Thursday, July 18, 2013

Union Station



Amtrak trains come through downtown Hartford a dozen times each day.  The train station is a brownstone Richardsonian Romanesque structure from 1889.  At the near end, Hot Tomatoes operates a bar and restaurant.
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21 comments:

  1. AndyJuly 18, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    I think almost every city has a union station.

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  2. SusieJuly 18, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Nice photo - and from a very different angle than I picture when I think of the train station.

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  3. BirdmanJuly 18, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Is Union Station the most popular name for RR stations? They are all over.... the North anyway.

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  4. MalyssJuly 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    One of my dreams would be to cross United States on an Amtrack Train, from East to west..

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  5. Tanya BreeseJuly 18, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    i've always wanted to take a train ride...one day!

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  6. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJuly 18, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    The Northeast is fortunate to have passenger rail service.

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  7. SharonJuly 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Looks like a quiet and peaceful station.

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  8. Sylvia KJuly 18, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I do love trains -- my favorite way to travel. Great capture for the day. Hope you have a great weekend, Jack! Enjoy!

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  9. RedPatJuly 18, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Our train station is Union station too!

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 18, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Hot Tomatoes! Fab name ..Mexican food ? Is that Greater Union?

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  11. HalcyonJuly 18, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    A perfect, idyllic scene. :)

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  12. UnknownJuly 18, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    The building looks wonderful! Nice shot.

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  13. VPJuly 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Nice building, lovely benches!

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  14. LOLfromPasaJuly 18, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    We just love visiting train stations when we are in the States. Been on Amtrak a few times but not in New England. Nice shot.

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  15. LowellJuly 18, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    It seems rather empty. But it's a nice-looking station. I remember Union Station in Los Angeles as a kid. Wonderful place!

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  16. William KendallJuly 18, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I do like that older section of the complex!

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  17. KayJuly 18, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    It looks clean and welcoming. The news out here is that Amtrak is slowing down East Coast trains today because the tracks are getting so hot. Sounds like summer hasn't been treating you very nicely.

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  18. Bob CroweJuly 18, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Where did the term Union Station originate? We have one, as does Chicago and Kansas City. Inquiring minds want to know.

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  19. RandyJuly 18, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Nice looking station.

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  20. MichelleJuly 18, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    I'm with Birdman. I would love to cross the U.S. by train.

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  21. Cezar and LéiaJuly 19, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    It's a beautiful composition, I like a lot the benches and the buildings!
    Léia

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