Louisville and Nashville Passenger Station and Express Building

Introduction

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Completed between 1912-1913, this building served as Pensacola's main passenger station and express building for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Designed with a combination of Prairie School, Spanish Mission and Italianate architectural styles, this building was used by the railroad for over 60 years. In 1984, the building was refurbished and incorporated into the Pensacola Grand Hotel, then the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel, when the hotel was constructed behind it. The building houses a lobby, shops, a restaurant, and meeting rooms.


Images

  • The Passenger Station and Express Building as seen today with Crowne Plaza behind it
    The Passenger Station and Express Building as seen today with Crowne Plaza behind it
  • early 20th century postcard of the building
    early 20th century postcard of the building
  • 1920s-1930s photo of the station
    1920s-1930s photo of the station
  • Station and Express Building today up close.
    Station and Express Building today up close.

Sources

Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places

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