ONEONTA is now the western terminus, being one hundred and eight miles from Kingston Point and 1,094 feet above tide water. It is the center of a very wide stretch of faming country, situated in a broad valley and protected from violent winds by high hills. The streets are broad and heavily shaded, level and kept in good order. It is also one of the most progressive and charming villages in the State. Its population is from 8,000 to 10,000. It has all modern improvements, including a first-class system of water works, an up-to-date electric light plant, a complete system of sewers, a trolley road connecting the eastern and western ends of the town, and many handsome and attractive residences. The business portion of the town is well equipped with fine business houses, stores and markets. It also has a modern and well-fitted theatre, first-class hotels, a normal school which has some 500 students. The place also has two fine clubs, banks, a very handsome Y.M.C.A. building, several beautiful churches, one of the largest fair grounds in the state, and many other attractions. At Oneonta the Ulster & Delaware connects with the Susquehanna Division of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad.

There are a number of first-class boarding houses in the town where comfortable quarters may be had during the months of July and August.