Union Station

ID: 5342 ~ Source: Lenggenhager, Werner, 1899-1988, “Spokane -- Railroads -- Union Pacific (#01),” Spokane Public Library, https://lange.spokanelibrary.org/items/show/2244. ~ Creator: Lenggenhager, Werner, 1899-198 ~ Date: The early 1970s

This file appears in: Union Pacific Rail Depot: Lost Architectural Masterpiece

Standing at four stories tall, Union Station was more than capable of blocking the view of all but the clock tower of Great Northern Station from downtown. The station was built from red brick and white stone, that along with the large arched windows and terracotta trim on the town facing side of the building gave it a more elegant appearance than its competitor across the river.

This file appears in: Union Pacific Rail Depot: Lost Architectural Masterpiece

Union Pacific Rail Depot: Lost Architectural Masterpiece

By Devrick Barnett

Unlike the Great Northern Station which has left its mark on downtown Spokane, nothing remains of the elegant Union Station instead the Red Rider Wagon play area occupies its former location.