Frogtown in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Roots in Rondo

Photographed by McGhiever, June 12, 2019

1. Roots in Rondo Marker

Inscription.

"Porters act like brothers. If you saw a uniform, you felt like you had a friend."

–Leon Long, porter

In January 1926, the local chapter of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters held its first meeting in Saint Paul's Rondo neighborhood; more than 50 men and women attended. By 1950, local rolls counted 700 members. Respected as educated, worldly citizens, porters worked hard to lift their families into the middle class.

Erected 2017.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Labor Unions • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1926.

Location. 44° 57.355′ N, 93° 8.114′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Frogtown. It is on University Avenue W. west of Avon Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 833 University Avenue W, Saint Paul MN 55104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 10,000 Men Called George (here, next to this marker); Spreading the Word (here, next to this marker); Service, Not Servitude (here, next to this marker); United We Stand (here, next to this marker); In for the Long Haul (here, next to this marker); From Service to Solidarity (here, next to this marker); Forward to Victory (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Victoria Street Station (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Roots in Rondo Marker (far left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 12, 2019

2. Roots in Rondo Marker (far left)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.