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This is a real estate map that shows the plans for Union Depot etched over the existing developments, which at the time were houses and store fronts in the district of Swampoodle. Plans for Union Depot would cut the district in half.

This chart demonstrates the distribution of railway track throughout the United States in the early 1900s. As you can see the East had the majority of railways, and so you can imagine the amount of traffic that went through Union Station. Go to chart…

This map shows is a modern map that shows the relationship of Union Station to the old district of Swampoodle, as well as, some of the large landmarks that were also there at the time of Union Stations beginnings. See map here

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.

This is a store front inside Union Station. The station is an iconic shopping center in the District and a place where socializing is the norm. It all started decades ago while it was still a young building.

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 locals…

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.

One of two large accidents that have taken place at Union Station. This newspaper clipping tells us the story from a passengers perspective.