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Battle Creek station.—The new station erected by the G.T.R. at Battle Creek, Mich., occupies the whole block fronting on East Hill St., between East Main and Beach Streets. It is built of Maine granite, with a roof of semi-glazed red Spanish tile. On the ground floor there are entrance lobby, general waiting room, smoking room, ladies' parlor, lunch room and baggage room, and on the second story are the offices. The waiting room is lofty, extending into the second story, the floor laid with mosaic tile, the walls wainscotted 9 ft. high with ivory enamelled tile, above which is a gilt frieze, and the ceiling is vaulted with groined arches. The platforms and walks are of concrete. About 200 ft. from the main building, but connected with it by a covered walk, is the building where the express matter is handled.

Railways: G.T.W.Rd.

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