King Street Station, Railway station in Pioneer Square district, Seattle, United States.
Description
King Street Station is a railway station in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, United States, serving Amtrak passengers and regional connections. The building displays high ceilings, large windows, and ornate wood paneling that give the interior spaces a period character.
History
Architects Reed and Stem, who later designed Grand Central Terminal in New York, planned this station, which opened on May 10, 1906. Changes to the interior were made in the 1960s and reversed only decades later.
Culture
The station hall regained its original grandeur after suspended ceilings were removed in recent years, revealing ornamental woodwork and open spaces once hidden from view. Travelers waiting for trains can now appreciate the craftsmanship of the interior finishes.
Practical
The station sits at 303 South Jackson Street and connects long-distance trains with light rail as well as city and regional bus lines. Visitors arriving from out of town can reach downtown Seattle within minutes.
Did you know?
A clock tower rising 18 feet (5.5 meters) above the building serves as a landmark for pedestrians navigating the streetscape. The tower can be spotted from more distant neighborhoods, marking the location of the station.
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