Pullman Marks 140 Years Since Founding as Model Industrial Town
By Sarah Monroe | Published 2026-02-24T15:01:38.147Z
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Chicago's Pullman Historic District is commemorating its 140th anniversary this year, a significant milestone in the city's history and architectural heritage, according to the Historic Pullman...
Chicago's Pullman Historic District is commemorating its 140th anniversary this year, a significant milestone in the city's history and architectural heritage, according to the Historic Pullman Foundation. George Pullman founded the district in 1880 as a model industrial town for the workers of his Pullman Palace Car Company. It stands today as a testament to innovative urban planning and social reform ideals of the late 19th century.
The Pullman State Historic Site notes that anniversary celebr
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