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8924
An Evening at Flo`s Speakeasy

Invitation/reservation flyer to speakeasy party April 13, 1996 sponsored by Historic Pullman Foundation

  1. Hotel Florence History
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11125
"A period piece: Pullman Perfection"

Article about the Dr. John McLean house on 111th St. and Champlain in Pullman. Chicago Sun-Times HomeLife section, dated Friday, August 26, 1988.

  1. Pullman Houses
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10676
10700 block of Cottage Grove

"The arch" block of North Pullman, street appears to be torn up due to construction

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Views

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


10642
11100 and St. Lawrence

c1885. View east along 111th from across Water (sic) Street (Watt), now St. Lawrence. Note open space where Annex would later be built and original porch on house on right side of the photograph. Executive houses are seen looking east, as is portion of the train station.

  1. Pullman Houses
  2. Pullman Town

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


10646
11100 Block Champlain

East side of 11100 block of Champlain Avenue, c1883. Left half of a pair of photographs looking south from 111th probably by T. S. Johnson 1883-1885. Image shows houses and the original Market Hall.

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Views

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


10640
11100 Block of Champlain Avenue

c1885. View SSW showing, left to right, Pullman Market Hall, horse drawn wagon, residential units, ornate Pullman fence.

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Views

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


7635
111th And Cottage Grove


  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Views

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7518
111th And Watt Avenie


  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Views

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


10675
111th from east from St. Lawrence

Photo of postcard that lists Florence E. of Watt Chicago, ILL and also "Pullman". May say "1913".

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Views

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


7351
111th Street

1882

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


10659
111th Street View

Looking east on 111th Street toward Champlain Avneue, 1918, showing executive housing on Florence Boulevard, now 111th Street. Notice little shack on SW corner of 111th and Champlain where sandwiches were sold to Pullman workers on lunch break.

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Views

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


10961
11208 St. Lawrence Bob`s Sugar Bowl

Bob`s Sugar Bowl, an ice cream parlor. Originally the building was built as a bakery ca 1913, later it did duty as a Chinese Laundry, a boat Shop, and in 1947 became a soda fountain. At present (2007) location of "Dig It! Pullman", a resale shop.

  1. Pullman Town

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


7449
11208-11210 S. St. Lawrence Ave.

Joseph Guest emmigrated from Dublin, Ireland in 1910 and moved to Pullman. He worked as a chef and manager of the Pullman Executives Club on 111th Street and lived in the carriage house (no longer in existence) behind the club. He purchased the house to the right of this image in 1912 and built the bakery/grocery store in 1916. Man in front of the building is Mr. Guest. View of bakery with delivery truck parked in front. This non-Beman building was built in the backyard of corner house, later a boat shop, and later (1947-1980), Bob`s Sugar Bowl, a soda fountain.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


10662
11208-11210 S. St. Lawrence Ave. Bob`s Sugar Bowl

Bob and his daughter in Bob`s Sugar Bowl, 11208 St. Lawrence. Interior shot of last days of the Sugar Bowl. Bob lived upstairs.

  1. Pullman Town

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


11124
2 parts Pullman and 1 Of A Kind

Article promoting historic area from the Chicago Tribune Home Guide section, dated Saturday May 4, 1996. Color photos.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11590
647 E. 111th Street

East wall of building at 647 E. 111th Street, showing original fence and tennis court.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9631
A Story from Pullmantown

Photocopy of 110-page book, relating to life in Pullmantown after Columbian Exposition leading up to the strike, with illustrations.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8874
A Trip to Pullman July 3, 1882

One-page typed extract from American Gas Light Journal on a trip to Pullman by a group leaving from downtown Chicago to the town of Pullman, extract: From the minutes of the Morning Session - Third Day - May 12

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7317
Administration Building


  1. Factory Site
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


13472
Arcade Business Nameplate

Tag from L. E. Newton, Tailor and Furnisher, Arcade, Pullman, Ill. Manufacturer noted on left side "Engle Spring Gun Co., Hazelton, PA". Noted on right side "Combined Suit Supporter, Pat. April 24, 1888". Silver metal, painted red on one side with black print. Purpose of the tag is unknown.

