Forest City's Hawaiian Pearls On Dec.7, 1941, Hawaii's Pearl Harbor secured its distinction in history as the place where World War II began in earnest for the United States. [September/October 2008] Union Station Joins Past and Present The "union" part of Union Station in Los Angeles certainly befits the history of one of the United States' oldest functioning railroad stations. [May/June 2008] REITs Turn Pentagon City Into Mixed-use Destination In the movies, the Pentagon hosts a multitude of spies, military officials and politicos convening at the mammoth building, named for its shape, to strategize and monitor operations. [January/February 2008] Merchandise Mart: Generating Commerce for Chicago Since 1930 From across the Chicago River, the Merchandise Mart is breathtaking by its sheer size. [September/October 2007] The Embarcadero Center Helps Anchor San Francisco San Francisco shoppers might be surprised to learn the unique history that underlies the city's landmark Embarcadero Center. [May/June 2007]