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Factory Interior

Interior view of Pullman factory shop.

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Interior

Photocopy of photo in Chicago Historical Society collection of interior of Pullman building showing work area with lathes and templates.

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Interior

B/w photograph of a man burning wooden block flooring in disused Pullman shop building at 109th and Langley.

Subject: Pullman_Workers; Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Post-Fire, Spring 1999

Photos showing damage to site and other photos of site

Subject: ; Factory_Site; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Darkend area is Pullman Plant; this may have been for possible demolition of the site, although the factory was still occupied. Note in forgrownd Visitor's center not built yet, Langley and 111th street Train Station still standing, Gateway Park is a parking lot.

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Site

Pullman view looking north from the Arcade, showing left to right, Illinois Central RR tracks, Pullman Train Station, Lake Vista, Administrative Building, Water Tower and in lower righthand corner, Hotel Florence.

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Site - Looking South from North End

Photograph copy showing very early factory site, looking south from north end. Arcade Building and Hotel Florence visible, as well as Corliss Engine Building on far left. Donald N. Horn Collection

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory site from across 111th Street

View taken from top of Hotel Florence, showing south end of site, landscaping, etc.

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Site Images

Two unidentified early photographs of factory-site buildings.

Subject: ; Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Slides 1998

Four Slides of factory site, after 1998 fire. 11/25/05

Subject: ; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory View

Looking north from 111th Street. Lake Vista has been filled in and Cottage Grove extended south, but 1907 addition not yet built.

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory View from Hotel Florence

Copy of early photograph of factory site looking north from the Hotel Florence. Undated but pre-1900.

Subject: Pullman_Views; Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory View from the Water Tower

Town of Pullman seen in the south east (Greenstone Church steeple on left, Clocktower in view, Hotel Florence in center) Roseland in distance on right with Holy Rosary and Elim churches.

Subject: Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Views

Photocopy images of ten views of Pullman factory, interior and exterior. Probably late 19th and/or early 20th century. Photocopies from the California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento, CA.

Subject: ; Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Factory Views

Eight photocopies of early images of the Pullman factory, probably very early 20th century. Source unknown.

Subject: ; Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Failed Oak Park banker hailed as hero

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

Subject: ; Pullman_Bank; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Family's history rides in '34 Chevy

Article about the Luke Lukich family and the restoration of a 1934 Chevrolet.

Subject: Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Famous Lincoln Stories

Newspaper article describing George Pullman telling a story about Abraham Lincoln riding in one of his train cars.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Far Southeast Development Area

Study published by the City of Chicago, Richard J. Daley, Mayor, December, 1968.

Subject: Regional; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Farewell to the LIRR Pullman-Standard Passenger Cars

Article from The Keystone, Autumn 2002. 12 pages. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Farewell To The LIRR Pullman-Standard Passenger Cars

Twelve page article from The Keystone about the retirement of 250 Pullman Cars from the Long Island Railroad in 2000.

Subject: Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fashion Company Ad

Original magazine advertisement sponsored by the Fashion Publicity Company. Ad references "porter" - presumably a Pullman porter. Published September, 1919.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Federal Funds To Help Complete Restoration

Article from the Calumet Index, March 3, 1971 describing restoration efforts in Pullman.

Subject: Architecture; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; General/Misc.; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Labor_History,_other; Market_Hall; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Federal Funds to Help Complete Restoration

Article from The Calumet Index March 3, 1971.

Subject: Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fence Post Top

Metal fence post top from Pullman Factory circa 1950s.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Format: Building Component

Fenger Courier 1929

Fenger Courier yearbook 1929, freshman through senior years, with many inscriptions on the inside covers, and local advertisements.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fenger Courier 1932

Fenger High School Courier yearbook, with many inscriptions on inside covers and local advertisements.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fenger Courier 1934

Fenger Courier 1934 yearbook, with many inscriptions on inside covers and local advertisements.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fenger Courier 1935

Fenger High School Courier 1935 yearbook, with many inscriptions on inside cover and local advertising.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fenger Courier June 1933

Fenger High School 1933 yearbook, "A Century of Progress", with many inscriptions on the inside front covers, and local advertisements.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fenger Courier June 1934

Fenger Courier yearbook, June 1934, with many inscriptions on inside covers, and local advertisements.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fenger Facts

Fenger High School Handbook, October 1964, 53 pages, with index. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Fenger first team starts against Pullman

Article from unknown newspaper, describes lineup for upcoming football game, Thanksgiving 1940.

