Union Station: Railroading, Progress of statues (1908) in Washington, D.C. by Louis Saint-Gaudens, Daniel H Burnham located in James M. Goode's Capitol Hill area

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Union Station: Railroading, Progress of statues (1908) in Washington, D.C. by Louis Saint-Gaudens, Daniel H Burnham located in James M. Goode's Capitol Hill area

The Progress of Railroading statues (1908) by Louis Saint-Gaudens and Daniel H. Burnham adorn Union Station in Washington, D.C., symbolizing the importance of rail transport in American progress. Located in the Capitol Hill area, these roof-level sculptures complement nearby monuments such as the Columbus Fountain. They represent allegorical themes and are part of a significant collection of public art documented by James M. Goode. The statues highlight the intersection of art, history, and technology in the nation's capital.