PULLMAN HISTORY SITE

Images in the collection -- Subject Barrett, Nathan Franklin

Barrett - Nathan Barrett

Black and white photo of Pullman's landscape designer.

Subject: Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Beman and Barrett 1890

Photograph showing Nathan Barrett and Solon Beman at north edge of Lake Vista on Factory site, c. 1890

Subject: Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Beman and Barrett 1890

Photograph showing Nathan Barrett and Solon Beman along the south wall of the Factory site. c. 1890

Subject: Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Beman and Barrett at Lake Vista

Framed and matted print of Solon Beman and Nathan Barrett beside Lake Vista c. 1890

Subject: Arcade_Building; Administration_Building; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Views; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Greenstone Church and Park

Stereoscopic Card of the Greenstone Church viewed from through Arcade Park. Shows a group of children and early landscaping c. 1883.

Subject: Arcade_Park; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Historic Landscape in Pullman: Nathan Barrett's Plan

Flyer advertising lecture on the historic landscape of Pullman.

Subject: Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Interesting Things... 2000-2003

Series of essays and anecdotes relating to the social history of Pullman, for publication in the Pullman Flyer. Typed original and draft copies, some with photos and banner layout.

Subject: World_War_II; World_War_I; War_Memorial; Victorian_Era_-_general; The_Snow_Cruiser; Regional; Reference; Pullman_Water_Tower; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Town; Pullman_People; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Family; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Pullman_-_Post_1975; Pullman_(General); Organizations_--_Pullman_Improvement_Association; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Organizations_--_Other; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Memorials; Lake_Calumet; Labor_History,_other; Illinois_History; Hotel_Florence_History; Historic_Reference; General/Misc.; Factory_Site; Chicago_History; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Architecture; Arcade_Building; Administration_Building; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Letters regarding Nathan Barrett's advice

Letters regarding payments to Nathan F. Barrett for continued advice on horticultural matters from Pullman horticulturalist Mr. Hance. Pullman's 2d Asst. Auditor is asking whether Mr. Hance should be dealing directly with Mr. Barrett and should they be soliciting this advice.

Subject: ; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Correspondence

Looking Southwest from Clocktower

This image highlights Nathan Barrett's artistic landscape. Note tracks in front lawn. In distance is Holy Rosary (center) and Elim Lutheran Church (right center)

Subject: Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Pullman_Views; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Pullman Area Near Landmark Status

Newspaper article clipped from Chicago Tribune, written by Stan Ziembe, January 1, 1970.

Subject: ; Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; General/Misc.; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Illinois_History; Labor_History,_other; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_Company; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Town; Reference; Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)

Typed original. Subject is Barrett's landscaping in Pullman.

Subject: ; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Chicago_History; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Pullman opening doors to history - and to you

Newspaper article published October 10, 1974 in the Chicago Tribune. Describes the first Pullman House Tour.

Subject: Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; House_Tour; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

South Pullman CompanyTown Eyed as Landmark

Newspaper article from Chicago Tribune, 1972, relating to city landmark status. Describes other neighborhoods under consideration.

Subject: Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Labor_History,_other; Plans/_Reports/_Studys; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Steps Being Taken to Preserve Pullman Area

Article describes the formation of the Beman Committee to acquire Landmarks status for Pullman.

Subject: Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Illinois_History; Market_Hall; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

The Gardens of "the World's Most Perfect Town" Lecture

Flyer advertising a lecture by Arthur Pearson on the history and legacy of Nathan Franklin Barrett's landscape design for Pullman

Subject: Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Printed Materials - Other

The Town of Pullman

18-page typed reference guide. The Town of Pullman section compiled by Carol Tome. Hotel Florence section compiled by Martha Brislen. Corliss Engine section compiled by Frank Beberdick. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Arcade_Building; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Corliss_Engine; Greenstone_Church; Hotel_Florence_History; Market_Hall; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Touring Pullman brochure

Booklet, "Touring Pullman"

Subject: Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; House_Tour; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Town of Pullman

Booklet compiled by Michael Wolski from prints at the AIC Burnham & Ryerson Library, showing row house drawings and floor plans for 11300-04 Forrestville Ave. and 13301-05 Cottage Grove Ave., plus details.

Subject: Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Other

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