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Jun 01, 1900
6 N Sibley St, Saint Paul, MN, USA
African American Pullman Porters By CultureBrokers Foundation, Inc. 2008. “Points of Entry: The African American Heritage Guide to Saint Paul. People arriving in Saint Paul between 1900 and 1940 generally came by train through the Union Depot. In its heyday, this neoclassical structure served 282 trains and 20,000 passengers daily. The depot is significant both as a point of entry for African Americans and as an opportunity for job-seekers. Although most black workers were confined to menial roles, the industry did provide educated African Americans with a more respected occupation as Pullman porters. Regardless of job status, black station employees were important ambassadors. They were often the first friendly face for a new arrival, and their networks of information about where to find shelter and a good meal were invaluable. Cite this Page CultureBrokers Foundation, Inc. 2008. "Points of Entry: The African American Heritage Guide to Saint Paul." , “African American Pullman Porters,” Saint Paul Historical, accessed June 24, 2022, https://saintpaulhistorical.com/items/show/258.
6 N Sibley St, Saint Paul, MN, USA
African American Pullman Porters By CultureBrokers Foundation, Inc. 2008. “Points of Entry: The African American Heritage Guide to Saint Paul. People arriving in Saint Paul between 1900 and 1940 generally came by train through the Union Depot. In its heyday, this neoclassical structure served 282 trains and 20,000 passengers daily. The depot is significant both as a point of entry for African Americans and as an opportunity for job-seekers. Although most black workers were confined to menial roles, the industry did provide educated African Americans with a more respected occupation as Pullman porters. Regardless of job status, black station employees were important ambassadors. They were often the first friendly face for a new arrival, and their networks of information about where to find shelter and a good meal were invaluable. Cite this Page CultureBrokers Foundation, Inc. 2008. "Points of Entry: The African American Heritage Guide to Saint Paul." , “African American Pullman Porters,” Saint Paul Historical, accessed June 24, 2022, https://saintpaulhistorical.com/items/show/258.
Jun 01, 1900
Posted Date
Jun 23, 2022
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1900
Source Name
Saint Paul Historical
