Pullman

https://www.nps.gov/pull/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pullman_National_Monument Pullman National Monument is located in Chicago and was the first model, planned industrial community in the United States. The district is significant for its historical origins in the Pullman Company, one of the most famous company towns in the United States, and scene of the violent 1894 Pullman strike. It was built for George Pullman as a place to produce the famous Pullman sleeping cars. Originally built beyond the Chicago city limits, it is now in what is the Pullman community area of Chicago, the district includes the Pullman factory and also the Hotel Florence, named after George Pullman's daughter. Also within the district is the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, named for the prominent leader A. Philip Randolph, which recognizes and explores African American labor history. In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came together in Pullman, a planned industrial community famed for its urban design and architecture. The Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center is located at the corner of 111th Street and S. Cottage Grove Avenue. The parking lot entrance on 111th Street (DO NOT drive through the historic stone worker's gate entrance). Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center Start your visit at the Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center located at the E. 111th street and S. Cottage Grove Ave. Park staff and volunteers are on-hand to answer questions and provide suggestions on how to enjoy your visit to the National Historical Park. Informational displays and artifacts available. The Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center is located at the corner of 111th Street and S. Cottage Grove Avenue. The parking lot entrance on 111th Street (DO NOT drive through the historic stone worker's gate). Pullman Clocktower on sunny day front of clocktower taken looking up with blue sky, sunny The iconic Pullman clocktower building is one of the central buildings of Pullman National Monument. Clock Tower and Administration Building Clock Tower and Administration Building Built in 1880 for the rail car construction factory and executive offices of Pullman's Palace Car Company, this building complex was one of the most beautiful industrial landscapes in America. Historic Administration Building Historic Administration Building Administration Building Hotel Florence Building Hotel Florence Building in Fall. The Hotel Florence opened on November 1, 1881 as the hospitality showcase for visitors to George Pullman's "perfect town" of Pullman. The hotel was named for George's favorite daughter, Florence. American Flag American flag flying on front porch. The Pullman district also benefits from a diverse and proud residential community. Clock Tower and Administration Building Clock Tower and Administration Building with a walkway leading up to the front of it. Built in 1880 for the rail car construction factory and executive offices of Pullman's Palace Car Company Fact or Fiction: Did Pullman use Scrip? Fact or Fiction…? The workers at Pullman Palace Car Company were paid in script instead of cash and were only allowed to purchase products and services within the Pullman town in the 19th century. Find Your Park on Route 66 Route 66 and the National Park Service have always had an important historical connection. Route 66 was known as the great road west and after World War II families on vacation took to the road in great numbers to visit the many National Park Service sites in the Southwest and beyond. That connection remains very alive and present today. Take a trip down Route 66 and Find Your Park today! A paved road with fields in the distance. On the road is a white Oklahoma Route 66 emblem. Pullman Yoga While Yoga poses are often tied with things we see in nature, they can also emulate our built environment. These Pullman yoga poses encourage us to take a moment to pause and think about the structures we see around in a historic urban environment and the intentions behind them.  Two rangers practice mountain pose in front of a red brick clock tower. Things to Do in Illinois Find things to do, trip ideas, and more in Illinois. A light orange two story home containing many windows with green shutters. Series: Things to Do in the Midwest There is something for everyone in the Midwest. See what makes the Great Plains great. Dip your toes in the continent's inland seas. Learn about Native American heritage and history. Paddle miles of scenic rivers and waterways. Explore the homes of former presidents. From the Civil War to Civil Rights, discover the stories that shape our journey as a nation. Steep bluff with pink sky above and yellow leaves below. Two Parks, One Mission Welcome to Pullman National Monument and State Historic Site!  We celebrated a truly GRAND opening of the new NPS Visitor Center in the Administration Clock Tower Building and the re-developed historic factory grounds over Labor Day weekend 2021. We’ve enjoyed welcoming thousands of visitors in the months since.     Portrait photo of women in NPS green formal jacket and green tie. Universal Design at Pullman National Historical Park A ranger describes the unique sensory experience of exploring Pullman National Historical Park’s NPS Visitor Center Exhibit Hall. Three people use their hands to explore a tactile map of Pullman. Envisioning New Spaces When is the last time you passed a vacant lot in Chicago? And did you imagine it could become a garden, a grocery store, or a library? Students from Edgar Allan Poe Classical School and Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy put their minds to imagining the potential of what one of the approximately 13,000 vacant lots in Chicago could become for their communities. A group of students and adults pose with masks on in front of a historic brick building. Volunteer Spotlight: Ron Rodriguez With over 100 volunteer hours, Ron Rodriguez certainly has a passion for giving back to the community. A man wears a mask and leans against a greet counter in a NPS volunteer uniform. Volunteer Story: Elizabeth and Mike Mishler Elizabeth and Mike Mishler are a dedicated volunteer duo at Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago. A Caucasian man and woman sit on a bench in volunteer uniforms in front of a red brick building. Pullman During the World Wars Most stories of the World Wars tend to swirl around tales of sacrifice, bravery, and heroism in combat, but they also tell a story about broad changes to workers’ rights and labor’s relationship to both employers and the government. For the Pullman company, World Wars I and II demonstrate the company’s complex—indeed, at times, paradoxical—relationship with the U.S. administrative state. Pullman and the Advent of the Dining Car The history of the dining car and how it affected the Pullman Company. Pullman Summer Explorers 2024 Pullman National Historical Park invites Fourth Graders in our community to join the SUMMER EXPLORERS! This free three-day educational experience will be led by our park rangers and will explore how our National Parks enrich us all. Pullman Summer Explorers Logo