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Throwback Thursday: Union Station

By Russell Weil, Contributing writer | March 24, 2016

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Union Station. (Photo: www.houstonsports.org)

As the Astros prepare for another great season at Minute Maid Park, let's take a look back at the ballpark itself. Opening in 1977 as Houston's Union Station where passsenger trains brought visitors to our city until 1974. Read more Union Station history here.

Do you have memories of meeting passengers, or being on a train, that arrived at Union Station? Share your memories below or email us at [email protected].

Editor’s Note: Writer Russell Weil provides nostalgia posts as part of our Throwback Thursday series. Some of his past, popular nostalgia stories include Restaurant Memories: A look back at Houston’s dining past and Amusement Parks: Where Houston used to play. Share your Houston memories in the comment section below.