Union Station - Tacoma, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 47° 14.756 W 122° 26.223
10T E 542601 N 5232648
This station was once the Western Terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad. It how houses a federal courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMKNX
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 145
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Built in 1911 at the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad, Union Station is one of downtown Tacoma's shining jewels. A magnificent example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture, the structure served train passengers into the 1980s but fell into disrepair as interest in railroad travel diminished. In the 1990s, the City of Tacoma bought the building for just one dollar and renovated the station into the lobby of a new federal courthouse.

Be sure to visit the lobby to see the spectacular Chihuly glass installations.

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No

Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes

If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
The depot is currently a US Federal Courthouse. The lobby houses a large glass exhibit and is open to the public.

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Northern Pacific

Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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