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Focusing on its architectural significance and historical evolution, this book chronicles the transformation of Union Station from its inception in 1907 as part of the McMillan Plan to its status today as a bustling transportation hub and cultural venue. Celebrated for its Beaux-Arts design, the station has welcomed over 32 million visitors annually. Featuring a collection of striking images, it illustrates how Union Station reshaped Washington, D.C. and enhanced rail service along the East Coast, highlighting its role in the city's development.
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Union Station in Washington, DC, Rachel Cooper
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Union Station in Washington, DC
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rachel Cooper
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531658670
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography
- Description
- Focusing on its architectural significance and historical evolution, this book chronicles the transformation of Union Station from its inception in 1907 as part of the McMillan Plan to its status today as a bustling transportation hub and cultural venue. Celebrated for its Beaux-Arts design, the station has welcomed over 32 million visitors annually. Featuring a collection of striking images, it illustrates how Union Station reshaped Washington, D.C. and enhanced rail service along the East Coast, highlighting its role in the city's development.