Ligonier Valley Rail Road Newspaper Articles
We have compiled over 1,400 newspaper articles that mention the Ligonier Valley Railroad, or related subjects. The articles were originally published starting in 1873 and our collection runs through 1995. Enjoy!
Ligonier Echo
Wednesday, August 10, 1910
New And Beautiful Station For Ligonier Valley Railroad
One Of The Most Complete And Convenient Stations Possible To Construct, Modern In Every Particular
Granite, Cement And Tiling Make It A Fireproof Building
One of the most beautiful and complete railroad stations to be found in Western
Pennsylvania is the new and now practically completed station at the Ligonier terminus of the Ligonier Valley Railroad. This station is large, beautiful, complete, modern and convenient in every particular. Every detail of the building is the best and most modern obtainable. Cost has not been considered in the construction or equipment of building, to which has been added the greatest safety possible. The design of the exterior is grand and magnificent and of an imposing appearance. The picture of the building herewith printed gives some idea of its cost and beauty.
When you enter you are surprised at the beauty of every part and the completeness of detail and the arrangement of every department of the interior. The first floor is devoted to ticket office, baggage room, ladies' and gentlemen's waiting rooms and a general
waiting room, all of which are furnished in the most complete manner. A very fine and pretty tile floor, with painting and frescoing that harmonize, adds much to the appearance. Every item here is substantial and complete, making it one of the best and most convenient and comfortable railroad stations we have ever seen. There is no town in Western Pennsylvania has anything like it in cost and completeness. To get to the trains you will enter on the Main street side of the station and pass through to the overhead sheds to board the train. The basement is devoted to a storage room and to the heating apparatus, the building being heated with steam. The floor and sides are cement, thus insuring perfect dryness.
The second floor is devoted to offices and other rooms necessary in the management of a railroad. General Manager George Senft will have a fine suite of rooms that are very beautiful and convenient from which you have a fine view of the railroad both toward Latrobe and Wilpen. Every office on this floor is furnished with the best and most complete furniture adapted perfectly to its use. There is also a room to be arranged for a library. The floor is hardwood in natural finish. Every part of the building seems just as it should be. Much to the care, study and experience of Mr. Senft, the general manager of the railroad, is due the beauty of construction and the convenience of detail of this magnificent Ligonier station. It is costly as well as beautiful and convenient. The cost will when entirely completed be from $50,000 to $60,000. It is a station of which the
people of Ligonier valley and the owners of the railroad should be proud. Beauty and utility are harmoniously combined.
The new, beautiful and complete railroad station will be occupied and opened to the public next Saturday, August 13, and everything will soon be put in ship shape and neat
as a pin. The employes will be delighted to get into this fine new building and have all necessary convenience and comforts in doing their work. Mr. Senft and everybody are to be congratulated. Ligonier valley people are having the advantage of the best and most complete railroad service of any branch road in Pennsylvania.