I would like to welcome you to Union Station. This is a magnificent building here in washington, d. C. , just a couple of blocks from the u. S. Capitol building. President c. E. O. And of the Redevelopment Corporation, a nonprofit in washington, d. C. , is responsibility for stewardship of this building. This building was built in 1907. It was not only one of the largest buildings in the world, but it was certainly the most magnificent train station that had been built to date. This station has undergone many changes throughout the year. It was completed in 1912 and entered into service during world war i when the uso took over part of the building. And then of course, through the 1920s and depression it went through many, many changes from being an active station to a place where it was not so active. People may have been here sleeping on benches, using the building for shelter. And finally, with world war ii, the station became the center of the world again with the servicemen coming
Union station opened in 1907. At the time, it was one of the largest train stations in the world. The facility to learn about its history. We also hear from historical architect john bowie about the original construction and recent restoration. Beverley hello. My name is beverley swaimstaley, and i would like to welcome you to Washington Union station. This is a magnificent building located here in washington, d. C. , just a couple of blocks from the u. S. Capitol building. My job as ceo and president of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, nonprofit here in washington d c whose responsible , loyalty is stewardship of this building. This building was built in 1907. It was not only one of the largest buildings in the world, but it was certainly the most magnificent train station that had been built to date. This station has undergone many changes throughout the year. Throughout the years. It was completed in 1912, and entered into a busy, busy time, during world war i when the uso t
While all of the last minute preparations are underway here at the thomas and mack. Governor Brian Sandoval essentially proclaimed today a new beginning for southern nevadas economy. Governor sandoval signed Senate Bill One into law today. Which authorizes a Hotel Room Tax increase to fund 750 Million Dollars of the 1. 9 million and the nfl would foot the rest of the bill. Assuming nfl owners approve the teams relocation bid in january. While the large public sum has been controversial to put it mildly. The other part of that bill hasnt been too controversial. A separate room tax increase will contribute 400Million Dollars to an expansion of the convention center. Something both lvcva ceo Rossi Ralenkotter and Construction Union leader tommy white say is long overdue. Rossi Ralenkotter , for las vegas, and its going to keep us competitive for years and years to come. Butted to; tommy white Labor Union Leader the emotions that were flying through those rooms, and tears coming down grown
Pierced the front windshield. Reporter as we bring you back to a live picture, we just got word from the red cross they were help hing about 40 or so people, many who live if this neighbors apartment building. We got word that that Security Guard and his girlfriend apparently did live on the ground floor of this building. Theyre also being helped out by the red cross. Fire investigators, along with atf agents trying to figure out what started this massive fire. Back to you. Any particular region why the at f is joining this investigation . Reporter well, im hoping to get a better sense, but we just got that word a couple of minutes before we went on the air, and looking over there and seek that were getting a briefing as we speak. Well try to find out more, but obviously, you know, we knew from the out set, when we had a building like this, that i wont say unoccupied, because now were getting word that this Security Guard was living here with his girlfriend, and also doing you know, ke
Corrections were doing trick or treat checks on sunday. Checking for registered sex offenders not in compliance with the rules for halloween registered sex offenders are made aware they cannot participate in any halloween activities that means no halloween decorations outside or inside the home. No handing out candy or trick or treating. No wearing a halloween costume. And their porch lights must off during trick or treat hours. You can contact the Sex Offender Registry Program if you have questions or if you want to report a potential violation. Weve got the number for the sex offender registry tipline for you posted on our website. You can also check the online sex offender registry. Weve got trick or treat times posted on our website. Fox 6 now dot com. An app helps a woman find her purse after it was stolen while west allis. Carolyn simon took her two daughters to their old neighborhood, near 80th and lincoln. They stopped at the home they used to live in the current owner allowed