Historic Union Station - PhotoOp and Chihuly glass
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Ph. 253-863-5173
The historic Union Station is a fascinating building in its own right. The building was completed in 1911 and was a major train station for the Northern Pacific Railroad until the 1980s. The building is an art experience with its magnificent marble walls, terazzo floors, and the original glass block flooring in the east balcony area.
Today, the City of Tacoma owns the building and it serves as the entrance to the federal courthouse. It is accessible to the public, but you will have to go through a security check. Once inside, you can view several impressive exhibitions of Chihuly glass, including a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling, colorful pieces of glass along the upstairs windows, and a full wall of the artist's paintings also upstairs.
The Tacoma Union Station is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
More info at web site: www.unionstationrotunda.org
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Located in 1717 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402
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- Yodio Track 1