The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-06

present his remarks In writing
After entering 4 tentative objection
to Z union station for the reason that
II does CITY no good. and citing the
fact that there we're but ten cities In
the country Of population Of more
than 100000 people which had union
stations. Mr.. White recitcd 4 mum.
Der of difffcuitiss to he encountered
and said In part.
West Broad Street stAtion. "
These conslaes $780,. owed
the ofiicials of these two roadg to
recognize that they must have a union
station, and 1t must be on West Broad
street. They have had the aid of the
most skillful and enlightened en-
cheering experience in reaching this
conclusion. He has travelled over
most of the States, studying the con-
ditions of the different localities and
their stational needs and facilities. Az
ter thorough investigation he has re-
ported that the old fair grounds on
West Broad street offers ideal condi-
tons for a great station, not only
adequate for the Atlantic Coast line
and the Richmond, Fredericksburg
the other roads as may choose to
avail themselves, OF 1t; station ade-
quate not only for the present. but
for many years to come.
ut is proper for us to add that the
directors OF the company have not
passed finally on the subject, but have
only authorized me to procure from
competent engineers and architects
tentative plans for passenger station
facilities on the cempany's property on
West Broad street known as the odd
Fair Grounds and on such other
property of this company on West
Broad street as such engineers ana
architects may think proper and de-
SRA BILE for such sta-ion facilities: and,
In this connection to confer with the
officials of the other railroads enter
ing Richmond, and especially with the
officials of the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
nad, with the view of securing. as far
as possible, the cooperation of one
or all in the construction. maintenance
and use of such passenger terminal
facilities
Difficulties of Congestion.
sel Enshe er s the Rchmond Frederieks-
Coast Line to look into the situation,
addressed the committee and stated
that from his standpoint and from
his expert investigation. the best PLACE
for a union station would be in the
West End. He showed that by center
the passengers from one train 10
another would have to cross tracks
and would always be in danger or life
"The station would be like that in
Pittshurg," said Mr.. Scarborough. Il
was there the other night and came
near being run down by having to
cross tracks to reach the trian /
wished to take"
j. r. Pinder, chairman OF the traffic
committee of the chamber of commerce.
made an extended speech in favor OF
the Main street location for union
station. He endeayored to show that
the section mentioned was the best and
most practical for a union station, and
that by reason of its proximity to the
business centers was beyond ques
ton of doubt the only reasonable sec
ton for such a station.
Colonel c. w. p, Burgmyn. who had
gone over the matter for the chamber
OF commerce from the standpoint of
practical engineer, stated that the Main
street station would prove the most
advantageous place for the proposed
or suggested union depot.
w. D. Stuart representing the
Travellers Protective association, made
a report from that organization favor
ing the Main street proposition, and
he was followed by Thomas Poindexter.
from the same organization, who
echoed the remarks of his predecessor
Then the committee. on motion Of
Alderman Grundy adjourned to Friday
night, June 18th. when Representatives
OF all organizations will be heard.
Members of the committee present
were chairman Disney. Messrs. Grundy,
Adams, Peters. Pollard and Seaton.