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Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center, Chicago

The first stop to any Pullman visit houses a 20 minute video about the town's history, several exhibits, and a gift shop.

The first stop to any Pullman visit houses a 20 minute video about the town's history, several exhibits, and a gift shop. Offers guided walking tours every first Sunday of the month, as well as events and self-guided tour brochures. Be sure to head around to the back of the building (North side) to check out the impressive mural, 'Visual Interpretations of Pullman,' which depicts the former Pullman Arcade building coupled with an interpretation of the Pullman town and its laborers.


Hours

Sun

11:00

21:00

Mon

11:00

21:00

Tue

11:00

21:00

Wed

11:00

21:00

Thu

11:00

21:00

Fri

11:00

21:00

Sat

11:00

21:00

About Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center

 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

 +1 773-785-8901

 www.pullmanil.org

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