Palatial Railway Depot

Structure at Washington Expected to Cost Not Less Then $4,000,000

A rough sketch from which the final drawing will be made of he union railway station to be built at Washington was received recently from the Pennsylvania Railroad company, says the New York Times. The act of congress authorizing the structure stipulates that the minimum cost of the station shall be $4,000,000 and that it shall be completed within five years. The original plans were for a monumental station, with accommodation for thirty-six tracks and built of white marble. It is believed these plans will be carried out.

The Washington authorities are authorized to lay out a circle of plaza at the intersection of the avenues in front of the station and to lay out and open streets leading to the circle. This great plaza in front of the station will afford ample space for the accommodation of troops or organizations going to or coming from the trains in bodies. It will afford easy access to the station by street car lines and effectually prevent the congestions so common in the vicinity of railway stations, besides adding greatly to the architectural effect of the structure.