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St Louis Union Station |
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The dark clouds of the impending rainstorm add a contrast to the light colored Indiana limestone exterior. At its 1894 opening, the station was the largest in the world that had tracks and passenger service areas all on one level. During its peak service in the 1940's, at least 100,000 people a day used the station. The last train was Amtrak in 1978. After that, it was renovated as a hotel, shjopping center and entertainment complex. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:51:29 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The iconic clock tower sheathed in Indiana limestone and topped with orange tiles soars 230 feet above the station. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:52:00 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The station once served 22 different railroads and had 32 tracks under its vast trainshed ending at the stub-end terminal |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:52:29 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The entrance to the St Louis Union Station and Hotel complex once saw heavy usage. In 1903, the station was expanded to accommodate vistiors to the 1904 St Louis World's Fair. Even up to the 1920's, it remained the largest American railroad terminal. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:52:41 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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Marriott Hotels took over the former hotel and expanded it in 2011-12. In August 2016, Lodging Hospitality Management announced plans to renovate Union Station once again, included plans for an aquarium. The Memories Museum features artifacts and displays about the history of St. Louis Union Station and rail travel in the United States.[14] Located on the upper level of the train shed, the museum is a joint project of Union Station Associates and the National Museum of Transportation. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:52:52 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The current hotel at the St Louis Union Station has this impressive entrance from Market Street. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:53:09 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The massive trainshed once covered 26 tracks. Now it houses a new hotel complex, an aquarium, stores, a reflecting pond and an even a small amusement park. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:53:32 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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Here is another view of the renovated trainshed with all the new construction under the dome. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:53:43 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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An information sign explains the use of the Pegram trusses for creating the trainshed dome. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:53:57 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The memory of the 32 tracks that once were under the trainshed is seen in the concrete floor with track #20 here. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:54:17 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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Another track, this time #21, is remembered within the new floor of the renovated trainshed. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:54:34 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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Another track, this time #22, is remembered within the new floor of the renovated trainshed. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:54:50 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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This is the outside entrance to St Louis Aquarium built under the massive former trainshed |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:55:09 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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To add to the festive nature of the station, the St Louis Wheel is a 200 ft observation wheel with 42 fully enclosed, climate controlled gondolas that seat up to 8 riders in each one. The Wheel takes 3 to 4 rotations during its trip. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:55:19 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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Original track diagram (from Wikipedia St Louis Union Station). |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 11:37:14 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The Union Station has received many awards and recognitions. This is its National Historic Landmark status plaque. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:55:38 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The Union Station has received many awards and recognitions. This is the National Register of Historic Railroad Landmarks plaque. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:55:52 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The Union Station has received many awards and recognitions. This is the National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark status. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:56:02 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
St Louis Union Station |
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The Union Station has received many awards and recognitions. This is the plaque for the rededication of the station in 1985. |
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4/13/2022 Upload Date: 11/20/2023 5:56:14 AM |
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St Louis, MO |
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Gary Everhart |
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