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The book explores the remarkable history of Union Station, built in 1907 as part of the McMillan Plan, which transformed Washington, D.C. into a monumental gateway. Celebrated for its Beaux-Arts architecture, it has become a bustling hub, attracting over 32 million visitors annually. The narrative highlights its evolution from a train station to a vibrant transportation center, shopping destination, and cultural venue. Accompanied by stunning images, it illustrates Union Station's impact on the nation's capital and the expansion of East Coast rail service.
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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 (SC)
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780738587530
- Category
- Transport, World history
- Description
- The book explores the remarkable history of Union Station, built in 1907 as part of the McMillan Plan, which transformed Washington, D.C. into a monumental gateway. Celebrated for its Beaux-Arts architecture, it has become a bustling hub, attracting over 32 million visitors annually. The narrative highlights its evolution from a train station to a vibrant transportation center, shopping destination, and cultural venue. Accompanied by stunning images, it illustrates Union Station's impact on the nation's capital and the expansion of East Coast rail service.