This is a post of some larger stations and terminals from around the country. Let's start with the West Coast first. Oakland, CA was home of the famous 'Oakland Mole', the Southern Pacific Railroad's huge railroad pier where long long distance trains pulled in and train ferries to San Francisco docked. This postcard gives the viewer an idea of the size of the train shed alone.
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The St. Louis Union Station was truly a 'cross-roads of America' circa 1906 through 1920. Here are both interior and exterior views of this busy railroad facility.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Station_%28St._Louis%29The Washington, D.C. Union Station was just as impressive and busy as well. These early postcards give us an idea of just what world-class railroad architectural grandeur meant.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Station_%28Washington,_D.C.%29