  1. Arcade Building
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7424
Arcade Row


  1. Pullman Houses
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


12068
Benezette Williams Biography

Two-page biography of Benezette Williams, engineer who designed the water and sewer system in Pullman.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8055
Boulevard Looking East from ICRR Depot

Photographic view looking east from train station, across park, with factory on left side and Hotel Florence and houses on right, 1883.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10648
Boulevard Looking East from ICRR Depot

Probably from a book of Pullman views by T. S. Johnson, entitled "Pullman Illustrated" or "Photos of Pullman 1883-85". View looks east down 111th Street (Florence Boulevard) from garden area to just south of the 111th Street Illinois Central Railroad station. Left to right, train station, shops, gas house, Rock Island Station, executive houses, and Hotel Florence.

  1. Pullman Town

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


11758
Calumet River IL 1881 Map

copy of map produced in 1881 by the Corps of Engineers, showing Calumet River, Lake Calumet, Town of Pullman.

  1. Calumet River - Calumet Region
  2. Lake Calumet
  3. Pullman Town
  4. Regional

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11382
Certificate of Survey

Survey of property located at 635 East 111th Street, a Pullman executive house.

  1. Pullman Town

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.


12304
Chicago Landmarks Awards for Preservation Excellence Program

Program booklet from awards ceremony on September 4, 2008. Awards presented for both the Factory complex restoration and the Beman Committee`s work in the Pullman Historic District.

  1. Factory Site
  2. Organizations -- Other
  3. Preservation/ Architecture (General)
  4. Pullman 1998 Factory Fire
  5. Pullman Town

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.


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.


7174
Clock Tower Christmas Card

1956 - issued by Pullman Bank

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7362
Clock Tower Christmas Card (Inside)

1956 - issued by Pullman Bank

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7176
Combination gas and electric lighting fixture at 11231 S. St. Lawrence Ave.

ca. 1900

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


13404
Council calls for probe of bank seizure

Article about the federal govenment`s seizure of Park National Bank (formerly The Pullman Bank.

  1. Pullman Bank
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11272
Creating of the Gateway Garden

Collection of photos showing the creation of Gateway Garden in 2001.

  1. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Garden Club
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8867
Excerpts from One Hundred Years in Illinois

Copies of pages 216-265 of One Hundred Years in Illinois by John McLean, M.D. focusing on Pullman. Dr. McLean was the Pullman Company surgeon and resided at 111th and Champlain.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13410
Failed Oak Park banker hailed as hero
Holdings +

Chicago Tribune article about FBOP Corp and owner Mike Kelly and the seizing of his banks, including Park National, the former Pullman Bank.

  1. Pullman Bank
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13411
Few answers in FBOP failure hearing
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Article in Chicago Tribune Business secion about why Michael Kelly`s FBOP bank got no repieve to avoid collapse..included Park National Bank (formerly Pullman Bank).

  1. Pullman Bank
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12216
First Annual Candlelight Christmas Walk

Booklet handed out for the Christmas Walk, with menu and houses open.

  1. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13346
George M. Pullman

Article by Richard H. Titherington in Munsey`s Magazine.

  1. Pullman Family
  2. Pullman Palace Car Company
  3. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11681
George M. Pullman
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Three-page periodical article entitled "George M. Pullman" by Richard H. Titherington, published in Munsey`s magagazine, June 1894.

  1. Pullman Company
  2. Pullman Family
  3. Pullman Town
  4. Pullman Train Cars

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11424
George Pullman: Chicago`s brilliant, hated genius

Newspaper article regarding George Pullman`s life and the building of the Town of Pullman.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12687
Hail the Hobo

Article from the Dail Southtown Sunday paper, June 10, 2001 about the Grand Hobo concert at the Pullman United Methodist Church.

  1. Greenstone Church
  2. Pullman Town
  3. Rail Travel - Other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12376
Hobo Walking Stick

Signed walking stick donated by Hobo group that camped and performed in Pullman in 2000.

