Union Station

Union Station is an integral part of Seattle’s history and a once provided a strong sense of architecture and place.  The building was constructed between 1910 and 1911 to serve the Union Pacific Railroad and the Milwaukee Road. It was originally named Oregon and Washington Station, after a subsidiary line of the Union Pacific.

The Milwaukee Road discontinued passenger service to Union Station in 1961, and the Union Pacific followed suit in 1971. With no passenger rail service serving Seattle from Union Station, the building remained largely empty. After nearly 30 years of sitting idle, the station finally experienced an expansive renovation by the Daniels team.

Restored to its former glory, it is now home to the headquarters of the regional transit agency and the grand hall is rented out to the public for special events. The project also includes over 1.1 million sq. ft. of office space located immediately adjacent to the station.

Winner of a National Preservation Award for Historic Preservation, the station is now preserved for future generations to enjoy.