Old Union Station at Bristol Virginia
by Shelia Hunt
Title
Old Union Station at Bristol Virginia
Artist
Shelia Hunt
Medium
Photograph - Photo Restoration
Description
“Old Union Station at Bristol” is a black and white photo restoration of an old photograph in my personal Historical Collection. The original image was taken circa 1920-1930s, and has 2 classic cars parked on the street in front of the depot.
The Bristol Train Station is located on the Virginia side of Bristol, TN-VA, a twin city divided by the state line down the middle of State Street, its main thoroughfare.
The Bristol Train Station, originally known as Union Station, was originally built in 1902 by the Norfolk and Western Railway Company. During World War II, the station played an important role in transporting troops and military equipment. The station's telegraph office was used to communicate with military bases across the country, and the station's facilities were used to repair and maintain military equipment.
In the 1960s and 1970s, however, the popularity of rail travel began to decline as people turned to automobiles and airplanes for transportation. The Bristol Train Station was eventually abandoned and fell into disrepair. In the 1990s, however, a group of local residents and preservationists worked to save the station from demolition. They formed the Bristol Train Station Foundation and raised funds to restore the station to its former glory. Today, the station has been fully restored and is used for event space.
Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia is a unique city located on the border between Tennessee and Virginia. It is known as the "Birthplace of Country Music" and is home to the famous Bristol Motor Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races and other events throughout the year. The city is divided by State Street, with the Virginia side of the city known as Bristol, Virginia, and the Tennessee side known as Bristol, Tennessee. Despite being two separate states, the two cities share a strong sense of community a
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December 14th, 2023
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