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9872
"A Corner of Chicago"

Biography of the Chicago newspaper man who also wrote Radio scripts.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9877
"Chicago Past and Present"

Hardcover textbook, 280 pages, with index and photographs and illustrations.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9930
"Chicago The History of its Reputation"

Hardcover book, 508 pages, with index and color illustrations on the cover

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9870
"Pioneer Life and A Study of Chicago"

Softcover 4th-grade text book, 208 pages, with study lessons, "things to do", and illustrations.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9942
"Prairie Avenue"

Hardcover novel, 308 pages, about the wealthy who lived on Prairie Avenue in Chicago in the late 19th and early 20th century.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9943
"Stories of Chicagoland"

fourth and fifth grade textbook on the history of Chicago

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9869
A House in Chicago

Biography of Harriet Moody, literary patron in early 20th century Midwest. Hardcover book, 288 pages, with index.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9192
A Little History of a Great City

Hardcover book, page numbers not shown, history of Chicago. Illustrated by Rober E. Barlett. Noted inside front page "Written, put in type, printed and bound, by the author, at Chicago 1930"

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12050
A Squandered Heritage

Three part series in the Chicago Tribune, on the city`s failure to protect its hidden architectural gems.

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History
  3. Preservation/ Architecture (General)

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9911
A Timeless Affair The Life of Anita McCormick Blaine

Hardcover book, 253 pages with index, biography of the daughter of Cyrus McCormick.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13385
Above Chicago

Collection of historic and original aerial photographs of Chicago.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9906
All Things Considered

Subtitled, "Memories, Experiences and Observations of a Chicagoan". Hardcover book, non-fiction, 345 pages.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9111
American Apocalypse

Hardcover book, 287 pages, with index and photographs and illustrations. Subtitled "The Great Fire and the Myth of Chicago"

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12534
At&T Real Yellow Pages
Holdings +

Yellow pages phone book, Neighborhood edition, for 2007. Includes Pullman, Roseland, Blue Island, Riverdale. Hotel Florence on cover.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Hotel Florence -- Exterior
  3. Pullman (General)
  4. Reference
  5. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9921
Autobiography of Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard

A narrative of the life in the midwest from 1812 to 1830 by the man who became one of the founding fathers of the city of Chicago with introduction by Caroline M. McIlvaine.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9880
Battle for Chicago

Story of Chicago`s money peerage - the Fields, Armours, Pullmans, Insulls, McCormicks, and other families. Photos including George Pullman, the Factory and the Hotel Florence

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9694
Beman - Grand Central Station

Reproduction image of Grand Central Station; plate from book showing drawing of the Station front with horses/carriages and pedestrians in streets. "Solon S. Beman:Architecture in Illinois" exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Rail Travel - Other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9354
Beman - Hall of Mines and Mining, 1893

Scan of black and white photograph from The Columbian Portfolio, showing the Hall of Mines and Mining and Lagoon in front at Columbian Exposition.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9554
Beman - Merchant Tailor Building, 1894

Scanned image of Merchant Tailor Building taken from "Gems of the World`s Fair and Midway Plaisance". Shows the temple-like Merchant Tailor Building with steps from under the portico leading down to the lagoon with other fair buidings behind it and a bridge walk to the right with fair-goers on it. "Solon S. Beman: Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9556
Beman - Mines and Mining Building Interior

Scan of an interior shot of the Mines and Mining Building interior from the book "The Dream City: A portfolio of Photographic Views of the World`s Columbian Exposition". Shows the large archway entrance to the Michigan exhibit. The structural framework of the buildings interior is clearly visible.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9565
Beman - Mines and Mining Building Interior

Scan of a photograph in "Shepp`s World`d Fair Photographed". General interior view of Mines Building, showing exhibits in cases on left, long aisle with two women in middle, and State Exhibits on the right. Flags hang down the middle of the aisle from the roof and the structural roofing system is evident. "Solon S. Beman:Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9561
Beman - Mines and Mining Building Lithograph, 1892

This is a scanned image of a colored lithograph from The Winters Art Lithographing Company`s "Popular Portfolios of the World`s Columbian Exposition". It shows the Mines Building at a 3/4 view, with a canal, lagoon in front with various types of boats, grass and trees to the right, flags are flying along top of the building. "Solon S. Beman: Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9560
Beman - Mines and Mining Building Lithograph, 1893

This scan of a colored lithograph shows the Mines Building with its classical front, flags flying from each tower parapet, lawns and wide concourse walks in front and side, and a small glimpse of a lagoon. There is a stylized drawing of plant material on the lower left. "Solon S. Beman: Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9352
Beman - Mines and Mining Building Photogravure 1893

Sepia tone copy of print from "Photogravures of the World`s Columbian Exposition at Chicago"

