilliant, permanent company of players and musicians. Thus, whether you come for a weekend or a longer vacation, you may be sure there is always excellent, dependable entertainment at Unity House. As for accommodations, Unity House offers the pleasures of camp life with the comforts of a hotel. The new guest building has lovely porches, casement windows, semi-private shower rooms, all the latest improvements. Eight smaller cottages built along the side of the lake provide these same advantages, and the larger cottages have been renovated. The new paths and roads and the gradual slope from the main building terrace to the lake continues to delight Unity House guests. We will expect you this summer, and feel confident that you will have only words of praise when you have experienced a Unity House vacation.
Above: The modern writing room in the main building
Below: View of the lake from main building terrace
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JUNE 19 & JULY 4 WEEK-ENDS
Declare your Independence From the Sweltering City!
2 full days of fun and frolic
Friday supper to Sunday after dinner
$10
Rate for additional day - 5$
Lower rates for union members
Start your vacation early and stay over the holiday week-end at the regular weekly rate
These week-ends are the jolliest of the vacation season. The summer is unmistakably upon us. The urge to get away is great. And what better place to spend a complete holiday than at Unity House? Scenic beauty for those in a contemplative mood. Sports facilities for activists. A full program of entertainment. To insure accommodations, send your reservation with $2.00 deposit to the New York office.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN YOU START OUT FOR UNITY HOUSE
RATES:
$27.00 a week; week-ends $5.00 a day. (Additional charge of $2.00 a week for accommodations in new buildings or cottages.) Proportional reduction for union members.
ACTIVITIES:
TENNIS BOATING CANOEING
ROLLER SKATING HANDBALL
HORSEBACK RIDING DANCING
TALKING MOTION PICTURES
OPEN-AIR PINE GROVE THEATER SOLARIUM
2,000 VOLUME LIBRARY
WATER SPORTS CARNIVALS
AND OTHER RECREATION
AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
STAFF:
THEATRICALS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE FAMOUS BROADWAY PRODUCER, VAUGHN GODFREY AND OUR MUSIC UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE YOUNG COMPOSER, MURRAY RUMSEY. STAGE TECHNICIAN, ROEL MANI. WITH THE SUPPORT OF A CAST OF PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS OF GREAT REPUTE, TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION.
Above: A recital in the Pine Grove open air Theatre
Below: Quaint library containing 2000 volumes
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HOW TO GO
FROM NEW YORK BY BUS-Express bus service to Unity House from 3 West 16th street, leaves 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Fridays; 1:30 P.M. Saturdays; 10:00 A.M. Sundays; 1:00 P.M. other days (daylight time), #3.95 round trip week-ends, $4.45 for 21-day round trip. Reservations phone Watkins 9-6868.
BY TRAIN-Take D. L. & W. Railroad at Hoboken (via Hudson Tube or Ferry) to Stroudsburg. Change for bus to Unity. Trains leave Hoboken 10:20 A.M., 4:30 P.M. (Saturday also 1:20 P.M.). Round trip including bus, $5.00. Week-ends round trip $4.50. Ask for ticket to Unity House to get reduced rate. (all trains standard time.)
FROM PHILADELPHIA BY TRAIN-Pennsylvania Railroad to Stroudsburg, Pa., at Broad Street Station 7:00 A.M. daily, 12:00P.M. and 3:15 P.M. week-days only. "Pocono Limited" 12:05 P.M. Saturday only. Philadelphia to Stroudsburg round trip, $5.90. Week-end round trip, $4.60. Bus from Stroudsburg to Unity $1.00 each way. (Trains run on standard time.)
BY BUS-Direct from Philadelphia to Unity House, round trip week-ends $4.90; 21-day round trip, $5.90. Leaves from 127 North 10th Street Saturdays at 2:00 P.M., Sundays at 10:00 A.M. (daylight time). Reservations phone Walnut 2792 or Walnut 9379
GOOD NEWS FOR AUTOISTS-The highways are now in perfect condition all the way with a new macadam road from Bushkill to Unity's door. Free Garage Service!
AUTO ROUTES: N.Y. ROUTE No. 1-86 MILES-Holland Tunnell, Montclair, Verona, Caldwell, Dover, Sparta, Lafayette, Branchville, Layton, Dingman's Ferry, Bushkill.
N.Y. Route No 2-84 MILES-George Washington Bridge, Paterson, Pompton, Bloomingdale, Newfoundland, Franklin, Lafayette, balance same as Route 1.
PHILADELPHIA-105 MILES-Jenkintown, Willow Grove, Doylestown, Easton left to Saylorsburg, Stockton, Wind Gap, Stroudsburg, Bushkill.
RESERVATIONS:
Unity House Forest Park Pennsylvania
New York Office: 3 West 16th Street Watkins 9-6868
Philadelphia: 1008 Cherry Street Walnut 2792
A. Ellner, Manager,
"Owned and Operated by the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union on a non-profit basis"