Pullman State Historic Site

Pullman State Historic Site, located in Chicago, Illinois, was once a thriving company town built by industrialist George Pullman in the 19th century. It was designed to offer workers better living conditions near the Pullman Palace Car Company. Today, the site preserves the unique architecture and history of this planned community, showcasing the lives of its residents and the labor movements of that era. The site includes museums, historical buildings, and guided tours that provide insight into industrialization, social change, and workers’ rights in the United States.