Originally built in 1911, Union Station was abandoned in 1974. The 90,000-sf ft train station was home to a flock of pigeons and a pile of rubble when, in 1997, the Worcester Redevelopment Authority decided to restore the building to its former glory.
With an emphasis on historical preservation and restoration, and using several old photos as their guide, architects recreated Union Station in its heyday. Because the existing Terrazzo was badly damaged, architects chose to install a new 3/8” Epoxy Terrazzo to match the original 3-color design, rather than attempt a repair.
In 1999 DePaoli worked with the Boston architectural firm Finegold, Alexander, & Associates for the restoration of Union Station in Worchester, Massachusetts.
Terrazzo was installed throughout the building, including the Grand Hall, Rotunda, and Main Waiting Area. The rose-colored field complements the restored Terracotta walls, and the embedded radial pattern leading to the Precast Terrazzo stairs echoes the radius of the rotunda.