. small shelf bearing bust Edison mounted between the
two windows the bay behind the counter.. The counter top displays slides and
books and the Park Ranger behind the counter appears presiding over a
visitors* register.drab interior, with the attendant employee practically screened off from the
entrance door, cage.
Chairs benches were not provided for visitors use while waiting for their tour
to begin..
810 Ibid.610
A 1969 photograph the Gate House interior shows the west side spruced up
visitor reception area, with linoleum flooring and waist-high wooden counter
extending almost the length the room. The east side the building not
shown this photograph (see figure 151)., 1.
177
.Besides this, the existing partitions, shelving,
cabinets, etc., not afford proper facilities, either for attractive display efficient
storage the free literature, sales stock, files, and other supplies and materials
which must kept and used the building