Los Angeles Union Station, Railway terminal in Downtown Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles Union Station features Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with large arched doorways, detailed tile work, and extensive wooden beam ceilings throughout its structure.
The station commenced operations on May 3, 1939, replacing La Grande Station and Central Station to become the primary railway terminal in Western United States.
The station received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and obtained status as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1972.
This transportation hub connects Amtrak trains, Metrolink commuter services, Metro Rail lines, and multiple bus routes, serving approximately 110,000 passengers each day.
The station earned the title 'Last of the Great Railway Stations' in America, incorporating Art Deco and Mission Revival architectural elements.
Location: Los Angeles
Inception: 1939
Official opening: 1939
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Website: https://www.unionstationla.com/
Part of: Los Angeles Metro Busway
Website: https://unionstationla.com
GPS coordinates: 34.05510,-118.23500
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
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