Date night on union station was a refreshing, comedic take on scifi that i havent seen lately in the genre. Union stations near death adventure 20 years ago was indeed the last lap in a wild ride and standing in our citys most important room today, it still take. The three story union station was built in 1911 to serve as the station for the union pacific and washington railroads. However in 1870 seattle only had a population of a little over 1,000. Seattle womens history perspectives on history aha. It is served by amtraks cascades, coast starlight, and empire builder, as well as sounder commuter trains run by sound transit. On october 16, 1999, seattles historic union station is formally rededicated as the headquarters of the sound transit, the regional transit. We recommend booking union station tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Trace the citys history, from an indigenous dwelling to its gold rush days and up through its. Download the free amtrak mobile app for simple, intuitive booking and access to the travel information you need, whenever and wherever you need it. This book seems to have been written as something of a puff piece for sound transit, whose offices used to be in the old union station.
King street station is seattle s last reminder of what once was regarding intercity passenger trains. Popular seattle history books goodreads share book. King street station is a train station in seattle, washington, united states. The two trains held title as the northwests first to use allsteel passenger cars. Union station great hall seattle 2020 all you need to. Seattle, wa king street amtrak train station has an enclosed waiting area, without wifi, with parking, accessible platform and wheelchair available. None of the seamier or quirkier aspects or history of union station are mentioned, such as its use in the late 70s as a discount leather goods retail space, the replica wwi airplanes that used to hang from the ceiling of the main atrium, or its use in the. When finished in 1911 it was almost too late to the party. Nevertheless the population of seattle grew rapidly in the late 19th century. Mar 14, 2015 union station is a former train station in seattle, washington, usa, constructed between 1910 and 1911 to serve the union pacific railroad and the milwaukee road. The great hall at union station venue, seattle price it out. May 02, 2011 the anniversary of its opening and its recent acquisition as a metro property and facility makes this a good time to reflect on the history of the last of the great railway stations. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors. Sadly it doesnt cover much after the turn of the 20th century.
There is an excellent book on the station called union station a history of washingtons grand terminal by carol m. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. According to jim scribbins book, milwaukee road remembered, the. Nov 12, 2014 the new plan was to restore union station s function as a railway terminal, but also to develop commercial space inside the building for shops and restaurants. Union station is a former train station in seattle, washington, usa, constructed between 1910 and 1911 to serve the union pacific railroad and the milwaukee road.
The waiting rooms historic light fixtures were replaced with fluorescents, and the elegant terrazzo floor was allowed to crack beyond repair. During its heyday in the early 1940s, union station was a thriving transportation hub serving up. Seattles anna louise strong is well known for her reporting of the 1919 general strike, before. Sep 06, 20 the three story union station was built in 1911 to serve as the station for the union pacific and washington railroads. This is a tour of seattles historic south lake union neighborhood, including the cascade neighborhood and portions of the denny regrade.
Chicago union station a valued asset for chicagos future. Much of the present campus of the university of washington is a legacy of that event. Designed by renowned architect, daniel burnham, the station opened on october 27, 1907 and was completed in april 1908. Union station opened on may 20, 1911 and was soon joined by the milwaukee road. The anniversary of its opening and its recent acquisition as a metro property and facility makes this a good time to reflect on the history of the last of the great railway stations.
Praying to terminus, 18731911 the handsomest on harrimans lines, 1911 union station in war and peace, 19111971 intermodal dreams, 19711996 union station reborn, 19851999. Off site pike place market 1501 pike pl seattle, wa 98101 t 206. It was originally named oregon and washington station, after a subsidiary line of the union pacific. Though strikingly beautiful, seattles other railway station is now largely forgotten. The strikingly beautiful union station was shuttered for nearly 30 years.
An iconic building and a marvel of modern transportation for nearly a century, chicagos union station was originally designed by daniel burnham and completed by graham, anderson, probst and white. It provides a resting spot for a busy bus stop and contains several polished stones designed for seating. Chicago union station, begun in 19 and completed in 1925, is the only example in the united states of a doublestub station, where the 24 tracks approach from two. Books on seattles history seattleites librarything. This book would go great in any school or public library and probably will be checked out more than the time it spends on the shelf. The second of seattles two great passenger railway stations, oregon and washington station later renamed union station, opened may 20, 1911.
This iconic landmark is located in the heart of seattles pioneer square. According to jim scribbins book, milwaukee road remembered, the railroad launched its first transcontinental services from union station on may 28, 1911, the olympian and columbian seattle chicago. None of the seamier or quirkier aspects or history of union station are mentioned, such as its use in the late 70s as a discount leather goods retail space, the replica wwi airplanes that used to hang from the ceiling of the main atrium, or its use in the opening scene in the film harry in your pocket. Union station seattle, seattle, united states tourist.
I really liked that one because it gave me background on the places i go every day. Book your tickets online for union station great hall, seattle. A grand building worthy of the citys status as a national railroad hub, it is a treasured part of chicago history and a. However, the origin of union station is a long and complex story. A grand building worthy of the citys status as a national railroad hub, it. We recommend booking union station great hall tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Amtraks sole seattle station in 1971 and was listed on the national register of historic places.
Seattles union station reopens as sound transit headquarters on. The stones are engraved with artwork inspired by the railroad history of the area. Union station is a former train station in seattle, washington, united states, constructed between 1910 and 1911 to serve the union pacific railroad and the milwaukee road. Find out where to park near the great hall at union station and book a space. The 23 grandest amtrak train stations in america skift.
