Union Station

building, Washington D.C., United States

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Union Station in Washington, D.C. is a grand train depot located on the southern edge of the NoMa neighborhood. Originally opened in 1907, it has undergone renovation and revitalization. The station is a significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture and was designed to be a magnificent gateway to the city. It is part of the NoMa area, which has seen considerable development, including new condominium buildings and the relocation of federal agency headquarters. The station's renovation was part of a broader revitalization effort in the area. Union Station is defined as a station used jointly by multiple transport companies.123

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Washington, D.C.
Northeast
Union Station (1907), the city’s magnificent train depot located on the southern edge of NoMa, was renovated, revitalized, and reopened during this time. In 1993 the old Post Office building (1914), which abuts Union Station on the west, became the home of the National Postal…
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Union Station (1907), the city’s magnificent train depot located on the southern edge of NoMa, was renovated, revitalized, and reopened during this time. In 1993 the old Post Office building (1914), which abuts Union Station on the west, became the home of the National Postal…
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Daniel Burnham
Urban planner
Burnham further conceived of Union Station, the railway station, as a formal public gateway to the city’s monumental core and as a feature integral to the city plan. Upon publication the McMillan Plan received widespread attention and approval.
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Burnham further conceived of Union Station, the railway station, as a formal public gateway to the city’s monumental core and as a feature integral to the city plan. Upon publication the McMillan Plan received widespread attention and approval.
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