Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-11
Railroad improvements.

The Central Vermont railroad yard at Mont
peller has, for few weeks been scene Of some
confusion and disorder, resulting from the de-
molition OF the old freight house and the erection
of new one The work has been pushed vgor-
ously forward TO completion, and we may now
see what has been done We are always pleased
to observe anything which indicates n return to
that thoroughness in building which Americans,
as nation, have shamefully neglected. Espe-
cially il this true Of railroads, and we would like
to see them some day exhibit that solidity in the
construction of all their appurtenances which,
writers tell us. forcibly strikes an American upon
viewing the firm masonry Of the English roads
The old freight house had done duty since the
road was first opened, about thirty years. The
new one, which is now called the best on the
road occupies nearly the same site. but is smaller,
and stands back further from the street. and rests
upon a good foundation, which the other lacked
Its business capacity, however, is not lessened in
proportion to its size, for the old one had CEN
trail track running the eutire length Of the inte-
rior while the new one has the track at the side.
Though plain building, the projecting roof has
called forth unmistakable marks Of the peculiar
style which Mr. Swett the architect of the road,
has stamped on everything erected by the com
pany within few years. and which we have, ere
this, had occasion to admire. II. b. Sturges had
the immediate charge of the wood work The
building is fifty by one hundred and fifty feet in
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