National Register of Historic Places

St. Paul Union Depot

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Listed
December 18, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
74001040

About this property

Saint Paul Union Depot is a historic railroad station and intermodal transit hub in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. It serves light rail, intercity rail, intercity bus, and local bus services. It is the eastern terminus for the METRO Green Line light rail line, with the stop located outside the station's headhouse. It is also the Twin Cities' stop for Amtrak, the national intercity railroad service. In addition to rail, Union Depot also serves Metro Transit, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), Jefferson Lines, Greyhound Lines, and Megabus. The headhouse, located at the 4th Street entrance, was designed by architect Charles Sumner Frost and is neoclassical in style. The concourse and the waiting room that extend over the tracks are viewed as a great architectural achievement. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It is also a contributing property to the Lowertown Historic District. In addition to its transit uses, Union Depot also contains a Hertz rental car location, coffee shop, restaurant, a bike shop, offices, a museum, and loft condominiums.

Location

214 E. 4th St.
St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
44.94751, -93.08591

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Sources

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When was St. Paul Union Depot listed on the National Register?

St. Paul Union Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1974.

What type of historic resource is St. Paul Union Depot?

St. Paul Union Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for St. Paul Union Depot?

The period of significance for St. Paul Union Depot is recorded as the civil_war era.

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