This Station has a Grand Entrance from the front, but I like the character from the back too. It was Built in 1914, and encompasses 850,000 square feet and originally featured 900 rooms. WOW, imagine that! In its day as a working train station, it accommodated tens of thousands of passengers every year. During WWII, an estimated one million travelers passed through the Station.
The Station was Closed in the 1980s, and sat empty and neglected until its renovation, which was completed in 1999.
Now a popular destination for the surrounding community and tourists from all over the world. The Grand Hall has a 95-foot ceiling, three 3,500-pound chandeliers and a six-foot wide clock which hangs in the Station's central arch.
So if you plan a visit to Kansas City, Missouri, don't miss out on a visit and lunch at this Grand Place!!
Looks like an interesting place to visit. I especially like places with history. Thanks for the post.
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