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9559
Beman - Mines and Mining Building Postcard

This is a scanned image of an official souvenir postcard from the World`s Columbian Exposition showing the Mines Building overlooking the lagoon, flags flying from the corner towers. A small gondola is shown near the building and a classical figure is on the right. The postcard is "colored". "Solon S. Beman: Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9557
Beman - Mines and Mining Building, Interior, 1893

Black and white scan of interior photograph of the Mines and Mining Building from the book "The Dream City: A Portfolio of Photographic Views of the World`s Columbian Exposition". Shows a long interior aisle with various columns of building materials, closest exhibit is from New South Wales, Australia. "Solon S. Beman: Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9558
Beman - Mines and Mining Building, Interior, 1894

This is a scanned image taken from the book "Picturesque World`s Fair. An Elaborate Collection of Colored Views". It shows an aerial view of the interior with exhibit cases on the lower left, and aisle with state`s exhibit sections on right, larger machinery exhibits towards rear, colored flags hanging down aisle from roof supports, and interior beam supports visible. "Solon S. Beman: Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9567
Beman - Mines Building from the North

Scan of a black and white photograph of the Mines Building showing lagoon with shrubbery and vegetation in front, flags are flying along classical facade entrance. Plate 34 in a series from "Official Views of the World`s Columbian Exposition 1893". "Solon S. Beman: Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9568
Beman - Venetian Boat on the Lagoon at North Entrance of Mines Building

This is a scan of a black and white photograph, plate 35 in a series in "Official Views of the World`s Columbian Exposition 1893". Shown is a closeup of the front entrance and lagoons edge with a gondolas with two sails in front. People can be seen walking along the promenade or resting on benches. "Solon S. Beman: Architecture in Illinois" Exhibit.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History
  4. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13295
Birthday card

Small die-cut birthday card with multiple papers, ribbon trim, and illustrations of pink roses on front and interior. Unsigned.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Regional
  4. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13352
Bottle return ticket

Ticket for 5-cent deposit return for bottles, from "Dunes Arcade Hotel and Pavilion, Jos. C. Strack, Mgr."

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12892
Bronzeville Black Chicago 100 Notable People and Places

A guide to many historical landmarks, civic organizations, places of worship and residences of notable Black Americans whom lived or lived in Chicago.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Organizations - Bronzeville Black Chicagoan Historical Society

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12878
Burial Treasurers

Newspaper article about Graceland Cemetary in Chicago where George Pullman is buried.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Family

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13436
Burnham and Bennett - Plan of Chicago

Reprint of the original landmark text(1909) which revolutionized urban design and set the stage for the City Beautiful movement and the development of Chicago.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13354
Business card

"M. Jensen Moving and Expressing", business card. Hand-written notes on reverse regarding Sears, Roebuck on 79th Street, Chicago.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Regional
  4. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13357
Business card

"Martin Jensen, Sales Engineer - Wheel Department, Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company, Chicago". Handwritten telephone number on reverse.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Pullman Standard Car Mfg Company
  4. Pullman Workers
  5. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10013
Bygone Days in Chicago

400-page hardcover book with index and photographs. Subtitled "Recollections of the `Garden City` of the Sixties." Included picture of George Pullman and information of the Town of Pullman

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11422
Calumet Area Article - "The Steel Sailors"

Article from The Chicago Reader about the men who move the steel industry products through the Calumet area harbors and the lake.

  1. Acme Steel
  2. Chicago History
  3. Interlake Steel
  4. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12628
Calumet-area study has scientists abuzz

Copy of a newspaper article from the Chicago Tribune about a wildlife survey that inventoried 2,000 species over a 24-hour period at William W. Powers Recreation Area on Chicago`s southeast side.

  1. Calumet River - Calumet Region
  2. Chicago History
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13378
Carpet remnant

Carpet remnant, Rust/Fern pattern, loop. Two pieces, both same width.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Pullman Standard Car Mfg Company
  4. Pullman Train Cars

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13377
Carpet remnant

Green/Heather loop carpet remnant from Pullman train car. Reverse is marked "Archibald & Son, [14ZH9] Quality 372".

