"Pennsylvania R.R. Station By Night, Pittsburgh, PA," circa 1916

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Artifact Overview

Pittsburgh's Union Station, credited to Chicago architect Daniel Burnham, opened in 1901. Despite its name implying a union of multiple railroads, Union Station served only the Pennsylvania Railroad and its subsidiaries. Even so, at its peak the building handled hundreds of long-distance and commuter trains each day. Union Station was restored in 1988 and still hosts Amtrak passenger trains today.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

circa 1916

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.9.22.129

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of William & Debbie McBain

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.375 in
Width: 5.375 in

"Pennsylvania R.R. Station By Night, Pittsburgh, PA," circa 1916