Union Station Nashville, TN - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

"Opening on Oct. 9, 1900, to great fanfare, the building's imposing Gothic design - featuring lofty turrets and towers - was a testament to U.S. ingenuity and energy. During railroading's glory years, the station saw characters such as movie starlet Mae West and Mafia kingpin Al Capone - who was escorted through here on his way to Alcatraz. Other fascinating facts surrounding our historic Nashville hotel include:
• Construction began on Aug. 1, 1898
• Station officially opened on Oct. 9, 1900
• The lobby once held two alligator ponds
• The Train Shed was the largest unsupported span in America, housing up to 10 full trains at once
• Officially opened as a hotel in December 1986"
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Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: It is being refurbished into a hotel. What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Louisville & Nashville Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]

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