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Standard Car Mfg Company
  3. Pullman Train Cars

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9860
Chicago - Growth of a Metropolis

Hardcover, 510 pages with index, illlustrations and photographs, history of Chicago from 1830 to 1969

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9108
Chicago A Portrait

Hardcover book, 386 pages, with index and illustrations by E. H. Suydam.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8721
Chicago and Its Environs: a Handbook for the Traveler

Photocopy of a section of the 1891 travel book by L. Schick, describing Pullman. Original book in collection of The Chicago History Museum.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Pullman (General)

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11417
Chicago and Suburbs 1939

A reprint of the Chicago-related sections of original 1939 WPA guide to Illinois. Some photographs, black and white.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10048
Chicago and the Old Northwest 1673-1835

480-page hardcover book with index, subtitled "A Study of the Evolution of the Northwestern Frontier, Together with a History of Fort Dearbon"

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9918
Chicago City Directory 1844

116-page, hardcover book, reprinted by... "The Aetna Insurance Company upon the occasion of 100 years of enviable service to Chicago and Cook County". Showing list of businesses in Chicago in 1844.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9704
Chicago Columbian Exposition "Fair City", A Musical About the Columbian Exposition

News Release about play held April 15-24, 1993 presented at Roosevelt University.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Fairs

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11814
Chicago Companies

Photocopy of letterhead (?) from four Chicago companies.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12343
Chicago Gardens: The Early History

Story of how Chicago came to be known as the City in a Garden, from Fort Dearborn to the current gardening practices.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9026
Chicago History

Summer 1997, Volume XXVI, Number 2

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9025
Chicago History

The Magazine of the Chicago Historical Society, Spring 1997, Volume XXVI, Number 1

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11411
Chicago History
Holdings +

The magazine of the Chicago Historical Society. Article on "Pullman: A Town Reborn".

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History
  3. Pullman (General)
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12496
Chicago History
Holdings +

The Magazine of the Chicago Historical Society. March 1993, Vo.22 no.1.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12497
Chicago History
Holdings +

The magazine of the Chicago Historical Society. Fall-Winter 1991-92. vo.20.no.3 &4 See page4 for article "Antilabor Mercenaries or Defenders of Public Order" about Pullman labor strike.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Labor History, other
  3. Pullman Labor History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12498
Chicago History
Holdings +

The magazine of the Chicago Historical Society. Summer 1977. vo.6, no.2. See article "Where is Athens Now? The Fine Arts Building 1898 to 1918" about Solon S. Beman`s building in Chicago.

  1. Architecture
  2. Beman, Solon Spencer
  3. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11936
Chicago Map

Chicago map from 1970 showing location of South Pullman District.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11950
Chicago Map

Photocopy of partial map of south side of Chicago and Cook County, c1850.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11375
Chicago Map, 1893

Rand McNally & Co. Map show Chicago boundaries of 1893, Pullman, site of Columbian Exposition.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History
  4. Lake Calumet
  5. Pullman (General)
  6. Pullman Rail Travel
  7. Rail Travel - Other
  8. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11639
Chicago Neighborhood Tours 2007

Booklet with postcards, for various tours across Chicago neighborhoods, run by the City of Chicago Office of Tourism. Pullman is featured.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman (General)

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13328
Chicago Neighborhood Tours 2009

Booklet distributed by the City for its neighborhood tour program.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Reference
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10778
Chicago Posters

Color photographs of major Chicago landmarks. Includes 2 pages on Pullman, one photomontage of Pullman neighborhood, one of Hotel Florence.

  1. Aerial Views
  2. Architecture
  3. Chicago History
  4. Hotel Florence -- Exterior
  5. Pullman Houses
  6. Pullman Town
  7. Pullman Views
  8. Pullman Views

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9901
Chicago Rising from the Prairie

Hardcover book, 576 pages, with color photographs, illustrations and artwork. Artwork by Richard Chase and Archibald Mosley, Jr. Book highlights Chicago accomplishments and architecture.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13150
Chicago Scene

Caption on photo: "Driveway showing German Building, Jackson Park, Chicago, Ill." Early 1900s. The German Building was one of the few buildings from the 1893 Columbian Exposition that still remained in the early 20th century. It burned in 1925.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9056
Chicago State Street

Framed, color print of State Street looking north from Washington Street, about 1865, showing street scenes of people and horse-drawn carriages.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9920
Chicago Stories Tales of the City

Short stories about Chicago by various authors with introduction by Stuart Drybek.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11888
Chicago Streetcar Photos

From the Internet, includes list of streetcars built by Pullman and other companies from 1901 to 1948.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Train Cars

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13148
Chicago Streetscape

East side Bowen Ave. west of Langley Ave. Chicago 1909. Bowen Avenue is approximately 41st street south at 600 east.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12396
Chicago Transit Authority Historical Calendars
Holdings +

A collection of CTA Historical Calendars with historic photos of trains/buses around the city. Dates from 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Rail Travel - Other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9927
Chicago, With Love A Polite and Personal History

Hardcover book, 293 pages, with memories of Chicago and Chicago Society in late 19th and early 20th century. Includes index and photographs.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11843
Chicago`s Historic Maps - Resources for Understanding the City

Booklet containing reprints of Chicago maps from 1808 to 1982. Included 1982 map of O`Hare Airport and surrounding communities, Upper Mississippi Valley, Prehistory to 1827, Jolliet`s Manusscript Map, 1674, and Louisiana 1718.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12633
City considers seizing firehouse

Newspaper article from the Daily Southtown about the historic firehouse in North Pullman.