Subject: Chicago_History; Pullman_Schools; Sports; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fenger High Class of '66 20 Year Reunion Directory

Reunion book listing student information for the class of January/June 1966, with photos.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Fenger High School

When the new Fenger High School building at 113th and Wallace was opened in 1926, students marched from the old school to the new building. View is at 113th and Michigan Avenue looking south.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fenger High School

Four issues dated, October 28, 1966, November 18, 1966, December 16, 1966 and January 13, 1967. Each newsletter is six pages; January, 1967 issue missing pages three and four.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fenger High School

Old Fenger High School before 1926. It is now Curtiss Elementary School, on 115th Street between Michigan Avenue and State Street.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fenger High School Gym Pocket

From Marlene Boersma's gym uniform, 1951 Fenger High School

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Textiles

Fenger High School Pennant

Green and red Fenger pennant, 25th year, 1953-1978.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Fenger High School Reunion Program

Programs for 40th Fenger reunion, January 1940.

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Fenger High School Sweater

Green with red stripes, Fenger HS sweater.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Textile Equipment

Few answers in FBOP failure hearing

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).

Subject: ; Pullman_Bank; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Field Guide to American Antique Furniture

A unique visual system for identifying the style of virtually any piece of American antique furniture. Softcover edition.

Subject: Historic_Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Fifty Free Trips

Original color Pullman magazine advertisement offering free trip to the World's Fair in either New York or San Francisco by naming a new streamlined Pullman car. Published May 20, 1939.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

File: Roseland Moose Lodge No. 1062

File of news clippings and other information about Roseland Moose Lodge No. 1062. Includes first issue of Roseland Moose News, Jan 1951. Also includes meeting notes, entertainment programs and photographs.

Subject: Organizations_--_Other; Pullman_People; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Filling in Lake Vista

Workmen on temporary siding grade the man-made water feature (Lake Vista) once it is no longer necessary for cooling, and so the city can straighten Cottage Grove. Note the train station has been moved to the West side of the tracks. Also Elim church is in it's orrigimnal location, dating the photo to around 1903-04

Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Department

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

Subject: Chicago_History; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Department Band

Large Chicago Fire Department band in industrial setting with two automobiles in background at right. American flags and other banners suggest a special celebration.

Subject: Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Chicago_History; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Department Band

Chicago Fire Department band marching, location unknown.

Subject: Chicago_History; Photography_-_Misc._vintage; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Department Group Photo

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

Subject: Chicago_History; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Department Group Photo

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

Subject: Chicago_History; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Department group photo

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

Subject: Chicago_History; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Department Horses

Early Roseland firehouse when it was a wooden structure at 114th and Wabash. Later torn down and replaced with brick building.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Destroys Historic Pullman Building

Associated Press article about factory fire on December 1, 1998. Published in unknown newspaper.

Subject: Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fire Engine

Pumper in front of what appears to be the 114th and Wabsh firehouse in Roseland.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire Hits Pullman Works

Article regarding December 1, 1998 Fire.

Subject: ; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fire Hits Pullman Works

Article in Daily Southtown paper from Wednesday, December 2, 1998.

Subject: ; Administration_Building; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Fire Wagon And Firemen

In Front Of The Fire House In The Stables

Subject: Pullman_Stables; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fire wrecks last Chicago Pullman plant building

Detroit Free Press newspaper article about fire at Pullman Clock tower complex.

Subject: Factory_Site; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First & Fastest

Magazine of Shore Line, Winter 2000-2001. Selected articles and images regarding Chicago public transportation and Pullman train cars. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First & Fastest

Magazine of Shore Line, Winter 2002-2003. Selected articles and images of Chicago public transportation and Pullman train cars. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First & Fastest

Magazine of Shore Line, Autumn 2001. Selected articles and images regarding Chicago public transportation and Pullman Cars. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First & Fastest

Quarterly publication by the Shore Line Interurban Historical Society.

