Pullman National Historical Park • Illinois

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Clock Tower and Administration Building

Historic Administration Building

Hotel Florence Building in Fall.

American flag flying on front porch.

Clock Tower and Administration Building with a walkway leading up to the front of it.

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came together in Pullman, a planned industrial community famed for its urban design and architecture.

The iconic Pullman clocktower building is one of the central buildings of Pullman National Monument.
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Built in 1880 for the rail car construction factory and executive offices of Pullman's Palace Car Company, this building complex was one of the most beautiful industrial landscapes in America.
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Administration Building
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The Hotel Florence opened on November 1, 1881 as the hospitality showcase for visitors to George Pullman's "perfect town" of Pullman. The hotel was named for George's favorite daughter, Florence.
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The Pullman district also benefits from a diverse and proud residential community.
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Built in 1880 for the rail car construction factory and executive offices of Pullman's Palace Car Company
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Pullman sign in front of the Administration Clock Tower building on a blue sky day.

Pullman National Historical Park

Legislation signed by the President includes a provision that redesignates Pullman National Monument to National Historical Park.

A ranger leads a pair of visitors past the Pullman site sign.

Find out what you can do on a visit to the National Historical Park.

Classic view of the Administration Building with "Pullman" on the banks of Lake Vista.

Pullman History

Learn more about the rich history of the Pullman site.

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Plan Your Visit

Bring Your Group to Pullman!

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Preservation and Partnerships

Preserving Pullman for future generations.

A ranger stands on a train platform looking away from the camera and instead at the tracks.

How To Get Here

Directions to the Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center and other sites.

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Last updated: March 3, 2024

Contact Info

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610 E. 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60628

Phone:

773 928-7257

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