Railroad Days 2010 - Omaha Union Station

Omaha's Union Station was the first in a series of "Art Deco" designed rail terminals commissioned by the Union Pacific Railroad. Completed in 1931, Union Station saw over 10,000 passengers a day during WWII.

With the advent of the car and air service, Union Station saw a huge decrease in passenger service and was forced to close it's doors in 1971.

Union Station was donated to the City of Omaha in 1973 by UPRR.

Omaha's Union Station still stands today (a testament to the Architects Gilbert Stanley Underwood design) and is home to Durham Western Heritage Museum.

This short video was shot on July 17, 2010 during Railroad Days. I hadn't been to the station in over 20 years and was amazed at the beautiful museum that now exist under the station.

If you're a Omaha History Buff or just love looking at one of the most beautifully built Rail Terminals in the county, then Omaha's Union Station is definitely worth a visit... but be sure to get there early, it will take you a full day to see all the wonders this Station has to offer!

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[dorsai]

Thanks for the trip back in time.

[thydusk666]

I like it!