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...Rhodes first discussed the alternating current feeder system and gave an account of the troubles that had been experienced in making the first underground cables for an 11,000 volt system. He classified the causes for the burnouts into two groups: the first containing inherent faults in the cables, and the second accidental injuries to the cables. Under the latter head he mentioned the process of electrolysis...
...much as possible with the long slope-way to the north and with the Yard fence and class gates, all being built of brick with sandstone trimmings. This fact, an unusual one in traction construction, will add greatly to the general appearance of the Square. The interior, and underground part of the structure will be finished in white tiles...
...emergency exits. These are provided at every 1000 feet and furnish an easy way for people to find their way to the street in the case of emergency. Each of them is also to be used for ventilating purposes. Another innovation in subway construction is a system of underground sidewalks connected with the tunnel but outside the entrance gates at the Central square station. These sidewalks extend for about 350 feet on each side of the station. At Harvard square the walls at the point where the surface cars go down into the subway have been constructed of brick...
...Street Bridge. This is planned to accommodate the crowds on the days of football games in the Stadium. The tracks leading to and from this platform, which will be a covered structure about 300 feet long, will connect with the main line of the subway as it emerges from underground at Brattle square. It is possible that this platform will be ready for use by the time of the Yale game next year...
...subway itself will run through Brattle street to Murray street, where the "elevated trains," as the subway cars will be designated, will ascend to the street. Surface cars from North Cambridge and Newton will pass underground at the Cambridge Common and at Murray street, respectively...