Pullman Historic District

Top 2% of attractions in Chicago
8/10

What the experts agree on

George Pullman's 1880s experimental company town pioneered planned industrial community design. The Visitors Center explores its ambitious "workers' paradise" vision through exhibits, videos, and artifacts—essential for history and architecture

6 expert reviews

“The Pullman Visitors Center houses exhibits about the town's growth and preservation, an introductory video and historic artifacts from the Pullman mansion.”

– Time Out

Frommer's Frommer's
"Today the Pullman district makes a fascinating stop for anyone with a historical or architectural bent." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Located in an industrial district on the Far South Side, this fascinating community was created by railroad-car magnate George Pullman in 1881 as an experimental company town." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"George Pullman's "workers' paradise.""
National Geographic National Geographic
"Far South Side neighborhood built by maker of railroad passenger sleeper cars as company town, 1880-1884." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"First planned industrial community in the United States.  " Full review


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