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Union Station

Union Station was built in 1939, on the eve of World war II. It was a very busy place during the war. Considered "The last of America's great rail stations," the post-war years were not as good to Union Station. The rise of automobile and air travel cut deeply into rail traffic. The creation of Amtrak, rail travel improved slightly, but in recent years, Union Station has become a major commuter center with the creation in the 1990s of the Metro system with a growing number of subway and light-rail lines (Metro Rail , Metrolink) terminating at Union Station. Amtrak has also been growing in popularity. Adjacent to Union Station, a new bus terminal and Metro Headquarters office complex has added to the increased importance.

Union Station was built in cooperation with the Union Pacific Railroad, the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Union Station was designed by John and Donald Parkinson in1939. It is a mix of Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco Architectural styles. The floor plan forms a cross. The building has outdoor waiting areas with tiled fountains. The original China Town was torn down to make space for this building.

Located at 800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California, across the street from El Pueblo de Los Angeles (Olvera Street).

Main entrance. Photo Date: 11-18-95.

Entrance to north wing. Photo Date: 11-18-95.

11-18-95.

North wing being readied for an event. Photo Date: 11-18-95.

Main waiting area. Photo Date: 11-18-95.

Main waiting area. Photo Date: 11-18-95.

Large space, now used for special events. Photo Date: 11-18-95.

East side. Photo Date: 11-18-95.

Harvy House Restaurant. Photo Date: 11-18-95.

Union Station. Photo Date: 4-29-00.

Photo date: 1-5-93.

Union Station is once again a vital, active transportation hub. The following photographs show the recent new construction.

New Union Station. Photo Date: 3-15-97.
Public Art in the new Union Station. Photo Date: 3-15-97.

Public Art in the new Union Station. Photo Date: 3-15-97.
Public Art in the new Union Station. Photo Date: 3-15-97.

New Union Station. Photo Date: 3-15-97.
MTA office tower. Photo Date: 3-15-97.

Looking out from the MTA Office Tower. Photo Date: 3-15-97.

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