  1. Pullman (General)
  2. Pullman Town
  3. Rail Travel - Other

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7292
Hotel Florence

[1895]

  1. Factory Site
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7329
Hotel Florence

1882

  1. Hotel Florence History
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7356
Hotel Florence


  1. Factory Site
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7435
Hotel Florence


  1. Hotel Florence History
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7437
Hotel Florence


  1. Hotel Florence History
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7438
Hotel Florence


  1. Hotel Florence History
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


11436
Hotel Florence "Pullman hotel to get overhaul"

Newspaper article regarding to proposed restoration work at Hotel Florence.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7614
Hotel Florence And Gardens


  1. Hotel Florence History
  2. Pullman Town
  3. Pullman Views

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


12714
Hotel Florence and Pullman Reference Guide

Three-ring binder containing information to be used by docents and tour guides. Reference material relating to general Pullman history, Hotel Florence, the town, the strike and other pertinent data.

  1. Hotel Florence History
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Pullman (General)
  4. Pullman Labor History
  5. Pullman Town
  6. Reference

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11269
Hotel Florence Restoration

Thirty-one images, taken c. 2002, while interior and exterior restoration was in progress.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11273
Hotel Florence Rose Garden

Collection of 8 images of the Rose Garden between 2001 and 2004. Located on the grounds of the Hotel Florence. Created by Arthur Pearson and the Historic Pullman Garden Club.

  1. Hotel Florence -- Exterior
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Garden Club
  3. Pullman Landscape Design
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12488
House Tour - Centennial House & Garden Tour-1980

Brochure for the 1980 Pullman Centennial House & Garden Tour, sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12487
House Tour 1975 Brochure

Brochure for the 2nd annual Pullman house tour. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12489
House Tour 1981 Brochure

Brochure for 8th Annual Pullman House Tour, October 10 & 11, 1981. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11657
House Tour 1983

Poster for 10th annual house tour October 8&9, 1983. Co-sponsored byt he Pullman Civic Organization and the Historic Pullman Foundation. Black ink on tan board with drawing of house section showing room interiors and people.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11653
House Tour 1985

Poster for 12th annual house tour October 12 & 13, 1985. Co-sponsored by the Pullman Civic Organization and the Historic Pullman Foundation. Two Pullman images used on poster - one of children outside Greenstone Church, the other of residence on 112th st. and St. Lawrence.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12491
House Tour 1986 Brochure

Brochure for 13th Annual Pullman House Tour, October 11 & 12, 1986. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12490
House Tour 1989 Brochure

Brochure for 16th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour, October 7th and 8th, 1989. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12492
House Tour 1993 Brochure

Brochure for 20th Annual Pullman House Tour, October 9 and 10, 1993. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12493
House Tour 1994 Brochure

Brochure for 21st Annual Historic Pullman House Tour, October 8 and 9, 1994. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12303
House Tour 2008 Poster

Poster for the 2008 Historic Pullman House Tour.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Pullman Houses
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12302
House Tour 2008 Ticket Brochure

Brochure with houses and map for 2008 Pullman House Tour.

  1. House Tour
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Garden Club
  4. Organizations -- Pullman Civic Organization
  5. Pullman Houses
  6. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12231
Isaiah Campbell, Pioneer Builder of Pullman, Dies

Copy of article from unknown newspaper, regarding the death of Pullman builder Isaiah Campbell. Handwritten date - 12-29-30

  1. Architecture
  2. Pullman (General)
  3. Pullman People
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10703
Langley Avenue Looking North

Langley Avenue shortly after construction of three-story residential units, showing wooden sidewalks. View north from 114th Street, c1885,

  1. Pullman Houses
  2. Pullman Town

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


8685
Manufacturing City of Pullman and Car Works Belonging to Pullmans Palace Car Company

Print with view of Town of Pullman and advertising flyer with same view with description of town. 3 pieces - 1 view, 2 advertising pieces

  1. Pullman Palace Car Company
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8701
Map of Pullman

Print of Palace Car Works, Hotel Florence and inset map of Pullman. Clipping from Harpres Monthly.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11305
Market Hall

Color postcard of 2nd Market Hall, viewed down 112th Street. Late 19thc. or early 20th c. view.

