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St. Louis Union Station is a landmark in St. Louis, Missouri, and a filming location for Escape from New York (1981).
Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in Escape from New York (movie, 1981) — as The Grand Hall stood in for Madison Square Garden, staging the gladiatorial wrestling match
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-16453, SRC-16454
Evidence & sources
- SRC-16453 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Union_Station (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16454 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/e/Escape-From-New-York.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Escape from New York filmed?
St. Louis Union Station, in St. Louis, Missouri, is a real-world filming location used for Escape from New York.
Where is St. Louis Union Station located?
St. Louis Union Station is located in St. Louis, Missouri.