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Pullman is a neighborhood within the south side of the city of Chicago where the Pullman locomotive car factory was located. It was a unique neighborhood because the it was a company town. That means it was run by the company, complete with schools for employees' children and stores that accepted the "scrip" that the employees were paid with instead of US currency. See related links for more details.

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What are facts about the town Pullman Illinois?

Pullman was a town for people that worked on Pullman cars. It is in Chicago.


What strike involved the manufacture of railroad cars in Chicago Illinois?

The Pullman Strike, after which the Illinois Supreme Court required George Pullman to end his ownership of the "company town" of Pullman, Illinois.


Where was the town of pullman located?

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Why is George Pullman important?

He was very important for multiple reasons: 1. He was the founder of the Pullman Palace Car Company 2. In order to suppress his workers from striking, he built his own company town in Illinois (Pullman, Illinois) 3. And he was an American inventor and industrialist take your pick and good luck!


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What is the phone number of the Pullman Archives in Union Illinois?

The phone number of the Pullman Archives is: 815-923-2020.


Where is the Pullman Archives in Union Illinois located?

The address of the Pullman Archives is: 6526 Main St, Union, IL 60180


What is george pullman known for?

George Pullman was an American engineer and industrialist. He was most famous for the Pullman sleeping car and the founding of the town of Pullman, for the workers who manufactured the cars.


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George Pullman invested his money primarily in developing the Pullman Company, which manufactured luxury sleeping cars for trains. He also spent significantly on creating the planned community of Pullman, Illinois, designed to house his workers in a model town with various amenities. Additionally, Pullman contributed to philanthropic efforts, including funding educational and cultural initiatives. His spending reflected a blend of business interests and social ideals.


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What is the phone number of the Pullman Historic Foundation in Chicago Illinois?

The phone number of the Pullman Historic Foundation is: 773-785-1001.


What is the web address of the Historic Pullman Garden Club in Chicago Illinois?

The web address of the Historic Pullman Garden Club is: www.hpgc.org