Downtown West in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Union Station
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
1. Union Station NHL Marker
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national
significance in commemorating
the history of the
United States of America
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[Markers on interior concourse wall,
including an identical
National Historic Landmark plaque]
National Historic
Civil Engineering Landmark
Union Station
Designated 1981
American Society of Civil Engineers
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St. Louis Union Station
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Railroad Landmarks
This station, built in 1894, served the railway passengers of America
as a major gateway to the east and west coasts.
After many years of service by many of the nation's railroads,
passenger train operations ceased in 1978.
The station and train shed were renovated in 1985.
National Railway Historical Society
Historic Plaque Commission, 1994
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A Commemoration in Honor of the
50th Anniversary of the U.S.O.
United Service Organization
In World War II, the most visited U.S.O. center in St. Louis was a canteen located in this area of Union Station. From September 12, 1942 to August 1, 1946 the canteen was open 24 hours a
this page online
St. Louis Union Station salutes the outstanding work of the U.S.O. and congratulates them on their 50th anniversary.
September 1941 - September 1991
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Rededication
In commemoration for the rebirth of Union Station for the continuing use and enjoyment of the people of St. Louis, Missouri
September 1, 1894 & September 1, 1989
St. Louis Station Associates
Owner
Oppenheimer Gateway Properties, Inc.
General Partner
The Rouse Company of St. Louis, Inc.
Developer
Erected 1970.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1950.
Location. 38° 37.757′ N, 90° 12.435′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown West. It is on Market Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at the hotel entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1820 Market Street, Saint Louis MO 63103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
2. Union Station NHL Marker at hotel entrance
Also see . . .
1. Welcome to St. Louis Union Station. (Submitted on December 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Trains could return to St. Louis Union Station (Oct 2012). (Submitted on December 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
3. Union Station Tower
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
4. Union Station Interior Concourse Markers
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
5. Union Station NHCE Landmark Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
6. Union Station NRHRRL Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
7. Union Station U.S.O 50th Anniv Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
8. Union Station Rededication Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
9. Former Union Station Trainshed
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2012
10. Union Station
Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 30, 1997
11. St. Louis Union Station Summerfest '97
Fred Harvey revolutionized railroad dining by opening one of his restaurants in the Terminal Hotel at St. Louis Union Station. In order to provide efficiency, the travelers ordered while still on board the train, and then the orders were wired to the restaurant manager, so that people could come in, sit down and enjoy a meal, and be on their way with as little time and hassle as possible.
Photographed by Woodward & Tiernan Printing Company, circa 1894
12. Grand Union Station, St. Louis, Mo.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,467 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on December 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 11. submitted on December 29, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 12. submitted on December 29, 2012.