Subject: ; Chicago_History; Illinois_Central_Railroad; Illinois_History; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First & Fastest

Magazine of Shore Line, Autumn 2002. Selected articles and images regarding Chicago public transportation and Pullman cars. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Reading Room at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First and Fastest

Magazine of Shore Line, Winter 203-2004. Selected articles relating to train cars built by Pullman. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Library at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First and Fastest

Magazine of Shore Line, Autumn 2000. Selected articles and images relating to Pullman train cars. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlum Library at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First Annual Candlelight Christmas Walk

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

Subject: Pullman_Town; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials - Other

First Christian Church

HR Koopman stereograph of 1st Christian Church at 111th and State Streets.

Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

First Lady Lauds Work at Pullman

Article about First Lady Hillary Clinton's visit to Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Pullman_-_Post_1975; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First major step toward Calumet-area revival

Article on area development. Chicago Tribune, April 23, 2004

Subject: ; Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First Reformed Church of Roseland

located on the block of a 117th street.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

First Reformed Church of Roseland

The First Reform Church, coner 107th and Michigan Avenue, had the distinction of being the first church organzation in this part of Chicago. It was organized in 1849, when Roseland was only a farming community. The present churh building was erected in 1887, while Rev. Henry Van Eff was pastor. The church has a seating capacity of 1400; being the largest church in this part of the city. Its membership is about 750, and they have a Sunday school of about 1300 enrollment. A splendid pipe organ costin $3250 is one of the attractions of the church. The present Pastor is Rev. Henry Hosper.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

First Reformed Church of Roseland

Photograph attach to typed description: 108th and Michigan where Katie Madderom and Henry R. Koopman II were married on April 12, 1888. Subsequently their children Marie G. and Harry (HR III) were baptized here.

Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

First Step Towards Victory

Original magaizne advertisement. Illustration is a close-up view of serviceman stepping up a Pullman step. Smaller illustration shows serviceman arising from restful nights sleep.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Advertising; World_War_II; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

First Walking Tour of Historic Pullman Scheduled for May 6

Article by Mario Avignone in the April, 1984 issue of Fra Noi. Fra Noi has been the newspaper of record for the Chicago area Italian-American community for more than four decades

Subject: House_Tour; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

FJ Carolan & Harriet Pullman Carolan

Story of Harriett Pullman and her 1st husband. Typed manuscript, unsigned.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Flag and Flare Case

Brakeman's 1911 flag and flare case.

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Format: Passenger Car Accessories

Florence Blvd. at Champlain Ave. Executive Homes

Photograph showing Executive homes along 111th St. Undated.

Subject: Pullman_Houses; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Florence Boulevard East of Watt Avenue

Photograph of corner of what is now 111th St. and St. Lawrence Avenue in Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Views; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Florence L. Miller Obituary

Two obits for Florence L. Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman. Mrs. Miller died April 27. Unknown publication.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Florence Lowden Miller Handwritten Note

Handwritten note from Florence Lowden Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman at the time of her sister, Harriet Madlener in 1987.

Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.)

Florence Lowden Miller Note

Handwritten thank-you note to Mario Avignone from Florence Lowden Miller, granddaughter of George Pullman. Undated.

Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Correspondence

Florence Pullman Lowden

Three newspaper articles relating to the death of Florence Pullman Lowden, George Pullman's daughter. One clipping is identified from Chicago Tribune, July 25, 1937.

Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Florence Pullman Photograph

Studio portrait of Florence Pullman, daughter of George, in winter fur coat and muff.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Focus

The newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Chicago. "Preservation Chicago" issue. See page 16 for Pullman State Historic Site. May 2003 Vol 23 no.5

Subject: Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Football Team

Vintage photograph of football team. Believed to be team from Pullman Free School, c1920s.

Subject: Pullman_Schools; Sports; Format: Photograph (all forms)

For All-Out Travel Pleasure, Ride on Cars Built By Pullman-Standard

Color magazine ad showing woman on train applying lipstick and smiling out window at cowboy waving hat at her. Other people are talking on platform, train on other side of platform has red upper, green lower paint scheme.

