Omaha Union Station Great Hall Wood Print

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The Omaha, Nebraska Union Station opened in 1931 and was immediately proclaimed an architectural gem. Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood and built for 3.5 million dollars, it was one of the nation's first Art Deco train stations. At its peak during World War II, more than 10,000 passengers passed through this great hall each day.

The Union Station closed its doors in 1971, and Union Pacific donated the building to the city of Omaha in 1973. It sat vacant for several years before The Durham Museum moved in and began restoring the building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...