Nashville

Long before it was a historic hotel, Nashville, TN Union Station was a key center in America's economy and culture. Opening on Oct. 9, 1900, to great fanfare, the building's imposing Gothic design - featuring lofty turrets and towers - was a testament to U.S. ingenuity and energy. During railroading's glory years, the station saw characters such as movie starlet Mae West and Mafia kingpin Al Capone - who was escorted through here on his way to Georgia penitentiary. Other fascinating facts surrounding our historic Nashville hotel include:

Construction began on Aug. 1, 1898
Station officially opened on Oct. 9, 1900
The track level once held two alligator ponds
The Train Shed was the largest unsupported span in America, housing up to 10 full trains at once
Officially opened as a hotel in December 1986
Re-dedicated on October 9, 2007 after $11 million dollar renovation


Spent yesterday in Nashville at the VA for hubbys check up. As usually happens got too many great shots after weeks of desperation blips.