Subject: Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Advertising; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

For Sale: Vacant Lots for $1 article

Article about vacant properties on the Far South Side of Chicago, in Roseland and Pullman, being sold by the City of Chicago for $1.

Subject: Pullman_(General); Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Foreign Books Show Shifts

Article describing the demographic shift shown by the languages of books borrowed from the Pullman branch library, which at the time had more languages represented than any other branch in the Chicago Public Library system.

Subject: Arcade_Library; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Foreman's Row

Negative showing photograph of Pullman Foreman's Row of houses, early 1880s with much of North? Pullman still under construction.

Subject: North_Pullman; Pullman_Houses; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Forrestville Ave. looking north of 113th St.

Early image showing Forrestville Ave. with commercial buildings on west side and the Arcade Building in the background. Note smoke stack on left...a laundry was once located here.

Subject: Arcade_Building; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Forrestville Ave. looking north of 113th St.

Early image showing Forrestville Ave. with commercial buildings on west side and the Arcade Building in the background. Note smoke stack on left...a laundry was once located here.

Subject: Arcade_Building; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Forrestville Avenue c. 1970

Color print of photograph taken c. 1970, showing streetscape along 11400 block of Forrestville?

Subject: Pullman_Views; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fountain and River

HR Koopman stereocard showing young girl standing in wooded park with other people seated and standing along the riverbank.

Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Frank Draus

Roseland resident Frank Draus, father of Donna Draus Vick, in 1945 at their home at 11628 S Eggleston Avenue, Roseland. Photocopy of original image.

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Frank Leslie's Illustrated, 1859

Photo of front page of newspaper that featured a drawing of a pre-Pullman sleeping car being used by "The New York Central Railroad"

Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fraser Boat House

Fraser boat house at the east end of 111th Street (Florence Blvd.)

Subject: Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fraser Boat House

Looking east from Rock Island Railroad tracks (foot of 111th Street). Sign reads "Fraser Boats to let". One of several boat rentals facilities on Lake Calumet. Print number "446" stamped on back

Subject: Lake_Calumet; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Fraternal Patch from the Fraternal Order of Eagles

Two insignia badges from the Roseland Fraternal Order of Eagles, 2001; organization devoted to fraternalism, civic pride,leadership,and charity work.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Button-Badges

Fraternal Ribbon, Fidelity Lodge No. 54, I.A. of C. W.

Beautiful silk ribbon with badge, from a member of the Fidelity Lodge No. 54, I. A. of C. W. (International Association of Car Workers), Pullman, ILL. Front side is Blue silk with silver lettering, back side is black silk with silver lettering and designs and says Newark, New Jersey at the top and IN MEMORIAM.

Subject: ; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Workers; Format: Button-Badges

Frederick C. Fallin

Fred Fallin, long-time Pullman resident, is also a well-known musician who has performed as a ukulele soloist and musicologist across the country.

Subject: Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Friends of the Florence 1995 Fundraising Invitation

Tea/ice cream social event

Subject: ; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Friends of the Florence 1996 Fundraising Invitation

Tea and house tour, May 18, 1996

Subject: ; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Friends of the Florence Booklets

Booklets for annual fundraiser, for the Historic Pullman Foundation.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Friends of the Florence Fundraiser Brochures

Two booklets with advertising supporting the Friends of the Florence for their fundraising events. One from July 12, 1987 and March 4, 1989. Includes thank you letter.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Friends of the Florence Fundraiser Poster

Matted poster for a fundraiser to take place on Sunday, May 18, 1986 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Format: Artwork

Friends of the Florence Invitation 1986

Fundraiser May 28, 1986 at the Hotel Florence

Subject: ; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials - Other

From Slave To State Legislator John W.E. Thomas, Illinois' First African American Lawmaker

Biography of John W.E. Thomas. Book explains the dynamics of African American politics in post-Civil War Chicago.

