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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Union Station Turns 75

    Tomorrow, LA will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the opening of Union Station. Madeleine toured the iconic building to learn more about its history and its architect, John Parkinson.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Tomorrow, LA will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the opening of Union Station. Madeleine toured the iconic building to learn more about its history and its architect, John Parkinson.

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    Drought, CEO Pay and LA's Union Station
    1. 0:00What About the Drought?
    2. 8:35CEO Pay
    3. 14:56'Citizen Canine'
    4. 25:48Film Roundup
    5. 39:34Union Station Turns 75You’re reading this
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    5 of 5
    Drought, CEO Pay and LA's Union Station
    1. 0:00What About the Drought?
    2. 8:35CEO Pay
    3. 14:56'Citizen Canine'
    4. 25:48Film Roundup
    5. 39:34Union Station Turns 75You’re reading this
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