ALLEN, William F: Plaque at Union Station in Washington, D.C.

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This plaque at Union Station in Washington, D.C. commemorates William Frederick Allen (1846-1915), a pioneering civil engineer and railway administrator. Allen was instrumental in establishing the system of Standard Time in the United States and contributed significantly to the standardization and improvement of railway operations nationally and internationally. The memorial was erected by the American Railway Guild in recognition of his service and leadership.