Bertha Ludlam Research & Archival Collections
The Pullman State Historic Site is pleased to open its new Reading Room to researchers,
students, and others interested in learning about the History of Pullman.
Now a federal, state, and City of Chicago landmark district, the town of Pullman was developed by George Pullman as the site of his Pullman Palace Car Company. He created a complete town for his workers, including a church, shops, a theater, library, stables, and a market place.
At the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room, you will find a variety of resources, from period materials to contemporary plans for the site. Please look through our online catalog to see if you would like to arrange for a visit. Please contact us at
773-660-2341 or by e-mail at
sleepingcars at sbcglobal.net.
Hours of operation, by appointment only: 10 am-4 pm Monday through Friday; 10 am-12 noon Saturdays.
There is no charge for the use of the research and archival collections.