  1. Market Hall
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8006
Market Hall 1892-93

Photograph of second Market Hall as it appeared after completion in 1893.

  1. Market Hall
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11363
Market Hall Souvenir Dish

Small china dish, probably sold as a souvenir, brown transfer print of Market Building and Arcade apartments with pink flowers around edge. Perhaps used as a ring dish.

  1. Market Hall
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12233
Neighborhood Library: Tracking the Pullman Dream 100 Years Later

Copy of an article from The Neighborhood Works, about Pullman 100 years after it was built.

  1. Pullman (General)
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8035
Noon Hour in Pullman

Photograph copy of postcard by Henry R. Koopman, Pullman photographer of working along 111th Street (Florence Blvd.) during the noon lunch break. Undated.

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Workers

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11279
North Pullman Place

Brochure about modern loft living in historic Pullman at 10461-63 South Corliss Avenue. A project of HGTV Restore America and Neighborhood Housing Services Redevelopment Corporation.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8734
Old Pullman Map Illustration

Early map showing plant and surrounding neighborhood, including notation and location of various Pullman shops.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11046
Original Market Hall

Orignial Market Hall ca 1883, destroyed by fire in 1892. View looking NE

  1. Market Hall
  2. Pullman Town

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


10950
Original Market Hall

Original Market Hall, built in 1881. Destroyed by fire in 1892. Contained food store, offices and a meeting hall. All fresh food had to be sold only at this location to ensure sanitary conditions. Sign in front of building advertised "April 28" event.

  1. Market Hall
  2. Pullman Town

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


11093
Original Market Hall

Detail of photo showing boys playing in front of the original Market Hall. Only known view of the hall from Champlain Street.

  1. Market Hall
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - 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.


12120
Place in History: Pullman`s past a strong part of its present

Newspaper article from the Chicago Sun-Times, Thursday, September 28, 2000.

  1. Hotel Florence -- Interior
  2. Hotel Florence History
  3. Pullman People
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10672
Plan of Pullman City

Proposed plan of "Pullman City" that is larger than the actual one built - note expanse south past Kensington, east past the train tracks, north to 98th. Map dates before the town plan was finalized. The Casino, Church, and School are not indicated, alleys are different than the final build, and the water/rail connection on Lake Calumet was never achieved. Map probably before 1883, although published in Harpers Weekly in 1885.

  1. Pullman Town

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


11259
Postcards from Pullman: In the Company of Secrets

Historically-based novel set in the town of Pullman in the 1880s, centered around a young Englishwoman working at the Hotel Florence.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9211
Pulling for Pullman

Newspaper article from Northwest Indiana Times, June 4, 2006. General overview of Pullman then and now.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12083
Pullman - Hyde Park Twp.

Photocopy of Pullman map from 111th to 115th, and St. Lawrence to east of Langley. Copyright 1958 Joe H. Sidwell.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9158
Pullman An Experiment in Industrial Order and Community Planning 1880-1930

Softcover book, 263 pages with index, with photographs and illustrations

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7512
Pullman and Vicinity 1915

1915

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


7426
Pullman Athletics Recreation Island Grandstand


  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


10661
Pullman Avenue and 113th Street

View south at 11300 block of Pullman Avenue (now Cottage Grove) showing houses built about 1892. Frame buildings along 115th barely visible in the distance.

  1. Pullman Town

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


12884
Pullman Bank 1983 Calendar

Celebrading the bank`s 100th anniversary. East month shows a Pullman image.

  1. Pullman Bank
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7555
Pullman Bank Letterhead

Dated July 3, 1918

  1. Pullman Bank
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


8554
Pullman Brick

Clay brick used in building of Pullman house, of a clay type known as Chicago Common. Incised or stamped with Pullman. Found when excavating foundation of his Pullman house.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11461
Pullman Brick

Clay brick used in building of Pullman houses. Known as "Chicago Common" but incised with Pullman name. Found when excavating foundation of house at 11304 Forrestville Avenue.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7324
Pullman Coin Bank


  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


12377
Pullman Creative Learning Center Family Cookbook

Cookbook produced by the Creative Learning Center with recipes from the parents of students.

