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The idea for Chicago Union Station was laid out by famed architect Daniel Burnham, who developed the 1909 Plan of Chicago.
During a Tuesday news conference to celebrate Union Station’s centennial, leaders highlighted the station’s history, ...
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Union Station was envisioned by famed architect Daniel Burnham. It took 10 years to build and cost $75 million at the time, which is equivalent to about $1 billion in today's dollars.
CHICAGO — You only celebrate a 100th birthday once, and Amtrak made sure that the milestone for Chicago Union Station did not go unnoticed. Officials including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker were on ...
Chicago’s Union Station, dedicated as “America’s Finest Railroad Terminal” on July 23, 1925, will celebrate its centennial birthday on Wednesday.
Lia Kohl thanks a train passenger who complimented a performance of her composition, "Music for Union Station," at the Union Station Great Hall, May 15, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) ...
CHICAGO (WGN) — An Illinois landmark and transportation hub will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary. Chicago’s Union Station, dedicated as “America’s Finest Railroad Terminal” on July ...