Subject: Regional; Historic_Reference; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Front Erecting Shop

Young George Pullman and other workers

Subject: Pullman_Workers; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Frosty Farewell

Program from Fenger High School Seniors Breakfast, January 1966

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Funeral Postcard

Unmailed vintage postcard showing two view of funeral services. Early 20th century.

Subject: Reference; Format: Postcard

Funeral Postcard

Unmailed postcard showing two view of gravesite funeral services.

Subject: Reference; Format: Postcard

Future of the Pullman Company

Two bound reports- Part I(A)- states basic facts conclusions and recommendations; Part II (B) sites findings in detail, including charts and graphs, and recommended program of action.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Future uncertain for historic Hotel Florence

Article about the closing of the Hotel Florence for restoration and the moving of the Historic Pullman Foundation from the Hotel.

Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Gain in Mileage via Growth and Consolidation

A spreadsheet statement showing gains in mileage via growth and consolidation versus acquisitions from 1875-1895.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Galley Car Interior

Undated

Subject: Pullman_Porters; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Galley interior views. Lot 3932.

Two galley interior views. Plan numbers P14330 and P14331.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Gang car interior [?]. Lot 3818.

Three views of a possible work gang car. Plan numbers P13143, P13144, and P13144.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms)

GAR Article

Article from unknown newspaper about the GAR, Grand Amry of the Republic. Handwritten note by Marie Koopman Rowland about Roseland businessman, John Madderom.

Subject: Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Garden Homes Historic District

Copy of National Registration Form to the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service for the Garden Homes Historic District, Chicago South Side. Includes color reprints of homes.

Subject: ; Regional; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Garden Walk - 1995

Poster for First Arcade Park Garden Club Garden Walk, July 16, 1995.

Subject: ; Format: Artwork

Garden Walk - 1998

Poster fourth annual Arcade Park Garden Club Garden Walk, July 12, 1998.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Garden Walk - 2010

Ticket booklet, "Keepin' it Green" for annual Historic Pullman Garden Club walk.

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Garden Walk 2008 Book

Book created as a gift for the Garden owners who participated in Garden Walk 2008. Created by Tony Dzik

Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Garden_Club; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Garden Walk 2012

Ticket booklet, "Art in Bloom" for annual Historic Pullman Garden Club walk and flyer.

Subject: ; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Gas House

Early view with temporary fencing and saw horses in front. c1882-3

Subject: Pullman_Gas_Works; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Gas House

Looking North East to the gas house

Subject: Pullman_Gas_Works; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Gas Works Stereo Card

Stereo card showing Gas Works building originally located at 900 East 111th Street, Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_Gas_Works; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Gem of the Ocean Playbill

A black and white playbill describing a reading of the August Wilson play "Gem of the Ocean". Held at the Pullman National Monument Information Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2pm. Details cast and plot of story.

Subject: Events_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

General Electric Drawing of Shoe Brake

A outline diagram from the General Electric Company, showing an electric shoe brake.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other

General Electric Erie Works Drawing

A collection of blueprints/drawings showing various parts. Shown is a blueprint for a 17LH30D2 relay.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

General Furniture Company

Photograph of General Furniture Company, 11155 Michigan Avenue, Branch 4, established 1904. Firm established 1892.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Photograph (all forms)

General Motors Corp. Technical Drawings

Collection of 3 drawings done for General Motors Corp. (Shown is a partial detail of a Journal Box)

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

General Steel Castings Corporation Drawings

Two blueprints showing plans for a four wheel motor truck (detail shown) and an end frame.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Blueprint

George and Sanger Pullman

Information of George Pullman's twin sons George and Sanger, researched by Laurie Toth.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

George M. Pullman

Photocopy of chapter clipped from unknown publication, 15 pages with photographs. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Pullman_Porters; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Company; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

George M. Pullman

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

Subject: Pullman_Town; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

George M. Pullman

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

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

George M. Pullman c. 1890

Print by Paul Petraitis from original glass plate negative showing the only unretouched portrait of George M. Pullman - an accompanying full-length portrait negative is in the Tim Samuelson collection.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

George M. Pullman c1895

Last known photograph of George M. Pullman. Appears to be several years older than "unretouched" 1890 portrait with fuller, whiter beard.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

