Pullman Town

Pullman Town was a model industrial town established in the 1880s by George Pullman for workers of his railway car manufacturing company in Illinois. Designed with a focus on order and community, it featured well-planned housing, parks, and amenities, aiming to promote a better quality of life. However, strict regulations and high rents led to discontent among workers. This tension culminated in the Pullman Strike of 1894, a significant labor conflict that highlighted issues of workers' rights and corporate control, influencing the labor movement in the United States and showcasing the struggles between labor and management in industrial America.