Union Station West Wing
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Union Station West Wing
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Omaha, Nebraska's Union Station open in 1931 and was immediately heralded as an architectural gem. Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood and build 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 finally 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.
This is a picture of the West Wing of Union Station, if you rode the trolley to the station this is the door you would have entered. Housed in the wing were the USO Club, Barbershop, Hospital, and Telegraph Office.
Copyright 2016 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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November 8th, 2016
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