About this property
Alexandria Union Station is a historic railroad station in Alexandria, Virginia, south of Washington, D.C. To avoid confusion with nearby Washington Union Station, the station is often referred to as simply Alexandria . Its Amtrak code is ALX. Located in Alexandria's Old Town, the station is served by both Amtrak intercity and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter rail lines. The original passenger terminal, a one-story brick building completed in 1905, remains in use and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 13000044. It was listed on February 27, 2013.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Alexandria Union Station listed on the National Register?
Alexandria Union Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Alexandria Union Station?
Alexandria Union Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alexandria Union Station?
The period of significance for Alexandria Union Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Alexandria Union Station?
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