  1. Chicago History
  2. North Pullman

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13407
City of the Century

Softcover, 704 pages, with photographs and index.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Company
  3. Pullman Palace Car Company
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9878
Civil Government of Illinois Chicago and Cook County

Hard cover book, 201 pages describing and defining various parts of Chicago and Cook County government, copyright 1890

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11618
Columbian Exposition Prints

Color copies scanned from original Columbian Exposition magazine prints.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9122
Come Into My Parlor

Hardcover book, 255 pages, with index, about the Everleigh Sisters, madams in early 20th century Chicago

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12551
Common Sense Magazine
Holdings +

"Independent magazine devoted to the interests of the American people". April 27, 1933. Part of a large collection of newspapers and other publications from the 1930s,40s,50s,60s.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History
  4. Reference
  5. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11009
Crime & Clutter

A novel, written by Cyndy Salzmann, with a storyline based in Chicago around the time of the 1968 Democratic convention. A Friday Afternoon Club Mystery.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11641
DePaul students dig into South Side`s past

Article from Chicago Tribune, July 11, 2006 about DePaul University Field School program and their work in Pullman.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Factory Site

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13395
Doing the next thing

Article from Chicago Tribune on the Organic Theater to stage musical drama on Pullman strike.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Pullman Labor History
  4. Pullman Palace Car Company

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12544
Dutch Wooden Shoes

Child`s wooden shoes from Holland. Belonged to the Henry Oedzes family of Roseland. Late 19th/early 20th century.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9073
Early Chicago Map

Map of Chicago, perhaps a page from an atlas, undated. Legend on map shows "steam roads" and "horse roads".

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9875
Fabulous Chicago

History of Chicago including chapter titled "From Pullman City to Hull House"

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10623
Fire Department

Line of Chicago officers in front of station (at inspection?), Fall of 1948 - Note lettering removed over doors (See Photo prg138)

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Pullman State Historic Site.


10629
Fire Department Group Photo

Chicago firefighters in group portrait, note lettering above doors, pre 1948 (see photo prg140)

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Pullman State Historic Site.


10627
Fire Department Group Photo

10 firemen in front of firehouse, possibly 114th and Wabash (?)

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Pullman State Historic Site.


10626
Fire Department group photo

Larger group photo taken same day as prg 140. Note lettering removed over doors

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Pullman State Historic Site.


8813
George M. Pullman (1831-1897) and The Pullman Company

Photocopy of book published by The Newcomen Society in North America, 1951

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman (General)
  3. Pullman Company
  4. Pullman Palace Car Company
  5. Reference

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13412
Getting to the bottom of that tower

Article from the Chicago Sun-Times about the Douglas Tomb, an IHPA State Historic Site.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History
  4. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9975
Giants Gone, Men Who Made Chicago

Hardcover book, 354 pages, with index and chapter illustrations

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10046
Growing up With a City

226-page hardcover book, a recollection of growing up in Chicago. Author born in 1879

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9899
Harper`s University The Beginnings A History of The University of Chicago

Hardcover book, 410 pages, with index and photographs.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11392
Historic Illinois

Magazine of the Division of Preservation Services, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. June 2007

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Preservation/ Architecture (General)

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12582
Historic Illinois
Holdings +

The magazine of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Vo. 31, no. 4. December 2008 See page 10 for article, "Pullman Grant Benefits Researchers" on the Pullman State Historic Site`s House History Project.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Pullman Houses

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11763
Historic Illinois 2008 Wall Calendar

Full color wall calendar produced by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Images include:Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln,Union Station (Springfield), Peoria City Hall, Greenville Public Library, Granada Theatre (Mt. Vernon), Denhart Bank Building, Lindblom Math and Science Academy, Butterworth Center, Pine Craig, Rockford Morning Star Building, Benjamin Stephenson House.

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History
  3. Illinois History
  4. Preservation/ Architecture (General)

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12890
History Comes Home

Publication that explores family stories across curriculums for students.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Genealogy
  3. Pullman and Afro-Americans

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11031
History of Chicago

Historical and commercial statistics, sketches, facts and figures, republished from the Daily Democratic Press. Also "What I Remember of Early Chicago; A Lecture, Delivered in McCormick`s Hall, January 23, 1876.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9865
History of the Development of Building Construction In Chicago

Hardcover book, 388 pages, with photographs, illustrations and index.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11449
Hotel Florence Furniture - Chair

Chair to first class writing desk. Incised line design on back, turned legs and stretchers, decorative back brackets. Leather seat.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Hotel Florence -- Interior
  3. Hotel Florence History
  4. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12632
How Both Halves Lived...Pullman Mansion, Town Tour Set May 4

Newspaper article from the Chicago Observer about tour of Prairie Avenue and Pullman, sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Glessner House Museum.