George M. Pullman: A Celebration of his Life and Times

A brochure with special events throughout 1997 to celebrate the life of George Pullman.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_(General); Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials - Other

George Pullman

Early seated portrait, possibly 1870's

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

George Pullman

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Artwork

George Pullman

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

George Pullman

Matted photograph of George Pullman, undated.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

George Pullman out West

Framed tintype of George M. Pullman, probably while making money in the retail business out west. George age about 30? Chicago Historical Society owns the original.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Photograph (all forms)

George Pullman, Young Sleeping Car Builder

From the series Childhood of Famous Americans", fictionalized telling of George Pullman as a young man, 200 pages with illustrations, and special study sections and quizzes.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

George Pullman: Chicago's brilliant, hated genius

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

Subject: Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

George Pullman: Young Sleeping Car Builder

This book for youth tells the story of young George Pullman, how he grew up and came to build his famous sleeping cars.

Subject: Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

George W. Curtis School

Black and white HR Koopman photograph of Curtis School, 114th Place and State Street High School Deptmt., Roseland Chicago. School children outside.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Format: Postcard

Gerett Allcoin Calendar Bank

Pullman Trust & Savings Bank Calendar Bank. Color image of a Gerett Allcoin Calendar Bank advertising the Pullman Trust & Savings Bank.

Subject: ; Pullman_Bank; Format: Other Ephemera

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Article about exploring different parts of the City of Chicago, features the Pullman State Historic Site.

Subject: General/Misc.; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Giants Gone, Men Who Made Chicago

Hardcover book, 354 pages, with index and chapter illustrations

Subject: Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Gift Card

"A Gift from All of Us", gift card with illustration of carnations and forget-me-nots. Unsigned; with original envelope.

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Girl's Athletic Association Membership Cards

Two membership cards in the name of Marlene Boersma, for 1950 and 1951. GGA was a Fenger High School association.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Gives The Why & Wherefore Of Willis Field

Photocopy of article about the history of Willis Field located on the campus of Mendel Catholic High School (previously Pullman Tech). Calumet Index June 6, 1966.

Subject: Pullman_Schools; Roseland_Community; Sports; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Glass Bottle Collection

Collection of 13 glass bottles found in Pullman house basement in 2006.

Subject: Pullman_Houses; Format: Household Accessory

Glass Fragment

Glass fragment with inscription SB&C; appears tobe bottom of glass bottle found in trench at Pullman Administration Building.

Subject: Administration_Building; Format: Other Ephemera

Gleaners Dance program

Printed announcement/program advertising Annual Easter Prize Dance, given by the Gleaners on April 16, 1938. Includes advertisements of local business sponsors.

Subject: ; Advertising; Historic_Reference; Kensington; Organizations_--_Other; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Go By Train!

Original Pullman magazine advertisement, "Go by train!" showing families happily preparing the travel in a Pullman car.

Subject: Advertising; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Goda's Art Shop

Envelope used for photographic prints. Goda's was located at 5342 North Clark Street, Chicago. Date unknown.

Subject: ; Reference; Format: Other Ephemera

Gompers School Graduation Ribbon

Commemorative ribbon from Class of 1962. Blue and Yellow.

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Textiles

Gone fishin'

Story of specialized train cars made by Pullman Car Works for transporting fish and sea mammals.

Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Good Housekeeping Trophy Ceremony

Five black and white photographs showing Good Housekeeping Trophy Ceremony, held inside factory, location unknown. Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company letterhead, green border and font, addresseede to Mr. J.L. Johnson from H.A. Siep, regarding photos taken at presentation.

Subject: ; Pullman_Workers; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Good Housekeeping Trophy Presentation

Five Black and white photographs showing employees and award winners at presentation ceremony.

Subject: ; Pullman_Workers; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Governor Thompson Announces Purchase

Proof sheet of photographs showing Governor Thompson announcing the purchase of the Hotel Florence and the Pullman Factory site. Taken at the Hotel Florence.

Subject: Factory_Site; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Graduation announcement

Official announcement of Fenger High School commencement of 1935, with envelope and interleaf. Embossed with crest on front of ivory stock, embossed text.

