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Visiting Pullman
Learn about the Historic Pullman Foundation's tour programs, Visitor Center, calendar of events (like our Annual House Tour) and directions and how to visit the district.


George M. Pullman's
182
nd Birthday
Sunday, December 3, 2013

Born in 1831, in Brocton, NY, George M. Pullman was the founder of Pullman's Palace Car Company and it's company town of Pullman, IL.

Click to link to the TOWN section of the site.Town
The Pullman Historic District is a unique community, built in 1880-84 as a planned model industrial town for the Pullman's Palace Car Company. Learn about the town's history and its buildings.

Support Pullman as a National Park
Link to the National Parks Conservation Association letter of support.Join the National Parks Conservation Association in their support of establishing the Historic Pullman District as Chicago's first national park.
Add your name to the list of signers today.
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Image of George M. PullmanHistory
Historical background on the district, timelines and bibliography to learn more about the area.
Click to link to LINKS section of site.Links
Our links page provides links and resources for learning more about Pullman and its rich, diverse history.
Click to link the the FOUNDATION section fo the site.Foundation
About the Foundation's history of historic preservation and education, obtain information on how to become a member
Pullman is named 2011 Great Neighborhood
The American Planning Association named Pullman as a Great Neighborhood in its 2011 Great Places in America program. Learn more about this distinction.

Historic Pullman Foundation - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
p: 773.785.8901 | e: foundation@pullmanil.org