Subject: Ride Amtrak Cascades to check out Seattle's King Street Station
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:15:44 -0500
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A long-overdue restoration project is now complete as Seattle's 100 year-old King Street Station embarks upon its second century of service. This restoration creates a more modern facility while protecting its historic character - a key step toward improving and expanding rail service between Portland and Vancouver, B.C.
Historical photo from early 1900s courtesy of Museum of History and Industry
The multi-phase restoration was a partnership over many years between Washington state, the federal government, the city of Seattle and numerous local agencies, including support from the state's high speed rail program.
Station with dropped ceiling before restoration
WSDOT's contributed $16.7 million in federal high speed rail funds to this phase of the renovation providing seismic retrofitting which improves the station's ability to withstand earthquakes. Visit www.AmtrakCascades.com to plan your trip and check out the beautifully restored station.
Newly renovated main hall 2013
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