Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-01
G. go. Passenger station.

LARGE AND EXCELLENT ACCoMMoDATIoNS-
THE PUBLIC WILL BE PLEAsED-THE FOOT
BRIDGE OVER THE RAILROAD.
Staunton waited patiently for compliance
with the requests preferred by the City Coun-
Gil, the press and other authorized opponents
of public sentiment before the Chesabeake q
Ohio Railroad for improved accommodations
at the passenger station here. The correspond
ence which commenced some months ago be-
tween Captain John McQuaide, Chairman of
the Council Committee on Streets, ana the
railroad management, touching the matter OF
a foot. bridge over the railroad track connect'
ing the main part ofthe city with sears Ill.,
as well as the erection of new passenger accom-
mediation, were finally concluded most SAILS
factorily through Mr.. Harry Frazier. superin-
tendent of the Railroad Maintenance OF way.
The passenger accommodations are nearly
completed, and the plans for the foot-bridge
have been matured, and its construction Will
also soon be matter of the past.
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS.
It Is said, whether correct or not we cannot say,
there are more tickets sold and more persons
leaving the cars ct Staunton than at any other
station on the line. Whether true or not, the
travel by this line to aud from this city is very
large, more Than was ever dreamed OF In the
early days of its existence, and the sense OF
pleasure and satisfaction derived from the
large and superior accommodations we are to
have is constant subject of congratulation.
THE BUILDINGS AND COVERED WAYS.
The new buildings are the station or central
house, and baggage rooms on both TANKS some
distance from the central. In the central are
the yaiting-rooms, between which are the
ticket offices and smaller compartments. both
on the lower and upper floor. This building
is eS feet in Length. The waiting rooms are q
K % feet-the ladies' being at the eastern end.
Extending along the track in eecn direction
from the centre are the platforms, which. in
their length aud sides are nearly four hundred
feet. The platforms extend beyond the bag
gage rooms and are covered. the frame. work of
the covering resting on single row OF iron
columns which form central line along lis
entire length. At the ends and carriage or
street side of the passenger house the roof rests
on brackets projecting from the walls This
superb covered way connecting the centre and
dapking buildings. which for more descrip.
tive term 10 architecture, may be called a pi-
azza. The walls OF the building are deep red
ORE ssed. brick laid in colored cement cores
ponding to the brick. Tue openings and corn
ers are ornamented in red sandstone stills and
lintels and the finish o. all The exterior follows
the styles adopted by the railroads generally.
for neat and substantial structures. The int
rior is finished in hard wood, natural pine,
oiled, and is inlaid in panels. The roofing Is
slate and tin. All the interior finish is in oil
the exterior dark colors in paint.
The apartments will be comfortable In every
respect, including gas. water and closets. In
connection with the water supply there will
be on the opposite side of the track from the
passenger house water columns from which
the engines during the pause the trains will
receive their supplies. thus economixing time.
The water is obtained from the city water
works. Perhaps as much as four hundred feet
with these new bulldogs. and tor the escape Of
all waste water and drainage matter arising
from and about the premises.
The foot. bridge will cross the track near the
western bsggage-room. and will be neat and
conveniently arranged structure, correspond
ing in design to the new surroundings.
THE BUILDEkS.
The company generally has its arrangements
for building with contractors regularly In its
service in that way-all Of them are from
Richmond except Mr.. c. Bargamin. of Staun-
ton who executes a large emount OF work for
the company west of this city.
The contractor Is Mr.. W. A. Chesterman, who
is aided by his foreman or master builder. Mr..
John L. Curlev. Williams & GO executed the
stating; Kendar & Co., the tinwork, and VII
Rims & 10. TIE painting, and j. L. Bate, the
brick work. all of these parties are from Rich
mond. The gas fitting, plumbing and sewer.
age by Mr.. c. Bargamin. ofStauuton.