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Union Station, Washington DC, United States of America



Washington Union Station is a historical landmark, attracting 32 million people annually.


  • Washington Union Station is a historical landmark in the US.

  • Union Station features Beaux-Arts style architecture.

  • The exterior of the station is made of white granite.

  • The main hall of the station features a 96ft high barrel-vaulted ceiling.

  • A project to repair and upgrade the main hall is currently underway.

  • The renovation project will ease congestion on the main concourse.

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