Union Station, completed in 1939, is one of the finest examples of California Mission-style architecture. It was built with the opulence and attention to detail that characterize 1930s WPA projects. The cathedral-size, richly paneled ticket lobby and waiting area of this fantastic cream-colored structure stand sadly empty most of the time, but the MTA does use Union Station for Blue Line commuter trains. When you're strolling through these grand historic halls, it's easy to imagine the glamorous movie stars who once boarded The City of Los Angeles and The Super Chief to journey back east during the glory days of rail travel; I also like to picture the many joyous reunions between returning soldiers and loved ones following the victorious end to World War II, in the station's heyday. There's always been a restaurant in the station; the latest to occupy this unusually beautiful setting is Traxx.