1922 Union Station & Columbus Memorial Fountain D.C.

This 1922 postcard offers a striking glimpse of Union Station and the Columbus Memorial Fountain in Washington, D.C., during the golden age of rail travel. Union Station, completed in 1907, was one of the grandest train terminals of its time, designed to welcome travelers with sweeping arches, gleaming marble, and a sense of imperial grandeur fitting the nation’s capital.

In the foreground stands the Columbus Memorial Fountain, unveiled in 1912 to commemorate the explorer’s role in connecting the Old World with the New. Its neoclassical figures and symbolic elements reflect the optimistic spirit of the early 20th century, when discovery and progress were celebrated ideals. 

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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