By Morgan Voigt, dcist; December 10, 2019
With its arched exterior, classical ornamentation, and vaulted, gilded ceiling, Union Station appears to be a Beaux Arts triumph, built to stand the test of time. You might not guess that the District’s stately transit hub is a bit of a scrappy survivor, having overcome the train station version of a midlife crisis as well as acts of Mother Nature—and acts of Congress. Thanks to a series of restorations and ongoing efforts to modernize and expand the terminal, the 112-year-old building is just getting primed for its next stage of life. Here are 10 facts you may not have known about Union Station.
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