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Springfield Union Station

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A landmark in Springfield, in the middle of things: 361 places within a five-minute walk. One of 92 history & landmarks in Springfield.

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On the National Register since 1978

Union Station

Union Station

Union Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 27, 1978. It is significant for its transportation and architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Romanesque Revival and Sullivanesque and Art Nouveau.

Springfield Union Station is a former train station in Springfield, Illinois, which is currently part of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The Richardson Romanesque-style station is located at 500 East Madison Street in downtown Springfield, adjacent to the Lincoln Presidential Library. Springfield Union Station opened in 1898 and served trains until 1971, when Amtrak consolidated its services at …

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361 places within a five-minute walk of Springfield Union Station.

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The nearest neighbor is Union Station - Lincoln from History to Hollywood, 1 min walk away.

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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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