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History
  3. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  4. Organizations -- Other
  5. Pullman Family
  6. Pullman Houses
  7. Pullman Mansion

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12406
Hyde Park Survey Book

Large Cloth bound book of blue line prints of land sections in Hyde Park Township, including Pullman area, with various changes noted throughout late 19th and early 20th century.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Pullman (General)
  4. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12211
I & M Canal 150th Anniversary Guide 1848-1998

special advertising supplement to the Chicago Tribune, created by the Canal Corridor Association, on the Anniversary of the Canal.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11743
I & M Canal Docent Training Book

Three-ring binder with classes and scope of training for guides along the I&M Canal. Produced by the Canal Corridor Association. 1999.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7797
Illinois 100 Years Ago

Booklet with long article entitled Pullman: a Social Study - 1976

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman (General)

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11785
Illinois Central Railroad-Main Line of Mid-American Calendar

Wall calendar for 1994, produced by the Illinois Central Railroad. Railroad photograph by D. N. Horn.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois Central Railroad
  3. Illinois History
  4. Rail Travel - Other
  5. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11409
Illinois Heritage
Holdings +

A publication of the Illinois State Historical Society. September-October 2006. Vol. 9. no. 5. "Centennial Awards 2006"

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History
  3. Illinois History
  4. Reference
  5. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7778
Illinois Historical Journal
Holdings +

Summer 1989 issue, Illinois State Historical Society

  1. Chicago History
  2. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12549
Illinois Labor History Society Awards Dinner 2007
Holdings +

Program Booklet honoring the NEA`s 150th year with Inductees Reg Weaver and Ella Flagg Young.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Labor History, other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11752
Illinois Labor History Society Awards Dinner Program

Booklet from Awards Dinner honoring inductees Reg Weaver and Ella Flagg Young. Held Friday, November 2, 2007 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oakbrook, IL

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Labor History, other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12550
Illinois Labor History Society Union Hall of Honor Awards Dinner
Holdings +

Program booklet for annual Awards Dinner, held on Friday, December 5, 2008. Honoring Leon Despres and Betty Balanoff.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Labor History, other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11420
Illinois Railway Museum Calendar 2006

Calendar issued by the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois, with special events schedule on back, instructions on travel to museum, hours, etc.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Rail Travel - Other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11377
Illinois State Archives -

A boxed selection of documents from the Illinois State Archives, prepared for teachers, with teaching manual and document reproductions.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12598
Illinois State Archives - "Abraham Lincoln in Illinois"

A boxed selection of copies of historic documents from the Illinois State Archives, prepared for teachers.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11380
Illinois State Archives - "Early Chicago, 1833-1871"

A boxed selection of historic documents from City Council Proceedings Files, prepared for teachers, including a teachers manual and document reproductions.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11379
Illinois State Archives - "From The Ashes, 1872-1900"

A boxed selection of historic documents from the Proceedings Files of the Chicago City Council, prepared for teachers, including a teacher manual and document reproductions.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11378
Illinois State Archives - "Hard Times In Illinois 1930-1940"

A boxed selection of historic documents from the Illinois State Archives, prepared for teachers, with teaching manual and document reproductions.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9953
Jean Baptiste Pointe DeSable, Founder of Chicago

Biography of first settler in Chicago

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9678
Journal of Illinois History
Holdings +

Index, Volumem 8 - 2005

  1. Chicago History
  2. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9679
Journal of Illinois History
Holdings +

Autumn 2005 issue

  1. Chicago History
  2. Victorian Era - general

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10884
Journal of Illinois History
Holdings +

Autumn 2004 issue. Published by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11745
Journal of Illinois History
Holdings +

Publication of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Volune 10. No. 3, Autumn, 2007 issue.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12592
Journal of Illinois History
Holdings +

Publication of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, published 4 times a year. Vo. 11, no. 3, Autumn, 2008

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8350
Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
Holdings +

Publication of the Illinois State Historical Society. Vo.95.No.2. Summer 2002

  1. Chicago History
  2. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9903
Julia Newberry`s Diary

Printed version of a personal two year diary of a young Chicago girl who travels to Europe

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11032
Kings of Fortune

Illustrated stoties of self-made men during the 19th century. Includes chapter on George Pullman. Fabric cover with gold embossing.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Pullman Family

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9676
Labor Battleground The Streets of Chicago

