The design of Washington Union Station started in 1901 and the construction was completed in 1908. The glory day of train transportation probably peaked in the 1940’s until the major Interstate Highway System starting to take shape in the 1950’s. The Union Station began to deteriorated in late 1960’s until Congress funded the extensive renovation project and completed in 1988. The Station’s Main Hall ceiling was damaged in the rare 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Washington area in August 2011 and the repair work was not completed until last year. We went back to the Station this past weekend to take some pictures of this beautiful architecture. ( some pictures were taken several years ago)
Stephen Hung Photography 
Exceptional shots! Interesting the attention paid to train station architecture, all over the world. This one is a lovely example.
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You really capitalize on your engineering background in the shots getting the best angles! Beautiful photos.
Thank you so much for your kind words, the best compliments I can receive!
Sometimes, we forget to look up …stunning shots.
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Probably the best train station I have ever seen (and will ever see)
Love these pics and the different filters❤️
Thank you for visiting. Washington train station is indeed an elegant architecture, though not an easy place to photograph because of the light. I might go back some other time to take more pictures from different angles.
What magnificent architecture! I really like the designs of the old buildings. They were all so grande and so beautiful. I wish we never would have gone modern and minimalist. Stephen, you have captured the station at its best.
Thank you so much. Yes, I also love the elegance and the charm of the old structure such as this one. You have given me encouragement to explore more! Thanks for visiting my blog.
I hope you get to enjoy your gift for many years to come. 🙂
Thank you! That’s what I have been doing, travel and photography or simply enjoying life, since my retirement. — Stephen
This is a really beautiful train station. Thank you for your photos.
Thank you for visiting – it’s indeed a beautiful structure.
Amazing ♥ nice blog ☺
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Really like your post.
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