When rail ruled LA: Before freeways, LA had more railway miles than any city in the country. At Union Station, @metrolosangeles Metro Art’s latest exhibition tells that tale in, “The Yellow Car and Los Angeles.” 💨ow.ly/nMU250LUclL
Up and at 'em, Rose Paraders: Five Metrolink lines will offer super-early trains to Union Station, for a Metro L Line transfer, on Jan. 2. 4.nbcla.com/Kes0Lpb
The adventures of 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒑𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅: This view is from the @unionstationla platform and shows the north end of the station with downtown Los Angeles in the background. Check out more of Stoddard's pieces at josephstoddard.com
The adventures of 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒑𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅: Here is another view of @unionstationla from the @metrolosangeles offices. A small study sketch was done to work out the composition and layout. Check out more of Stoddard's pieces at josephstoddard.com
Looking for a new spot to read? 👀 Head to the @unionstationla & make yourself comfortable. Pull out your favorite book & listen to the footsteps of travelers echoing through the grand hall 📖 Check out our guide to spots in L.A. to read: bit.ly/2Adhi8X#discoverLA
The @USPS Terminal Annex opened 1 year after its next door neighbor, @unionstationla. Back then, passenger trains transported US mail and had mail cars called RPOs (Railway Post Offices), thus placing this major postal facility adjacent to the city's main rail station.
[1940] Grand opening ceremonies of the Post Office Terminal Annex that took place on May 27, 1940. The Annex is located at 900 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (Security Pacific National Bank Collection) tessa.lapl.org/cdm/singleite…
ALT View of the grand opening ceremonies of the Post Office Terminal Annex that took place on May 27, 1940. The Annex is located at 900 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Photograph dated 1940.