An image taken during the construction of Union Station in Washington D.C. This image shows not only the immense project that was set before the District, but the amazing infrastructure that went into the building of this station.
This is a soldier headed off to war from Union Station in Washington DC kissing his lady one last time before he leaves. Union Station was an busy place at the time of the war, and helped move thousands of soldiers through its massive terminal.
This is a picture of a group of soldiers at Union Station before they head out for the war. This is World War 2. Union Station served a huge part in transporting soldiers during the war.
We don't know much about this image, but there are a few things that stand out and why I think it's important to the project.
It shows what looks like a normal day in DC, which gives a bit of insight into how Union Station was used by the localsā¦
This is an personal account of someone who grew up in Swampoodle after Union Station was born. It gives up the opportunity to step into what life was like at the time in that area.
New Japanese ambassador arrives at DC's Union Station, train arrives. Takeo Iguchi shakes hands with Cheif of Protocol John Simmons. CU Ambassador Iguchi. Group of men walk together through the train station. Many important international meetingsā¦
This is footage of Union Station that shows an everyday view of the inside of the terminal in 1939. The video isn't very exciting, and it could be seemingly unimportant. However, this footage shows us just what kind of day the station normally saw.
This is an exciting newspaper article that announces the opening of Union Station in 1907. It talks about some obstacles that occurred before it opened, but ends in a grand dedication to the station of the capitol.