The Hull House

Hull House was a pioneering settlement house founded in 1889 by social reformer Jane Addams and her colleague Ellen Gates Starr in Chicago. It aimed to provide social and educational services to immigrants and the urban poor. Hull House offered a variety of programs, including classes in English, art, music, and vocational training, as well as health care and daycare services. It became a model for similar institutions across the U.S., promoting social reform, community engagement, and empowerment. Hull House played a significant role in advocating for labor laws and women’s suffrage, contributing to broader social change in America.