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Graduation card

Die-cut graduation card with pink, blue and silver floral illustration on front and inside; verse and signature "Tom".

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Graduation card

Highly decorative graduation card with multiple layers of papers, ribbon trim and illustrations of books, globe and apple blossoms. Interior message signed "To our Dear Bernice, June 13-35, Mother and Father". With original envelope.

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Graduation card

Die-cut greeting card in the shape of a book, "Volumes of Good Wishes, Dedicated to a Graduate". Interior verse, signed "J. Russel Brown". Envelope addressed and postmarked June 11, 1935.

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Graduation card

Graduation card with pink floral design and small pink silk bow detail. Inside verse and inscription: "Alice Plaryk". Envelope postmarked June 12, 1935.

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Graduation card

Printed graduation card with silk tassel embellishment, book-and-candle illustration, and green border detail. Inside: verse and signature "Virginia and Edythe Gaubrer, 1935"

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Other Ephemera

Graduation Program

Program for the commencement of the June class of 1935, Fenger High School, Thursday, June 13, 1935. Tri-fold; interior lists graduates' names and Program.

Subject: ; Roseland_Community; Format: Printed Materials - Other

Grant approved for Pullman site

Article about the $1.1 million approved from Illinois First funding for rebuilding the Market Hall.

Subject: Market_Hall; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Grant Park and Illinois Central Depot

Color postcard showing Grant Park and IC Depot in Chicago. No. 650 printed on reverse.

Subject: Chicago_History; Illinois_Central_Railroad; Format: Postcard

Great Tours!

Thematic Tours and Guide Training for Historic Sites. Authors: Barbara Abramoff Levy, Sandra Mackenzie Lloyd, Susan Porter Schreiber. Publisher: Altamira Press, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. 2001 ISBN 0-7591-0099-3

Subject: Transportation/_Other_Museums; Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No.85, June, 2008.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. no. 83, December, 2007

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. Vo. 79, Dec. 2006

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No. 73, June 2005

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. no.82, September 2007

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society, no.60, February 2002.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No. 50, March 1999.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No.85, June, 2008.

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Green Diamond

Publication of the Illinois Central Historical Society. No. 84, March 2008

Subject: Illinois_Central_Railroad; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Transportation/_Other_Museums; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Greenstone Church

Black and white postcard of Greenstone Church. Inscription on front of card reads "Greenstone Church M.E. Pullman, Ill.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Postcard

Greenstone Church

Matted drawing of Greenstone Church, signed Nancy Tiffin, NT1974.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Artwork

Greenstone Church

Four children with an iron wheeled wagon. Note wooden sidewalks, no landscaping, and Greystone Manor not yet built across the street.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Greenstone Church

Black and white photograph of Greenstone Church

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Greenstone Church

Repairing of the Rose Window (scafolding) also note the enclosed porches on Arcade Row residences, and the park pre-relandscaping.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Greenstone Church

Drawing of the Greenstone Church.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Artwork

Greenstone Church

"Looking North from Presbyterian Church" Children playing in front of church pre-1893 as the greystone manor is not built yet. Note wooden sidewalks.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Greenstone Church

Installing iron gate on Greenstone Church. Pullman resident, builder and architect Ralph Larson, installing iron gates on the church entrance to protect it from graffiti around 1980

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Greenstone Church

Print of ink drawing of the Greenstone Church by K. Pryor.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Artwork

Greenstone Church (United Methodist Church) Order of Worship 2002

Program for worship for June 30, 2002 under Pastor Louis F. Roos.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals

Greenstone Church - c. 1950s

Matted black and white photograph of the Greenstone Church, possibly taken around the 1950s.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Churches_-_Roseland,_Pullman; Architecture; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Greenstone Church 1883

Early view across Arcade Park to Church with little landscaping.

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms)

Greenstone Church and Arcade Park

Early photo with recently landscaped Arcade park in forfront. Townhouse on left torn down and replaced by "Graystone Mansion". Note original Pullman fence behind the church. Original Porch on hospital, just right of church parish building. Ca 1880

Subject: Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms)

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)

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