The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-04-04

tort, and ccure9 safety. In the right
spandrel e the great arch Nashville i;
represented in bas-relicf by a beat
tiful girl habted in Grecian costume
colorcd in lavender and pink, dis
playing the lines OF beauty and high
culture in Ter form and face. In the
EFT spandrel oppo-!;c IS white robed
figure IMPLYING L3ui vile. She is
more robust IN form, more perfectly
developed, bit not so graceful impose Or
so beautiful and refined in appearance as
the figure representing Nashville. These
two comely maidens are stretching on:
their hands to one another in token Of
amity. goodwill, and in5eparable com
panionship.
On the south wall is a highly artistic
fireplace, deliberately done i'll stone after
the Romanesque. The fretwork under
the mantel Shelf is a delicate and laby-
rinthlne work of art in Arabesquc, and
harmonizes well with the miniature col
rnlns aud arches above Not the least
attractive of the ornaments, bctaase sig
nliicant, arc those that appear on the ten
saandrels on the east and wet side OF
the great waiting room. Five arches on
each side spring in grand and noble OUT
lines. Glass work, fer the mo part, fill
up the open spaces of the arches. Re
Ginning cn TIE sloning upper ei.cS Of the
arches are winged figures OF beautiful
maldcns done in' bas-rclief, carrying
IN their out5trctcLod hands sample; Of
the many products grown, made, Or han
died CT the lines of the two railroad.
Bags Ct flour. vegetables, corn. wheat.
fruit, lumber, cotton, tobacco. wine,
wDlskcy, stone, brick, saw logs, mcrchan-
disc, boots, s,:ocs, hardware, groceries
&C., are the offerings of these charming
and bountifcl bcnefactors. Even the
livestock interest is represented in the
Taurus Of the Zodiac. The floor of the
hall /; laid with ornamental tiles, and i,
a rich mosaic work varied in design and
elegant i'll its subdued colors.
This princely hall may be lighted at
night by two magnificent chandeliers
pendant from the ceiling each having 81
lights. Besides these, there are from
thirty to forty groups of lights, ranging
from two to six lights each, disposed all
around the hall When all these are
lighted, there is a dazzling, flashing
splendor rivaling that of the sun at
midday and revealing attractive features
that are never seen by daylight.
Time and space will not permit of 4
further description of this matchless
waiting room. In its gorgeousness and
beauty, its coloringS and designs, it re
sembles the kingly palaces of France be-
fore the revolution. The divinest of
arts, sculpture and painting, have been
freely employed in making it the most
artistic, the most attractive. the most
pleasing, and withal, the most comfort
able waiting room in America.
The ladies waiting room, which occu-
pies the northwestern corner is fifty feet
square, and is dream of beauty. An
ornamental square fireplace gives relief
to the western wall. The room is fres-
coed i'll yellow with wreaths of pink roses
on the ceiling. There are six lacquered
brass chandeliers that add manifold
splendors to this tastefully decorated
room at night The windows are en-
bellished with 'sunburst" glass with its
rare and exquisite coloring and rich
beauty.
The waiting room for the colored pas
SengerS is thought by many to be the
most beautiful of all the small waiting
rooms. 1t is frescoed in several shades
of tea green, and presents a most attract
i've appearance. 1t is the counterpart OF
the ladies' waiting room.
The dining room occupies the north
east corner 1t is frescoed in rose color
with artistic designs on the ceiling in
buff. 1t has richly decorated fireplace
and n1antels. The room is very hand
some, both in size, style. and finish.
The lunch room is in the southwest
corner, and is frescocd in blue Between
the first and second story there is a mez-
canine half-story on the east and west
sides that is used for offices.
Accommodations are provided for a
large ticket Office, telegraph and tele-
phone offices, parcel room. newspaper
stall. etc.
The entire building is thoroughly ven
tilated, heated by hot air. fitted with Law
atQries, and lighted by gas and electric
ity.
There is large loggia or midway. :
by 800 feet, that extends from the
Walnut Street entrance westward. and
embraces the space between the uaiu
shed and the southern side Of the main
building. Four flights Of steps lead to
the train shed below, where provisions
are made for the accommodation Of ten
traina. The loggia extends to the car
riagc Ccncourse and to the baggage
building. This latter building is l5 by
Us feet. and two stories high
The train shed IS $50 by 500 feet. also
covered with slate. 1t has gables OF
stained glass.
Taking the station as whole, it is a
brilliant gem II art and utility. the real
led phantom Of an architects dream
2 creation at once rcsplcndent, ideal. ele-
ant and magnificent; grand in concep-
ticn, perfect in execution. full Of new
phases Of beatty and decorative art. and
the pride and ornament Of Nashville and
ct tennessee.
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