  1. Pullman Creative Learning Center
  2. Pullman People
  3. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10889
Pullman Factory

Looking North from the Florence Hotel Note: Advertisment on gate for "Rail Road Jake"

  1. Factory Site
  2. Pullman Palace Car Company
  3. Pullman Town
  4. Pullman Views

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


13285
Pullman History

Copy of four-page document, probably narrative accompanying a slide presentation or other program on the history of George Pullman. Date unknown.

  1. Pullman Company
  2. Pullman Family
  3. Pullman People
  4. Pullman Town
  5. Pullman Train Cars

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12351
Pullman House hosts tour

Article from Inside Lincoln Park newspaper, dated Sept. 24-30, 2008. Publicity for 2008 House Tour.

  1. House Tour
  2. Preservation/ Architecture (General)
  3. Pullman Houses
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7559
Pullman Improvement Association Letterhead

Dated July 25, 1915

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


12080
Pullman Journal
Holdings +

Reproduction of the Pullman Journal, January 14, 1893. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room at the Hotel Florence. Reprinted by the Historic Pullman Foundation.

  1. Pullman Company
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11679
Pullman just like its residents: solid as a rock

Newspaper article from Chicago Sun-Times Metro section, dated Sunday, February 9, 2003.

  1. Pullman - Post 1975
  2. Pullman People
  3. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11983
Pullman Map 1907

Map of the original Town of Pullman from 115th to 111th street, and from St.Lawrence to Ellis. Map shows sewer lines. Recorded March 9, 1908. Drawn by Robert Rhodes & Association 10/14/1970.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11087
Pullman Map, Hyde Park Township

Color slide of a portion of Snyders map of Hyde Park showing the projected town of Pullman and development of the surrounding areas of Kensington and Roseland. Slips on Lake Calumet never built.

  1. Pullman Town

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


12109
Pullman Mason Documents

A collection of 12 copies of various Mason Documents going back to 1882.

  1. Pullman People
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12666
Pullman Photo Album

Photo album with images of Pullman, both historic and modern. Entire album available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Library at the Hotel Florence.

  1. Pullman (General)
  2. Pullman Town
  3. Pullman Views

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9946
Pullman Portrait of a Landmark Community

Book of photographs of town of Pullman in 1980-81. Photographer - Fred Leavitt Publisher - Historic Pullman Foundation

  1. Pullman People
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7943
Pullman Postcard Series I & 2

Two sets of postcards, showing Pullman Mansion, Hotel Floren ce, Arcade Building and Bank, Greenstone Church, Market Hall Circle and Hotel Florence. Produced by Historic Pullman Foundation.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12371
Pullman Railroad Fest Flyer 2002

Advertisement for railroad event featuring the Grand Hobo Encampment and Hobo events.

  1. Pullman (General)
  2. Pullman People
  3. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7644
Pullman School


  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


12766
Pullman Scrapbook

20-page, unbound personal scrapbook of photos of Pullman, past and current, including meetings, neighborhood events, visiting dignitaries, and historic images. Full record available for viewing in the Ludlam Reading Room at the Hotel Florence. Images range in date from the 1950s to the 1970s.

  1. Pullman (General)
  2. Pullman Family
  3. Pullman Houses
  4. Pullman People
  5. Pullman Schools
  6. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11351
Pullman Shingle

Metal roofing shingle found on property at 619 E. 111th St. Green paint still visible.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11057
Pullman Town

"The Island from the Water Tower" looking SE showing the Gas Works, Boathouse, Grandstand and Lake Calumet

  1. Aerial Views
  2. Lake Calumet
  3. Pullman Gas Works
  4. Pullman Landscape Design
  5. Pullman Palace Car Company
  6. Pullman Town
  7. Pullman Views
  8. Pullman Water Tower

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


10893
Pullman View South from Lake Vista

Early view of Hotel Florence and the Arcade Building with landscaping in foreground.