Soft-cover, illustrated book relating to labor history in Chicago

  1. Chicago History
  2. Labor History, other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12305
Labor Day Celebration Booklet

Booklet for 2008 Labor Day events at the Pullman State Historic Site.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Labor History, other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8469
Labor History Postcards (4)

Four postcards: Two postcards show views of the Haymarket Martyrs Monument by sculptor Albert Weinart in Forest Home Cemetery. One postcard shows a view of the Haymarket Memorial Sculpture by Mary Brogger in Haymarket Square in Chicago. The fourth postcard is a view of the Old Stone Gate at the Chicago Stock Yards.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Labor History, other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12171
Labor Supporters Pay Homage to Origins

Article in The Times about Labor Day event in Pullman, dated Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1994.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Labor History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12629
Lake Calumet marina canceled

Copy of a newspaper article from the Chicago Tribune Metro section about the Port District and the Park Districts plan for Lake Michigan.

  1. Calumet River - Calumet Region
  2. Chicago History
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9994
Lincoln Funeral Train on Illinois Central Railroad Breakwater, Chicago

Steam locomotive pulling at least six cars of Lincoln funeral train enroute to Chicago. Print of glass copy negative, possibley from Chicago Historical Society. If a "Pullman Car" was attached to the Lincoln funeral train, it would have been after this photo was taken. Pullman`s Palace Car Company was not incorporated until 1869 though George Pullman was creating custom "Pullman Cars" at a variety of locations using other company`s car shops. The Pullman/Lincoln funeral issue is still being debated.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois Central Railroad

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives -- Pullman State Historic Society.


13570
Lincoln Statue

Vintage image of Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12215
Links to the Past

Article from the Chicago Tribune about the new development in the Prairie Avenue neighborhoood.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Family

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11676
Living in the midst of history

Newspaper article from the Daily Southtown Economist, dated Friday, January 20, 1989.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Preservation/ Architecture (General)
  3. Pullman (General)
  4. Pullman Houses
  5. Pullman People
  6. Pullman Views

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11266
Lost Chicago

Pictorial essays on lost Chicago architecture.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11788
Mayor Daley`s Municipal All Stars

Page from (City of Chicago?) Monthly Bulletin, November 1957, showing Mayor Daley giving trophy to winning Chicago softball team.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9729
McCormick Silver Creamer

Sterling Silver with gold wash inside. Gift of Marshall Field to Kathrine and Stanley McCormick. Prairie Avenue neigbors of the Pullman`s.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9728
McCormick Sugar Bowl

Sterling Silver with gold wash inside. Gift of Marshall Field to Kathrine and Stanley McCormick - Prairie Avenue neigbors of the Pullman`s

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Mansion

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9944
Medicine in Chicago 1850 to 1950

History of medicine in Chicago in a social and political setting

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9115
More than Lore

Reminiscences of the Dean of Women at the University of Chicago 1892-1925 with Photos

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12535
Mrs. Potter Palmer`s Residence

Vintage postcard showing the original Potter Palmer mansion on Chicago`s North Side.

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12883
Municiple Code of Chicago

Relating to Chicago Landmarks. Date unknown.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11410
National Railway Historical Society Newsletter
Holdings +

The Pioneer. Newsletter. Fall, 2006. Vo. 20, no. 4. "Pioneer Days---Railroad Weekend" - Chicago Historical Museum., etc.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois Central Railroad
  3. Illinois History
  4. Pullman Rail Travel
  5. Pullman Train Cars
  6. Rail Travel - Other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9849
Noblesse Oblige, Charity & Cultural Philanthropy in Chicago 1849-1929

Hardcover book,230 pages, with index, and bookcover over dust jacket.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9862
Old Chicago Houses

518-page, hardcover book, with index and photographs.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9951
Old Gorgon Graham More Letters From a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

Hardcover book, 308 pages, non-fiction, with illustrations, set in the Chicago Stock Yards.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13442
On Stage Dance Studio Presents "Star Time 64"

Program for performances by students of the On Stage Dance Studio, held at Fenger High School, Friday, June 19, 1964.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8561
Our Community, Vol. 1, No. 3

Color and black and white booklet celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pullman Bank 1883-1958

  1. Arcade Building
  2. Chicago History
  3. Illinois History
  4. Pullman Bank
  5. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12530
Picturesque Chicago

Book with engraving plates showing Chicago in the late nineteenth century.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13353
place card

Place card, "Bernice Jensen, 1214" also signed by "FWSchachk".

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Reference
  4. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9873
Prairie Avenue Cook Book

Hardcover book, 211 pages, with dust cover, color photo on cover, black and white photos inside. Recipes and recollections from prominent 19th-century Chicago families.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12118
Prairie Avenue Mansions

Copy from an unknown publication showing Prairie Avenue residences, including George Pullman`s home.

