The Washington, D.C. Union Station was just as impressive and busy as well. These early postcards give us an idea of just what world-class railroad architectural grandeur meant. Operated jointly by the Baltimore & Ohio and the Pennsylvania railroads, the first train arrived in 1907. Among the many amenities of the beautiful new building was a mortuary. Still standing proudly after several restoration projects, it is one of the busiest stations in the country. For more information on the Washington D.C. Union Station, click Here.
2 comments:
Russ, I often wondered why almost every train station is named "Union" That dining room was just great in the DC station. Reminds me of the Famous Edwardin dining room at the Plaza Hotel
in NYC. But a smaller version of it'....
Hey, Ted...
The term 'Union" refers to a station or terminal that was built, owned, and managed by several railroads that used the facility to service their respective connecting lines.
Russ
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