Main Hall - Washington Union Station

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Main Hall - Washington Union Station
Main Hall - Washington Union Station

Designed by architect Daniel Burnham, Washington Union Station was built in the Beaux Arts style and opened on October 27, 1907. At the time it was built, this was the largest railway station in the world.

It's hard to believe that this station building was sealed in 1981, and the possibility of demolition was considered. The station was reopened in 1988 after a three year renovation that cost $160 million.

Some of you may wish to peruse the station's website: Union Station

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Taken on: October 30, 2009
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