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History
  3. Pullman Family

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11975
Preserving the Past: Exploring the Prairie Avenue and Pullman historic districts

Article in Where Chicago magazine.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Hotel Florence -- Exterior
  3. Hotel Florence -- Post 1975
  4. Hotel Florence History
  5. Pullman (General)

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12175
Pullman Journal

A special edition published by the Pullman Flyer of the Pullman Civic Organization, about the Pullman Strike

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Labor History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11062
Pullman Mansion - Prarie Avenue Map

Township map (perhaps for fire insurance?) of Prairie Ave. Pullman Mansion is largest shown, at the north east corner of 18th and Prairie. Beman designed the Conservatory wing. adjacent ICRR/MCRR tracks behind house. Most of these buildings razed by 1960`s

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Mansion

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Pullman State Historic Site.


11714
Pullman, The Strike of 1894 Poster

Poster advertising Pullman Strike Centennial Events and Programs 1994 and sponsoring groups.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Labor History, other
  3. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  4. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  5. Pullman Labor History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13460
Rainbow Beach

Roseland resident Lorraine Beck and friends at Chicago`s Rainblow Beach, 79th Street, in 1929. Photocopy of original.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13430
Real Estate Tax Bill

1968 tax bill for property located at 238 W. 104th Place, Roseland.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10049
Reminiscences of Early Chicago

452-page hardcover book with index, photographs and illustrations.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12552
Rolling Stock Rebate

Paper tabulating value of rolling stock destroyed in Chicago riots, July 6, 1894.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Illinois History
  4. Pullman Labor History
  5. Pullman Train Cars
  6. Reference

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9072
Scenes of Chicago

One page, appears to be a page from a periodical, "Picturesque America" of five drawings, Entrance to Chicago River, Chicago River from Madison St. Bridge, Wabash Avenue, Michigan Avenew and the Portico of the Board of Trade. Incomplete copy on the reverse.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12553
Sinclair Research Laboratory Collection

Collection of 42 pieces including framed photograph, 38 black and white preliminary drawings, etc. for the construction of the Building that was located at 400 E. 147th St. in Harvey, IL.

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History
  3. Illinois History
  4. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13441
Songs All America Sings Graduation Program

Graduation program for Gompers School, January 24, 1962.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13397
Stagebill March 1991

Stagebill for The Organic Theater Company`s production of American Enterprise, written by Jeffrey Sweet.

  1. Advertising
  2. Chicago History
  3. Pullman (General)

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9955
The Best of Mike Royko

Collection of newspaper columns fron the 1960s to the 1990s, paperback edition

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11430
The Carbuilder 1953 October
Holdings +

Two-color magazine produced for employees of the Pullman Standard Co. 29 pages containint employee news and articles about Pullman factory sites around the country.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Pullman Porters
  4. Pullman Rail Travel
  5. Pullman Standard Car Mfg Company
  6. Pullman Train Cars
  7. Pullman Workers

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8551
The Carbuilder, 1960 July-August
Holdings +

Three-color magazine produced for employees of Pullman Standard Co. 29 pages containing emploee news and articles about Pullman factory sites around the country.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Illinois History
  3. Pullman Porters
  4. Pullman Rail Travel
  5. Pullman Standard Car Mfg Company
  6. Pullman Train Cars
  7. Pullman Workers
  8. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9938
The Chicago

Hardcover book, 362 pages, with index and illustrations on the early history of the Chicago River. From "The Rivers of America" series.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9937
The Chicago Board of Trade 1859-1905

234-page hardcover book with index and illustrations, originally published in 1939.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9917
The Chicago Historical Society, An Unconventional Chronicle

Hardcover book, 256 pages, with index, photographs and illustrations. A history of the Chicago Historical Society from 1856-1957, enclosed in an illustrated protective box.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12863
The Chicago Snow Storm of 1967

File of newspaper and magazine articles and photographs of the blizzard in Chicago on January 28-29, 1967. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13405
The Chicagoization of America 1893-1917

Softcover book, 217 pages with index.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13406
The Christmas Train

Hardcover, fiction, 260 pages.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9907
The Coast of Chicago

Hardcover novel, 228 pages, set in late 20th century Chicago

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9912
The Coast of Chicago

Collection of Short Stories set in Chicago. Book was a "One Book Chicago" selection

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9940
The Colonel The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick

Hardcover book, 597 pages, about the editor of the Chicago Tribune

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9856
The Encyclopedia of Chicago

Encyclopedia of Chicago history developed by the Newberry Library and the Chicago Historical Society. Author: James R. Grossman, Ann Durkin Keating, Janice L. Reiff Publisher: The University of Chicago Press. 2004. 1,116 pages with credits, index, images and illustrations.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12173
The Federation News: The Pullman Strike of 1894

