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Exploring the Historical Context of Union Station in Washington, D.C. on August 14, 1963
Take a look at a cool old photo of Union Station in Washington, D.C. taken by Thomas O'Halloran on August 14, 1963. Learn more about the historical context of the photo including the Great Train Robbery, James Meredith's graduation, and the March on Washington.
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Peering Into the Past: A Glimpse of Union Station Back in 1914
Take a look back in time and explore a photo of Union Station in 1914. See the familiar line of taxis waiting for passengers in this historic image.
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This Old Photo of Union Station in Washington DC in 1920
This old photograph reveals Union Station in Washington DC in 1920. See the tracks and glass negative from the National Photo Company Collection. | Ghosts of DC
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A Rare Look at DC's Union Station Under Construction in the Early 1900s
Take a rare look at Washington, DC's Union Station under construction in the early 1900s. This photo from Sidney Duff shows only one of the six statues installed over the entrance. Click to learn more!
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A Stunning Look at Union Station in the 1920s
Take a look at this stunning photo of Union Station in the 1920s! Learn more about this amazing piece of history on GhostsofDC.org.
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Marines Await Shipment Out for WWI: A Photo from Union Station in Washington, DC
GoDCer Michael sent in this amazing photo of two marines awaiting shipment out for World War I at Union Station in Washington, DC. See the photo and read more about the story behind it.
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A Look Back at Union Station in Washington, DC in 1920
Take a look at this photo of Union Station in Washington, DC from around 1920. Two streetcars sit in front of the iconic building. Source: Library of Congress.
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A Look Inside the Ladies' Waiting Room at Union Station 100 Years Ago
Take a look back in time to the 1910s and explore the ladies' waiting room at Union Station. See the sparsely decorated room and imagine what it was like for women to wait for their train 100 years ago.
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Union Station's Rehabilitation, Captured in Photos Taken After the TWA Mount Weather Air Disaster
Check out this photo of Union Station being rehabilitated after the TWA Mount Weather air disaster. Thankfully they saved it instead of knocking it down like so many other buildings back then. See the photo taken two weeks after the disaster here!
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Take a Look at Union Station in the 1960s Through This Amazing Stock Footage!
Take a look at the amazing Union Station in Washington, DC in the 1960s through this vintage stock footage. Don't forget to check out the accompanying photo from 1963!
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Exploring Washington D.C.'s Landmarks in a 1918 Photograph of the "Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Take a journey back in time and explore Washington D.C.'s iconic landmarks in this 1918 photograph of the "Billy Sunday tabernacle" near Union Station. Can you recognize any of the other landmarks besides the Capitol and Library of Congress?
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Celebrating Amtrak's 100th Anniversary with a Video
Celebrate Amtrak's 100th anniversary with us by watching this video that was pulled together by Amtrak in 2008. It's sure to put a smile on your face!
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Looking Back: A Glimpse of Union Station in 1977 through an Old Photograph
Step back in time with a captivating photograph of Union Station in Washington D.C. from 1977. Discover the differences in the station's architecture, surroundings, and atmosphere, and reflect on how this iconic landmark has evolved over the years to better serve today's travelers.
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A Trip Back in Time: The Senator from Pennsylvania Railroad in 1929
Take a trip back in time to 1929 and check out the Pennsylvania Railroad's "The Senator" in this awesome photo. Thanks to Shorpy for the amazing image!
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A Glimpse Back in Time: 1938 Ford and Mercury at Union Station
A look back in time to 1938 when Ford debuted its new brand, Mercury. Check out the amazing photo of the two cars side-by-side at Washington D.C.'s Union Station and the stylish men dressed up for the occasion.
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Take a Look at Union Station in 1910 - An Impressive Sight
Take a look at Union Station in 1910! This picture shows the impressive sight of the railroad station several years after it was completed. See the impressive photo here!
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Check Out the 1903 Map of Swampoodle With Proposed Union Station Superimposed Over the Neighborhood
Take a look at the 1903 map of Swampoodle with the proposed Union Station superimposed over the neighborhood. See how some of the street names have been recycled in different neighborhoods. Make sure to compare this to the 1888 map as well.
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A Fascinating Look at the Unveiling of D.C.'s Christopher Columbus Memorial in 1912
Unveiling of D.C.'s Christopher Columbus Memorial in 1912 was a huge event. Check out fascinating images from the Washington Times on April 29, 1912, when workers moved a veiled statue of Columbus into place. Learn more about the event with this blog post!
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The Incredible Story of Dwight Eisenhower’s Inaugural Train Wreck at Union Station
Relive the incredible story of the train wreck that occurred at Union Station just days before Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration in 1953. Miraculously, no fatalities occurred, but the station was left in shambles. Learn the amazing recovery story!
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The Beatles' First Concert in the U.S. Was at Washington Coliseum
The Beatles' first live performance in America was in Washington, D.C. on February 11th, 1964. They played at the Washington Coliseum after arriving at Union Station from New York City.
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