Pullman Historic District, Chicago
The Pullman Historic District was created in 1880-'84 by industrialist George Pullman as the first industrial planned community.
The Pullman Historic District was created in 1880-'84 by industrialist George Pullman as the first industrial planned community. Built on 4,000 acres of open prairie land near Lake Calumet outside of the Chicago city limits, the town had over 1000 brick homes and public buildings which were built as an early application of industrial technology and mass production in large-scale housing development in the country. Explore the historic area to see the original rowhouses, and public buildings such as the Market Hall, Historic Pullman Center, Hotel Florence, Greenstone Church, Arcade Building, Clock Tower & Factory, and the Pullman School. Learn about the town's history, its conservation, and work going on in Pullman today.
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About Pullman Historic District
11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
+1 773-785-8181
Pullman Historic District and Nearby Sights on Map
Kenwood Historic District
These impressive structures are all privately owned and unfortunately closed to the public
Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center
The first stop to any Pullman visit houses a 20 minute video about the town's history, several exhibits, and a gift shop
Pullman Clock Tower and Factory
One of the world's most beautiful factories is undergoing a $3
Greenstone Church
A landmark church in the heart of the historic Pullman community
A Philip Randolph/Pullman Porter Museum
The museum, a tribute to A
Harborside International Golf Center
36 holes of golf on the shores of Lake Calumet with some classic Far South views of the distant skyline and nearby decaying steel mills
Trinity United Church of Christ
This large and influential church is a long-time pillar of Chicago's South Side, and the former home to one very famous congregant, Barack Obama, who here found his religion and was baptized
The Rink
Ok, this place is cool
Bronzeville Childrens Museum
The First and Only African American childrens museum in the country is named after The Bronzeville neighborhood even though it is located much further south
Ridge Historical Society
This historical society focuses on the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods and offers tours, assistance with area research, and small, thoughtful exhibits such as a costume room and a doll house collection