  1. Arcade Building
  2. Hotel Florence -- Exterior
  3. Pullman Landscape Design
  4. Pullman Town

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


9147
Pullman, an Ideal Company Town that Became a Paradise Lost

Panorama section of the Post-Tribune, city unknown, with article on Pullman past and present.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13160
Pullman, Illinois 1895

Arcade Park looking north from112th Street. Image from the original painting by George Yelich. Yelich was a painter of Chicago images in the 20th century.

  1. Arcade Park
  2. Hotel Florence -- Exterior
  3. Pullman Landscape Design
  4. Pullman Town
  5. Pullman Views
  6. Pullman Water Tower

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9826
Pullman, Portrait of a Landmark Community

A photographic essay of the Pullman neighborhood in the 1980s, hardcover book 79 pages

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Views

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11326
Pullman: A Social Study

Article from original Harper`s New Monthly Magazine. Illustrated. A critical look at living in Pullman`s utopian community. 15 pages. Black and white. Published in 1889. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13360
Pullman: An Exhibit

Flyer ad for Pulllman exhbiit that took place at the original Chicago Public Library (now Chicago Cultural Center) about the Pullman Community.

  1. Advertising
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12688
Pullman`s Progress

Article from the Sunday Southtown, March 10, 2002 about the development of Pullman North and South.

  1. North Pullman
  2. Pullman (General)
  3. Pullman 1998 Factory Fire
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12689
Pullman`s progress: to rise again?

Article in the Sunday Southtown, March 10, 2002, about the progress of development in North and South Pullman.

  1. North Pullman
  2. Pullman (General)
  3. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13413
Pullman`s `Greatest Shame`

Article in the Chicago Sun-Times about the historic Market Hall in the Pullman Historic District and efforts to restore it.

  1. Market Hall
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11713
Real Estate Ad for Pullman Building

Sales ad for sale of Market Circle Colonnade Building, undated.

  1. Pullman Houses
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11421
Roseland-Pullman article - "The Church of Clout"

Chicago Reader article on the Reverend James Meeks and the House of Hope Church.

  1. Churches - Roseland, Pullman
  2. Pullman Town
  3. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12389
Roseland/Pullman Phone Book 2004
Holdings +

Phone book published by SBC for Roseland and Pullman neighborhoods. Commercial and residential.

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12390
Roseland/Pullman Phone Directory 2005
Holdings +

Phone book published by SBC for Roseland and Pullman neighborhoods. Commercial and residential. Features Hotel Florence on cover.

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11755
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 1901

Reproduction of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from 1901 showing Pullman town and factory.

  1. Aerial Views
  2. Factory Site
  3. Pullman (General)
  4. Pullman Palace Car Company
  5. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11756
Sanborn Fire Map

Reproduction of Sanborn Fire Map showing Pullman town from 111th St. to 115th St. Undated.

  1. Architecture
  2. Pullman Houses
  3. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7575
Schlitz Beer Wagon Delivering To Front Street


  1. Pullman People
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


11906
Sessions Club History

Letter to Woodrow Eisenhardt in response to his inquiry to former owners of Sessons Club on 111th Street.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7987
Sewer Lines Map

Partial copy of blueprint for Pullman Sewer lines showing grey water and waste lines, not dated.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10955
Stables and Arcade Row

Early photo, prior to 1892, of the Stables building, Arcade row. Note first Market Hall and Greenstone Church in background, and original tower on the stable on right.

  1. Pullman Town

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


12762
Streetcar on Cottage Grove

Magazine clipping showing old No. 4 street car at 111th & Cottage Grove, 1952.

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Train Cars

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9658
The Graphic Chicago

Photocopy, an illustrated weekly newspaper with photograph of George Pullman on the cover, an article about Pullman town, and a guide to the Columbian Exposition, fVol. VIII, No 24, June 17, 1893

  1. Fairs
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8684
The Queen of Scots Pullman Poster

4 color poster The Queen of Scots Pullman for King`s Cross, London, from the National Railway Museum, York.