Special reprint edition of the Federation News from 1894, recounting the Pullman Strike.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman Labor History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12200
The Gospel of Money

Article from the August 2001 issue of Money magazine, about Salem Baptist Church and the Rev. James Meeks.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Churches - Roseland, Pullman
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9905
The Great Chicago Fire

History of the fire with photos and maps

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9913
The Great Conflagration. Chicago, Its Past, Present and Future

Hardcover book, 527 pages, about the Chicago Fire of 1871, including A Statement of All the Great Fires of the World, with illustrations and appendix.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9959
The Great Fire

Softcover, 144 pages with index and illustrations, about Chicago fire.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11966
The Great Fire: Chicago 1871

Book about the Chicago Fire of 1871.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9110
The Idea of the University of Chicago

Hardcover book, 533 pages with index and photographs. Subtitled "Selections from the Papers of the First Eight Chief Executives of the University of Chicago from 1891 to 1975"

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12220
The Iroquois Theatre Fire: south Chicago/South Suburban Fatalities

copy of an article in Where the Trails Cross, produced by the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society. Vo. 18, NO.3.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Pullman People

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9919
The Sands

Historical novel about life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries on the Chicago waterfront.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13355
Theater ticket

Theater ticket (used-torn) from the Capitol, Chicago, Illinois.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Historic Reference
  3. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8744
Think You Know Chicago?

Article about professional tour guide, Bill Hinchliff.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9881
Through the Flames and Beyond

Subtitled, "Chicago As It Was and As It Is!". Hardcover book, 316 pages, with index and illustrations of stories of The Chicago Fire

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12685
Tour offers glimpse into 2 historic worlds

Article from The Times, Illinois edition, Sunday, April 14, 2002 about tour of Glessner House, Prairie Avenue and Pullman.

  1. Architecture
  2. Chicago History
  3. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9916
Tribune Tower American Landmark

A Complete Guide to a Great Chicago Skyscraper. Softcover book, 52 pages with color and black and white photographs.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9910
Twenty Years at Hull-House

Bedford Series in History in Culture edition. Abridged with condensed chapters from original autobiagraphical book.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9928
Twilight of the Ice

Paperback novel set in 1950s Chicago rail yards

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9888
Two Little Pilgrims` Progress, A Story of the City Beautiful

Hardcover children`s book, 191 pages, about a trip the Chicago`s Columbian Exposition

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11358
Unidentified. (Wedding Photograph)

Formal studio wedding photograph. Wedding party unidentified. Shown are Bride and Groom, 6 bridesmaids, Maid of Honor and Best Man. Taken at Banks Studio, 11409 S. Michigan.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Genealogy
  3. Photography - Misc. vintage
  4. Pullman People
  5. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11360
Unidentified. (Wedding Photograph)

Formal studio wedding photograph. Bride and Groom stand with Maid of Honor and Best Man on their left and 6 Bridesmaids on the Bride`s right side. Taken at Banks Studio, 11409 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

  1. Chicago History
  2. Genealogy
  3. Photography - Misc. vintage
  4. Pullman People
  5. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11359
Unidentified. (Wedding Photographs)

Formal studio wedding photograph. Bride, seated, with Groom standing next to her. Backdrop of curtain next to Bride and staircase going up to trellis with plants behind Groom. Taken at Banks Studio, 11409 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Genealogy
  3. Photography - Misc. vintage
  4. Pullman People
  5. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13584
Unidentified. (Woman)

Studio portrait of unidentified woman, possibly Ida Stenberg.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11275
Urban Disorder and the Shape of Belief

Book discusses the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the Haymarket bombing of 1886, and the making and unmaking of the model town of Pullman.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Labor History, other
  3. Pullman Labor History
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9989
Waterways Dredging along the Little Calumet River

Undated print from old glass negative, possibly Chicago Daily News negative, steam powered dredge possibly in winter. Old frame house in distance possibly near Torrence Avenue. Old car in foreground.

  1. Calumet River - Calumet Region
  2. Chicago History

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Pullman State Historic Site.


12690
What to do with Lake Calumet?

Article from the Daily Southtown, Monday, November 4, 2002 about city and interest groups interested in the future of the Lake Calumet area.

  1. Calumet River - Calumet Region
  2. Chicago History
  3. Lake Calumet
  4. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12290
Where the Trails Cross
Holdings +

A publication of the South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society. Vo. 38 nos. 1 & 2.

  1. Chicago History
  2. Genealogy
  3. Illinois History
  4. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9933
Who Runs Chicago?

About the orginizations and people who run Chicago`s Politics and Government in front, and behind the scenes.

  1. Chicago History

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

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