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

Service, Not Servitude

Photographed by McGhiever, June 12, 2019

1. Service, Not Servitude Marker

Inscription.

"Anything you can do, you can do with your head up."

–L. C. Richie, porter

Discriminatory working conditions and racial exploitation forced porters to work for tips to supplement their low wages. Nevertheless, porters took great pride in their work, seeing to their passengers' comfort and safety. Their slogan–"Service, not Servitude"–articulated their values as faithful, competent, hard-working men.

Erected 2017.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 44° 57.354′ N, 93° 8.113′ 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

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Region.

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: United We Stand (here, next to this marker); Spreading the Word (here, next to this marker); In for the Long Haul (here, next to this marker); 10,000 Men Called George (here, next to this marker); Forward to Victory (here, next to this marker); Roots in Rondo (here, next to this marker); From Service to Solidarity (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.

Service, Not Servitude Marker (closest) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 12, 2019

2. Service, Not Servitude Marker (closest)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 6, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2. submitted on June 29, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.