The string courses, cornices and brackets will be of terra cotta, and the roof will be covered with red tile.

[5]The Philadelphia station was essentially built on stilts, with its main entrance from the Chestnut Street Bridge, 30 feet above grade level.

Furness mixed Flemish Revival detailing with an industrial aesthetic of brick, iron and glass.

Through the station's innovative plan, he separated the flow of passengers waiting to board the trains from those arriving.

Directly south of the passenger station stretched a brick baggage and freight building.