Union Pacific Station [gone]
Las Vegas, NV |
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The Las Vegas Union Pacific Station was the best example of Streamline Moderne in Las Vegas. It was built in 1940 and replaced a 30-year-old Spanish-style station. It was demolished in the mid-1960s to build the Union Plaza Hotel. Amtrak continued train service to the back of the hotel until 1993. For more, see this website.
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former Union Station
Omaha, NE |
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Omaha's Union Station was built in 1931 and operated until 1971. The building was restored in 1996 and now serves as the Durham Western Heritage Museum. The building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
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Pennsylvania Station
Newark, NJ |
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Newark's Penn Station was designed by McKim, Mead & White (same architects as New York's original Penn Station). The station opened in 1935. It is a Art Deco masterpiece and still fully functioning, well-maintained train station. Plaques around the Main Waiting Room depict the history of transportation, globe lights are encircled by astrological signs, and benches still bear the inlaid logo of the Pennsylvania Rail Road. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Texas & Pacific Railway Terminal
Fort Worth, TX |
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The Texas & Pacific Railway Terminal was built in 1931. In addition to the railroad terminal, the building was used for office space and warehouses. In 1957, the railroad vacated the terminal. In 1999, the lobby was restored. The Trinity Railway Express, a commuter train, began operating here in 2001. From 2002-2006, the building was converted into condos. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
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