  1. Advertising
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13176
The Retreat Menu

Menu for The Retreat restaurant, 605 East 111th Street, original home of Pullman Palace Car general superindendent, Henry H. Sessions. In 1893, it became the Pullman Executive Club. It was a catering business and restaurant from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9828
The Town of Pullman

Softcover reprint of book originally published in 1893 with index and illustrations and photographs. Reprinted by the Pullman Civic Organization in 1974.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12516
The Town of Pullman: A Plan for its Restoration

A preliminary plan for the 3 historic sections of Pullman (South, Factory, North)put forth for comment by the Beman Committee of the Pullman Civic Organization in June of 2000.

  1. Architecture
  2. Organizations -- Other
  3. Plans/ Reports/ Studys
  4. Preservation/ Architecture (General)
  5. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11627
The Upper Room Outreach Ministry

Booklet for storefront church located on top floor of Stables building during 2007.

  1. Churches - Roseland, Pullman
  2. Pullman Town

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.


11715
Touring Pullman

A journal of information for volunteers of the Historic Pullman Foundation.

  1. Architecture
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Pullman (General)
  4. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12214
Touring the Neighborhoods

Handout from Chicago Magazine, sponsored by First Federal of Chicago, with photos and write-ups about various Chicago neighborhoods, including Pullman and Beverly Hills. Reverse side is map of Chicago neighborhoods showing Ethnic groups.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11592
Town and Factory Views

Series of 16 photographs taken by T. S. Johnson, showing early Pullman.

  1. Factory Site
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7901
Town of Pullman

Article reprinted from Perspective, Employee Magazine of Pullman Incorporation, December 1978.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13286
Town of Pullman Timeline

Prepared by the Historic Pullman Foundation, showing history of Pullman from 1879 to 1996.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7576
Trolley At 111th Place And St. Lawrence

c1940s

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


12237
Unified Pullman district is preservation group`s goal

Copy of an article from the Metro section of the Chicago Sun-Times about combining the north and south Pullman historic districts.

  1. North Pullman
  2. Organizations -- Historic Pullman Foundation
  3. Pullman (General)
  4. Pullman Town

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.


12547
Utopia Derailed
Holdings +

Article in Archaeology magazine, Jan/Feb. 2009 issue about DePaul archaeological field schools at Pullman.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


12556
Veteran`s Day Ceremony

Veteran`s Day program booklet for ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the War Monument at Pullman Elementary School.

  1. Memorials
  2. Pullman People
  3. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


11612
Victorian Tea 2007

Collection of ephemera related to the Historic Pullman Garden Club Victorian Tea for 2007. Includes menu/program, program notes, invitation, ticket, table card.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10979
Watt Ave South of 111th

Workmen lunching on Watt (now St. Lawrence) What looks like a water wagon on the right. Greenstone steeple in background. Note chain fence by sidewalk.

  1. Pullman Town

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


8065
Watt Ave. at 112th St. c. 1893

Photograph showing view east from St. Lawrence (Watt Ave.) and 112th street. Greenstone Church and 1893 Market Hall visible.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


8053
Watt Avenue south of 111th

Photograph copy of postcard by Henry R. Koopman, showing Watt Avenue (now St. Lawrence) south of 111th St., with workers resting along the curbside, probably at lunch break. Undated.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


9208
When Company Comes To Town: The Surprising Architecture of Industrial Houses

Article written by Neal Vogel, from Old House Journal magazine, November/December 1999 issue, Vol. XXVII, No. 5; included The Pullman District, Chicago, Carlinville, Illinois, Tyrone, N.Mexico, Redstone, Colorado and Norris, Tennessee. Photos.

  1. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


13339
Wine Bottle

Wine bottle created by Pullman Adduci family for bottling their own wine.

  1. Pullman People
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


10660
Workers on Lunch Break, Watt Ave

Watt Avenue (St. Lawrence) showing workers at lunch, note horse-drawn water cart of right, original wooden porches on left and metal post and chain fences.

  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Workers

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.


7352
Workers Walking on Champlain Ave.


  1. Pullman Town
  2. Pullman Workers

In the collection of the Pullman Virtual Museum.


12161
Working the Crowd on Labor Day

Article from the Chicago Sun-Times, dated Tuesday, September 6, 1994, about Gov. Edgar`s visit to far south side Pullman.

  1. Pullman Labor History
  2. Pullman Town

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

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