Records, 1852-1864.

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Records, 1852-1864.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19771850

The collection contains photostats of seven items relating to the first Indianapolis Union Station, 1852-1864, including a front elevation of the building by Joseph Curzon and bill for same; 2 letters concerning the transportation of soldiers; a notice to sell no more tickets to Baltimore; a letter concerning the building of a bridge; and a bill.

1 folder (7 items)

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6969624

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Union Station (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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Originally built in 1853, Union Station had a dramatic effect on the growth and development of Indianapolis. It was one of the earliest attempts by a major American city to unite the passenger and express freight services of several competing railroad companies in a single terminal. The original depot was replaced in 1888 by the Romanesque-Revival structure know today as the Grand Hall. After World War II, rail travel began to decline and by 1979 the terminal was served by few trains. In the 198...