You know, there are a lot of things I take for granted here in the city. Kinda sad, huh? Like I am all about how we have the world’s largest children’s museum, and I’m always pointing out to people that the LOVE sculpture is made by Robert Indiana who is from guess where?
But until Dan posted his own Union Station post, I hadn’t thought about our Indianapolis Union Station in … uh, well, I don’t recall.
Regardless, I found myself telling Dan how the Indianapolis Union Station was the first in the world. Crossroads of America and all that.
Then I realized, hey, it’s still there, I should go see it. Dan said he hoped that it wasn’t in an area where The Mister wouldn’t want me going alone. I said I’d take the dog. Well, I didn’t take the dog. We had dinner on East Street, and there was Union Station, so The Mister dropped me off. (Then he parked, and called to tell me where he parked, within viewing distance, because he’s just so damn thoughtful and protective. Isn’t he ever so dreamy?)
*stares off into space*
Achem.
Anyway, here it is, the first Union Station in the world.
It opened in 1853.
I have to tell you, while I stood there taking the photo, I realized the entire foundation, including the walkway, is granite.
Whoa.
Also, check out the so deco lighting, obviously added later.
You can see the progression of dusk in my photos.
Sometime, I’ll go inside. I remember tiled walls.
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joeyfullystated 
Good catch girl. Not many folks go to Union Station now. Nice doors.
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The last time I was inside for any length of time, I think I was a junior in high school! :O You know, when it was a mall! (Actually, you may not have been here then, but it was a mall for a while.)
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I remember “clubbing” there with friends. Never knew it as a mall. You mean you were hanging out in malls in junior hi?
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I did. I wasn’t as much of a mall rat as most my age, but yes, I did hang out in malls quite a bit in the 80s 🙂
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I guess that makes sense. Jr. Hi is what 13 and 14? Hell I hung out in a pool hall at that age. So at least in a mall you can get an Orange Julius.
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I meant a junior in high school, but nonetheless, it still applies 🙂
I was out of the pool when we left small town. No pools close here.
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OK. I see. When I said pool hall I meant a place with cue sticks and 8 balls
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AHAHA! I didn’t sleep much last night, and IT SHOWS! Sorry.
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That’s Ok. I find funny that anyone would think I would hang out at a swimming pool.
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I forgot how freaking cool Indy really is until I was up that way last month.
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I love this building, Joey. Thanks so much for getting the photos.I love the arched windows and the turrets. They just don’t build stuff like this these days. I also really like the details in the brickwork. My favorite photo is the one of the half-round turret up against the square/rectangular turret (with the recessed brick sections). This is one beautiful building, and a significant hunk of history. I’m glad The Mister took you. I would have felt awful if something had happened. Thanks for the mention and thanks so much for sharing these photos!
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Ah, my pleasure. Almost no one goes there anymore, but it’s still in a busy place. It really is beautiful. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
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Sounds like the Yogi Berra quote “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded”
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Haha, kinda. All around it is still busy 🙂
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That is one beautiful old building it would cost a king’s ransom to do an entire building of that size in all-brick today. The 3rd to last one looking up at the clock tower is my fave.
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Wouldn’t it though? Moo sat next to me while I uploaded the photos and she was all, “Is that granite? All of it? Sheesh!” lol
It really is beautiful. I wish it had great functionality to match, but at least the city owns it now 🙂
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I love WordPress peer pressure. That’s an awesome railway station, Joey. I love older buildings like this one, they have character and beauty. Excellent job on this week’s challenge and thanks to the Mister for keeping you safe.
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Me too, thanks 🙂
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Beautiful building.
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Wow! Gorgeous building! Nothing is in it now? How sad! Indy is cool, though, so the city will probably do something spectacular with it. 🙂 I love the huge round window!
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There’s still one platform, and a host of other stuff in it, but bits and bobs.
I love that window too. 🙂
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I love seeing old buildings. Was this Union Station originally a train station? I’ve been to a Union Station in Kansas City…still in use for trains. It is really old too.
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It still is a train station. Down to one platform now. There’s a lot goin on in there now, but a bit of this, a bit of that. You can click the link about it if you’re curious.
I love old buildings too 🙂
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Hats off to the ‘first’ Union Station. Beautiful architecture and it is nice that is kept up so well. Glad you were safe with your hubby watching over you. You got it good, girl. 🙂
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What a beautiful “museum” of history! I hope they keep it forever.
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Interesting. That’s some station!
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Too cool!
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So many train stations were built with such opulence. This one looks so lovely! I took the train from Lynchburg, Va to D.C. and was amazed by the beauty of that Union Station 🙂
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You find such amazing, atmospheric buildings for this post- it’s great
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Thank you!
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I’ve been here! It was beautiful. Good choice for door photos.
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😀
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Gorgeous, Joey. I especially like the shot of the three sets of doors with the art deco lights. Very cool.
janet
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Thanks 🙂
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Wonderfully (can’t seem to spell the word I want to put here) done. Maybe I’ll try this one: Wonderfully portrayed. Yay, the spelling is correct. I have MS and my memory likes to play tricks on me all the time. We have a Union Station in Chicago (an hour and 15 minutes by Amtrak). I’ve never thought to take pictures, though, as there are so many people coming and going, you can’t help but get some of them in a photo.
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The only REAL train ride I’ve taken is Indianapolis to Chicago 🙂
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That’s the same train I take when I go to NewYork.
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I am so excited to learn the very first Union Station is nearby where you live! My favorite part of this was the great big stained glass circle which I studied and wondered if this was a clock. I am using my best eyes, but worked today and this may not be a clock but I like it anyway! 🙂 Beautiful angles and photographs, Joey! ❤
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Thanks, Robin 🙂
No, it’s not a clock, just a window, but it is beautiful and I can see why it would seem like a clock, especially on the small screen!
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The building is lovely! I really like the front with the clock or ornamentation design above the door, and the art deco lights reflected in the doors.
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I’m glad you like it 🙂
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can’t wait to see how it looks inside with from your eyes/viewfinder!
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Oh how kind of you, thank you — I do look forward to it 🙂
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Interesting. I thought at first this was Philadelphia.
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A very beautiful part of history. Thanks for sharing part of your city with us. 🙂
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A beautiful building and I really liked the change in lighting in the photos as the sun started to set.
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