The Grand Hall of the Union Station hotel always impressed me as a child. Coming back as an adult, it still impresses me for different reasons.
For a turn of the century, Richardsonian Romanesque building, this hall is one of the most perfectly preserved that I have seen, and not cluttered with later additions or other alterations.
The stained glass is stunning as well, complementing the the lavish interior of the vault.
The first time I recall this hall was going down with a gaggle of relatives to meet the last of my three uncles who served in the War. This last uncle had served in the AAF flying in B-17s out of India and then China.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I barely remember it, as I was just over five. But I do recall how BIG it was (Hey - it was bigger than our MOP station in Kikrwood!). And My Goodness, the crowds! I don't know how many people were in the hall, of course - but suffice that it was seemingly totally filled - so that must have been thousands, all greeting returning servicemen.