Secrets of Union Depot
Union Depot was the dream of railroad baron James J. Hill and a major construction project in Saint Paul's history. Hear how railroads literally shaped the city and the fiery past that led to the depot’s creation. Includes visits to some areas not open to the public. This tour will happen rain or shine.
Tour Activity Rating: 3 (Extensive walking, stairs, and standing)
Tour begins at the Saint Paul's Union Depot, 214 4th Street East (inside the front entrance )
CynCity Tours - Cynthia Schreiner Smith
Cynthia Schreiner Smith is an actor/writer/author, owner of her own tour company ( CynCity Tours), and a jigsaw puzzle fanatic! She has competed in and won numerous jigsaw puzzle team competitions since 2010. She is chair of the St. Paul Winter Carnival puzzle competition, the largest jigsaw contest in the country. Her team still holds the record for winning the Winter Carnival competition 8 years in a row. Her puzzle team was featured in the documentary “Wicker Kittens” which Sports Illustrated named as one of the top 10 documentaries about a sport you’ve never heard of. Her husband patiently tolerates her large jigsaw puzzle collection that has overtaken the family room’s large closet.
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Instructors:
- CynCity Tours - Cynthia Schreiner Smith
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 22nd 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Saint Paul Union Depot |