On Track at Bristol Train Station 5
by Shelia Hunt
Title
On Track at Bristol Train Station 5
Artist
Shelia Hunt
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
“On Track at Bristol Train Station 5” is one in a series of prints in our Fine Art Gallery of the Old Bristol Train Station at Bristol, Virginia. Although similar, each image in the series is unique with its own different lighting and slight variation in time of day, each made with different camera settings. Hope you enjoy the series.
When we visited the Bristol Train Station, the streetlamps and lights beautifully illuminated the façade of the old train depot and the railroad tracks. 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 small green highway sign at right shows “Entering Virginia” when anyone travels from the Tennessee side to the Virginia side of town.
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 and work together to promote economic development and tourism in the region. The city hosts several annual events, including the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, the Bristol Motor Speedway's NASCAR races, and the Bristol Bluegrass Festival.
A statement piece, especially for those who are history and railroad fans, or for those who whave a unique tie to Bristol, this artwork is perfect for home or office.
©Copyright 2023 Shelia Steele Hunt. All Rights Reserved. Thank you for visiting my gallery... I hope you find something that captures your heart.
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June 21st, 2023
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