Description:
Union Station, completed in 1939, is one of the finest examples of California mission-style architecture and one of the last of America's great rail stations. It was built with the opulence and attention to detail that characterize 1930s WPA projects, such as its cathedral-like size and richly paneled ticket lobby and waiting area. When you're strolling through these grand historic halls, it's easy to imagine the glamorous movie stars who once boarded The City of Los Angeles and The Super Chief to journey back East during the glory days of rail travel; it's also easy to picture the many heartfelt reunions between returning soldiers and loved ones following the victorious end to World War II, in the station's heyday. Movies shot here include Bugsy, The Way We Were, and Blade Runner. There's always been a restaurant in the station; the latest to occupy this unusually beautiful setting is Traxx.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 800 266 6883
Address:
- 800 N. Alameda St
- At Cesar E. Chavez Ave
- Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neighborhood:
Downtown/Mid-Wilshire/KoreatownStrenuousness:
- No Sweat
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