The union pacific soon produced a station of its own next to the new great northern and northern pacifics. Mcgill street terminal, montreal unofficially decorated gare union union station disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title union station. Several ginkgo trees provide welcome shade on warm. Washington union station is one of the countrys first great union railroad terminals. A history of washingtons grand terminal has high quality photos and historical information that will intrigue any reader from elementary age to 100.
Mortgage, checking, savings, investments and credit cards to meet all your banking needs personal, business and commercial banking. See all 1 union station great hall tours on tripadvisor. Capitol, union station is also one of the citys most popular tourist destinations and a vital community anchor. The interior was similar to a lot of the grand train stations around the country, said heather macintosh huffnagle, coauthor of the book the. King street station was constructed between 1904 and 1906 and was the first of two train stations built at the edge of seattles original commercial district.
Tacomas reputation as the city of destiny began when it was chosen by the northern pacific company in 1873 as the western terminus of the northern route of the transcontinental railroad, then under construction. Union station great hall seattle 2020 all you need to know. Union station tacoma 2020 all you need to know before you. I picked this book up while it was free on kindle expecting a quick, fun read. The new plan was to restore union stations function as a railway terminal, but also to develop commercial space inside the building for shops and restaurants. With no passenger rail service serving seattle from union station, the building remained largely empty. Union station tacoma 2020 all you need to know before. Union station, also known as the oregon and washington station, seattle, 1911 postcard the story of union station in seattle, historylinks first publication, sponsored by sound transit. How union station was saved in the 1980s boundary stones. The great hall at union station venue, seattle price. The union station renovation was the winner of the 2000 national historic preservation award. Union station is a former train station in seattle, washington, united states, constructed. It stretches back more than a quarter of a century before its opening on may 3, 1939. From the moment you glimpse the brick exterior and roman numeral clock, you will become enamored with the neoclassical building.
It was designed for grandeur, to announce that seattle was a rival of new york and chicago. Union station national trust for historic preservation. Union station is a former train station in seattle, washington, usa, constructed between 1910 and 1911 to serve the union pacific railroad and the. First and foremost, the station is a busy transit hub serving fourteen types of transportation, from passenger trains and inter. Union station is designed in the beauxarts architectural style popular in the united states and france in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Book reservations for hotels in kansas city, missouri and save on great rates. Union station great hall seattle all you need to know. As recommended by the uli panel, an entirely new nonprofit agency, the union station redevelopment corp. Jewel hospitality offers signature event and wedding venues, offsite and onsite catering, fullservice event management, and corporate food management in the greater seattle area. Union station seattle washington washington state travel destinations. Hey, can anybody recommend another book about seattles history thats at least half as good as bill speidels infamous sons of the profits. At one time the city boasted two active terminals, which included union station located directly across the. The second of seattle s two great passenger railway stations, oregon and washington station later renamed union station, opened may 20, 1911. The higharced ceilings and hexagontiled floor of union stations great hall served as seattles front door for many travelers when the train depot first opened in 1911.
Courthouse at union station is a highly successful adaptive use of a tacoma landmark. King street station is seattles last reminder of what once was regarding intercity passenger trains. Also called union station, it was completed in 1911, and opened on may 20 amidst great fanfare. Union station square is a 1600 square foot triangle at the intersection of jackson, 3rd ave s and 2nd ave. This is a tour of seattle s historic south lake union neighborhood, including the cascade neighborhood and portions of the denny regrade. See parking lots and garages and compare prices on the the great hall at union station parking map at parkwhiz. The great hall at union station parking find parking. For a couple dreaming of a vintage wedding, the great hall at union station presents unrivaled old world charm. Seattle historical sites search result department of. Personal, business, commercial banking services union bank.
The glory days of the transcontinental railroad were over and the automobile was about to plunge americas great train stations into obsolescence. At one time the city boasted two active terminals, which included union station located directly across the street. The historic structure underwent a multimillion dollar restoration project. During the next three decades, strikes, labor unrest and a strong union movement kept seattle in the national news. Jan 26, 2007 hey, can anybody recommend another book about seattles history thats at least half as good as bill speidels infamous sons of the profits. It did enjoy heydays during the early years of camp lewis and. At first seattle was very small but the little settlement was incorporated in 1869. From the moment you glimpse the brick exterior and roman numeral clock, you. This allows us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. The milwaukee road discontinued passenger service to union station 50 years later, on may 22, 1961, and the union pacific followed suit on april 30, 1971. First and foremost, the station is a busy transit hub serving fourteen types of transportation, from passenger trains and intercity buses, to bike sharing services and dcs subway system.
Called the oregon and washington station, after the union pacific line that ran through seattle, the building was considered an architectural masterpiece, the handsomest on harrimans lines. The station also anchors a major transit hub, which includes link light rail at international districtchinatown station and seattle streetcar service. Do you need to book in advance to visit union station great hall. Mar 09, 2016 even though the city engineer and a few city council members wrote the building off its fate and future spurred the most coherent and popular period of rebirth in tacomas history. Seattle hosted the first of several worlds fairs held in the pacific northwest when the alaskayukonpacific exhibition opened in 1909. It was written and curated by paula becker with the assistance of walt crowley and paul dorpat.