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1896 Pullman's Palace Car Company LetterLetter written by Pullman's Vice-President, Horace Porter, on June 11, 1896 to Henry R. Reed concerning Vice-President Adali Stevenson and his use of a train car during convention week. Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Historic_Reference; Events_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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A Desirable Home for Workingmen LetterPhotocopy of typed letter dated October 10, 1898 to F. Wild Manager's Office, Car Works from Duane Doty regarding positive aspects of living in Pullman for the workingman. Includes worker statistics and handwriten note from Duane Doty. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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A Desirable Home for Workingmen LetterPhotocopy of typed letter dated October 10, 1898 to F. Wild Manager's Office, Car Works from Duane Doty regarding positive aspects of living in Pullman for the workingman. Includes worker statistics and handwriten note from Duane Doty. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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A Fortune of Twenty MillionsNewspaper article, source unknown, about George Pullman's life and how he made his fortune. Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Administration BuildingClassic view of the Administration Building with "Pullman" on the banks of Lake Vista. Note carriage and Water wagon. This photo used by project archetects to detail reconstruction of clock tower in 2005. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Agreement between Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railway Co. and Pullman Palace Car Co.Contract between between Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railyway Co. and Pullman Palace Car, June 1, 1898 effective date. Expires on 30 day notice. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Agreement between Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railway Co. and Pullman Palace Car Co.Contract between between Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railyway Co. and Pullman Palace Car, June 1, 1898 effective date. Expires on 30 day notice. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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American EnterprisePoster and newspaper article about the musical play American Enterprise presented by the Organic Theater Company February 14, 1991. The play traces George Pullman life in dialogue and song. Play written by Jeffrey Sweet, score by Michael Vitali. Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Mixed media |
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An American EnterpriseNewsletter from the Organic Theater production of An American Enterprise, about the story of George Pullman. Contains five pages of historical background, play information, etc. Subject: Chicago_History; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Antilabor Mercenaries or Defenders of Public Order?This is a copy of an article from Chicago History, about the use of federal troops during the Pullman Strike in 1894. Subject: Illinois_History; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Workers; Pullman_and_Afro-Americans; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Article - General Horace PorterNews article about Gen. Horace Porter, photo and brief biography Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Atlantic & Danville Railway Company Contract and CorrespondenceContract between Atlantic and Danville Railway and Pullman Palace Car Company, April 1889 through April 1914. Correspondence re: additional sleeping cars included in file. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Atlantic and Gulf R.R. Meeting Summary11 page handwritten letter from Pullman Palace Car Company General Supt. D.N. Welch to George Pullman summarizing two day meeting in Baltimore. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Beman and Barrett at Lake VistaFramed and matted print of Solon Beman and Nathan Barrett beside Lake Vista c. 1890 Subject: Arcade_Building; Administration_Building; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Views; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Biographical Material re: George Mortimer PullmanCorrespondence re: draft article on George Pullman for book "America's Successful Men" to be published by New York Tribune. Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Bird's Eye View from Water Tower Looking EastFramed and matted photograph showing the Pullman factory site, looking towards Lake Calumet and the Pullman lumber yard, with round house in background. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Lake_Calumet; Factory_Site; Aerial_Views; Pullman_Water_Tower; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Bird's Eye View from Water Tower Looking NorthFramed and matted photograph showing the Pullman factory site, part of the lumber yards, various buildings and the northern residential area. Subject: Aerial_Views; Factory_Site; North_Pullman; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Birds Eye View from Water Tower Looking SouthFramed and matted photograph showing the Pullman factory site, looking towards the Town of Pullman. Black and white. Undated. Subject: Pullman_Water_Tower; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Company; Factory_Site; Aerial_Views; Administration_Building; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Car - Exterior viewReprint postcard. Printed on reverse "No. 43 - Pullman's Palace Sleeping Car "Palmyra", on the C.P.R.R. This is one of the set taken by C. E. Watkins of San Francisco. C. E. Watkins was most likely Carleton E. Watkins (1829-1916), noted California photographer. Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Car InteriorReprint postcard. Printed on reverse "No. 48 - Pullman's Palace Commissary Car - decorated with Japanese lanterns. C.E. Watkins series. (Courtest N.Y. Historical Society)." C. E. Watkins was most likely Carleton E. Watkins (1829-1916), noted California photographer. Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Car InteriorReprint postcard. Printed on reverse "No. 44 - The interior of the Pullman Palace Sleeping Car, "Palmyra". C.E. Watkins series. (Courtest N.Y. Historical Society)." C. E. Watkins was most likely Carleton E. Watkins (1829-1916), noted California photographer. Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Car InteriorReprint postcard. On reverse "No. 47 - Pullman's Palace Hotel Car - plush living for railroad and cattle cattle barons. C.E. Watkins Series. (Courtesy N.Y. Historical Society)". C. E. Watkins was most likely Carleton E. Watkins (1829-1916), noted California photographer. Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Car InteriorReprint postcard. Printed on reverse "No. 49 - Pullman's Palace Commissary Car - a detail of the furnishings at the end of the car." C.E. Watkins series. (Courtesy of N.Y. Historical Society)". C. E. Watkins was most likely Carleton E. Watkins (1829-1916), noted California photographer. Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Celebrating a railroad townArticle about the importance of the Pullman Factory and Hotel Florence and their place in the history of Chicago and Illinois. Subject: Chicago_History; Factory_Site; Hotel_Florence_History; Illinois_History; Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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City of the CenturySoftcover, 704 pages, with photographs and index. Subject: Pullman_Company; Chicago_History; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Classic Trains MagazinePullman, 60-page tribune to America's hotel chain on rails, Summer 2008 issue. Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Clocktower Building Architectural DrawingDrawing to scale by Charles Gregersen, showing the Pullman Administration Building and clock tower details. Framed. Subject: ; Administration_Building; Architecture; Factory_Site; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Blueprint |
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Contemporary American Biography George M. Pullman7 page biography focusing on building of Pullman Company and planned community as well. Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Contract & Correspondance: Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Co. & Pullman's Palace Car Co.Two contracts between Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Co. and Pullman Palace Car Co. One for first class sleeping car line and one for tourist cars. Correspondence included as well. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Contract between Alabama Central Railroad Co. & Pullman's Palace Car CompanyEarly contract, handwritten, including internal revenue stamps on each page of contract. Cover letter included with contract. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Contract between John Scott and W.H. Barnes & Pullman's Palace Car. CoFile containing typed original contract between John Scott and W.H. Barnes, receivers of Allegheny Valley Railroad, & Pullman's Palace Car Co. and with signatures and final printed contract. Dated April 1, 1886. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Correspondance and Charter Documents: Woodruff Sleeping and Parlor Coach Co.Woodruff Sleeping and Parlor Coach Co. incorporation documents, including bylaws and correspondance. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Correspondance from Chesapeake and Ohio Railway re: lawsuiteLetter from Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to Pullman Palace Car Company re: shooting lawsuit for which both companies are plaintiffs. Requesting lawyers work together on this case. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Correspondance re: potential litigation against Pullman Palace Car Co.Letter from Law Offices of Francis Dugro (New York) re: claim related to building of coal cars for Pittsburgh, Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad Co. Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Correspondance: Potential litigation for non-payment on car mfg.Correspondance re: claim for unpaid commissions due to Charles Evans from Pullman Palace Car Co. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Correspondance: U.S. Consolute Patent ReviewRequest from U.S. Consolute to review German invention for inner car suspension via elastic supporting device. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Detroit ShopPhotograph copy of Front Erecting Shop in the Detroit Shops showing a young George Pullman in the background. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Doing the next thingArticle from Chicago Tribune on the Organic Theater to stage musical drama on Pullman strike. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Labor_History; Illinois_History; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Emanuel basks in Obama's support during Chicago stopThank you page and article from the Journal Star in Peoria regarding the designation of the Pullman National Monument and President Obama's friendship with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; Illinois_History; Pullman_(General); Pullman_and_Afro-Americans; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Landmark; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Envelope belonging to Woodru8ff Car Co. correspondenceManila envelope from Winston, Strawn & Shaw (lawyers) from the Woodruff Sleeping & Parlor Coach Co. Internal documents are now found in PF2013.09.153 & 154. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Factory Bay Under ConstructionHistoric image from a slide showing a section of factory bay under construction. Note figure standing on top of structural beams! Subject: Factory_Site; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Factory Clocktower and North WingPhotographic negative showing the Pullman clocktower and North Wing behind metal fencing along Cottage Grove Avenue. Subject: Administration_Building; Factory_Site; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Factory Clocktower and North WingNegative showing the Factory Clocktower/Admin. Building and the North Factory wing. 1907 Addition is visible in right background. Subject: Administration_Building; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Famous Lincoln StoriesNewspaper article describing George Pullman telling a story about Abraham Lincoln riding in one of his train cars. Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Filling in Lake VistaWorkmen on temporary siding grade the man-made water feature (Lake Vista) once it is no longer necessary for cooling, and so the city can straighten Cottage Grove. Note the train station has been moved to the West side of the tracks. Also Elim church is in it's orrigimnal location, dating the photo to around 1903-04 Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Factory_Site; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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George M. PullmanPhotocopy of chapter clipped from unknown publication, 15 pages with photographs. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence. Subject: Pullman_Porters; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Company; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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George M. PullmanArticle by Richard H. Titherington in Munsey's Magazine. Subject: Pullman_Town; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Family; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Historic PreservationVolume 22, No. 2, April-June 1970, with Pullman article. Subject: ; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Views; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Historic spots in dangerCopy of an article about the 10 most endangered sites in Illinois, including Pullman. Subject: Pullman_1998_Factory_Fire; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Hotel Florence - Pullman's Palace Car Company letterCopy of letter (12/20/92) sent to George M. Pullman by Agent Wm. Appleyard regarding repairs to hotel. Includes room pricing for May 1st to Oct. 31st, 1893, during World's Fair season. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Illinois Eastern Hospital for the Insane LetterCopy of a letter sent on Dec. 7, 1898 to the Pullman Palace Car Company, from the Illinois Eastern Hospital for the Insane, asking for a Christmas donation to buy gifts for the patients without family. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Interesting Things About Pullman Past and PresentSeries of articles written for the Pullman Flyer from 2005-2007, including anecdotal history of events and people in Pullman. Subject: Architecture; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; Genealogy; General/Misc.; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_-_Post_1975; Pullman_Abroad; Pullman_Bank; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_People; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Town; Reference; Regional; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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J. W. Reinhart Equipment Purchasea letter from J. W. Reinhart requesting a small order of various train cars from the Pullman Palace Car Company for his new railroad and a response from T. H. Wickes that his request would be passed on to Mr. Pullman. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Keystone from Pullman's First Car Works is FoundPhotocopied article from The Pullman News, April 1945 regarding the finding of the keystone from the first Pullman Palace Car Works in Detroit in 1872. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Letter about Inspectress jobLetter to George Pullman, from Nellie Duryea, regarding job prospects for a Inspectress job asking for his intervention. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter about sale of Woodruff Sleeping Car stockA letter about the possible sale of Woodruff Sleeping Car stock by Doubleday and a letter from Doubleday to Pullman about a meeting to discuss the sale. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter and article regarding land disputeLetter from Lyman & Jackson to George Pullman regarding a dispute over 72 acres of land, along with an article about the land owned by Clark Hollenback. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter and Washington Irving pamphletPamphlet from Prof. Alvah Bradish, regarding his visits to Washington Irving as he painted Irvings portrait. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter asking support for inventionLetter to George Pullman, from Ms. D. Chalon,asking support for an invention developed by her brother. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter expressing sorrow over death of George PullmanTelegram from L. M. Johnson to C. S. Sweet, expressing great sorrow over death of George Pullman and regrets he cannot get to Chicago in time for funeral. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter Filing envelopestwo filing envelopes, 1 file card, with notes regarding location of materials elsewhere. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter from 2nd Asst. Auditor to George PullmanLetter informing Mr. Pullman the applying the Warren Webster system to the Town heating pipes will tear up roadway around new Market Hall. Subject: Market_Hall; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter from Accidnet Insurance The Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New YorkLetter regarding a new coupler that Harry R. Hay is trying to sell to Pullman. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from America IllustrationLetter to George Pullman, from American Illustrated, requesting information needed for inclusion in their publication. Subject: Advertising; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from American Surety Company for referenceLetter requesting a reference for the B.B. Frost & Co. and financial standing with the Pullman PCC. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Belle PowellLetter from Belle Powell to George Pullman asking him to buy an apt. building to help her out. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Boston & Main RailroadLetter from Lucius Tuttle, President of the Boston & Main Railroad, to George Pullman, describing his version of a railroad accident in Medford,MA. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Boston & Maine Railroad re Board meetingLetter to George Pullman reminding him of Main Central annual meeting at Portland on Wednesday the 20th. A special train has been engaged to bring him and other members and return them. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from C. L. Pullman, Contracting AgentLetter to George Pullman regarding negotiations with "Colonel Haines" regarding baggage and passenger car construction design and contract. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter from C. P. Campbell offering propertyLetter to George Pullman offering property at NW corner of Jackson & Michigan in Chicago ( 166 Michigan). Figures for costs discussed. Mentions "large music house" interest in locating near there...Orchestra Hall? Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from C. W. Branski re: couplerLetter to Pullman Palace Car Company regarding a new coupler he has invented. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Cary & Whitridge Law FirmLetter, agreement, memos to George Pullman from Cary & Whitridge Law Firm regarding items to consider for reorganization. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Charles S. Trudeau asking for loanLetter to George Pullman, telling of receiving his CPA with Pullman's help and asks for loan to help situate his elderly mother. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Chicago Board of Education re: additional school facilities at PullmanLetter from J.A. Guilford, Board of Education of City of Chicago, Business Mgr., advising Pullman the request for additional school facilities at Pullman had been presented to the Board. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Schools; Pullman_Town; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Clara DoolittleLetter asking George Pullman for a rail pass for her son to get to Seattle as he is in a "serious state of health" and needs to get to Seattle. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Consulate General of US and German Newspaper articleCover letter from the Consulate General of the US based in Germany and certifying newspaper article. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Daniel T. Hunt re Meeting of American Surety CompanyLetter requesting the presence of George Pullman at the Trustees mtg of the American Surety Company of New York on October 19, 1897. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Dunlap Smith & Co.Letter to George Pullman offering Pullman American Express Company property on Clinton & Jefferson in Chicago...building outfitted for 750 horse stalls, 500 wagons, 110,000 bushels of grain, shoeing shop, 20-ton elevators. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Edwin P. Merwin & Co., BankersLetter of introduction to George Pullman, from Merwin & Co., explaining they handle stocks and bonds for the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf R. R. as well as stock of Missouri, Kansas & Texas Trust. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Eva Pope to Pullman Co. executivesLetter from Eva Pope citing her qualifications as a manager of estates; seeking a position helping to manage the Pullman estate after George Pullman died. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from F. L. Adams, Holmes, Booth & HaydensLetter to George Pullman requesting a credit reference for a Mr. C. E. Loss of Freeport, IL for $1,000. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from F. S. Moseley & Co., Note BrokersLetter to George Pullman, offering money at 4% for 12 months. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from former employeeLetter to George Pullman from a former employee explaining his circumstances and wanting a job back. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Frank Orren Lowden re additionLetter to George Pullman from Frank Orren Lowden discussing potential pros and cons of building a $250K addition to "west side" plant. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Fred L. Fake to George M. PullmanLetter from Fred L. Fake, real estate broker to George M. Pullman offering land adjacent to the Pullman Building. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from George Brown comparing couplersLetter to George Pullman, from George Brown, Pullman General Manager, comparing the Gould coupler vs the janney-Buhoup coupler. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from George Brown, Pullman General ManagerLetter from George Brown to George Pullman, forwarding the suggestion by J. W. Thomas of Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad offering to give old wheels for $6,270.88 debt to Pullman. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from George Pullman to Andrew CarnegieLetter handwritten by George Pullman to Andrew Carnegie outlining conditions for sale/lease of Pullman cars. Cover page summaries Pullman value-beyond-initial cost embedded in contracts. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter from Goldstone Mining and Milling CompanyLetter to George Pullman, from A. H. Johnston, of Goldstone Mining and Milling Company in Idaho, requesting tickets to move his invalid mother and a brother from New York to Utah... Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from H. K. Porter & Co.Letter from H. K. Porter & Co., Builders of Light Locomotives, to George Pullman, asking for a reference for Bessrs. C. E. Loss & Co. before they commit to doing business with them. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from haberdasher to George PullmanLetter from J. F. Thompson reminding Pullman that he had promised him a railpass ? 3 months before as gratitude for a small favor Thompson had done for him. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Harrietta P. Graley Re InventionLetter to George Pullman offering to sell her invention for a sled-train for frozen climates. Also letter she received from the Secretary of War. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Illinois Trust and Savings BankLetter from Bank asking George Pullman what he would be willing to pay for some amount of money? illegible Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Indianapolis & St. Louis Railroad CoLetter written to George Pullman by E. W. Woodward of the Indianapolis & St. Louis Railroad Co. regarding possible sale of stock. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Inventor Arthur C. RobbinsCorrespondence between inventor Arthur C. Robbins and J. P. Meehan of Pullman, Edgar Mayer, Sec. to George Pullman Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from J. G. Lumbrd, Union LineLetter to George Pullman from J. G. Lumbard of the Union Line, Pennsylvania Railroad Co., asking to re-transfer an adopted son back to old job so he and wife will have family nearby. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from James JarvisLetter to Pullman Company from James Jarvis regarding his invention for providing electricity for lighting in cars via steam line to small machine. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from James M. WilsonLetter from Mr. Wilson to George Pullman, asking for his influence regarding the vacancies in the U.S. Attorney General office. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from L. G. MorrisLetter from L. G. Morris of Deming, New Mexico, about opening a rail line to service coal mines and offering "fine woods" for car construction. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from L. L. MoeLetter from L. L. Moe(sp.?) regarding an invention for railroad usage (unspecified); wants to send Pullman model. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Lange & Minton re a song and news articleLetter from Mr. Minton to Charles S. Sweet, regarding a song and newsarticle forwarded separately and a new plant being built. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Lucius Tuttle re Stockholders MtgLetter to George Pullman from Lucius Tuttle, President of Boston & Maine RR, giving details of logistics for Directors attending upcoming stockholders meeting. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Lucius Tuttle, Pres. Boston & Maine RailroadLetter to Pullman from Lucius Tuttle, President of Boston & Maine Railroad, reports on his recent re-election as President, earnings & expenses, etc. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from M. J. HeneyA letter of introduction from M. J. Heney to request to purchase rail cars for a new line in Washington State. Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter from Milton H. Smith, introducing son-in-lawLetter from the President of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, introducing his son-in-law, Thomas J. Felder to George Pullman and letter from Felder requesting a meeting. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Montgomery Palace Car Co.a letter to George Pullman regarding the purchase of cars for the Montgomery Palace Car Co. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter from New York and Long Branch RailroadLetter requesting photographs of interiors of Pullman Palace Cars for their offices. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Perry H. Smith, Jr. to George PullmanLetter from the Law Office of Perry H. Smith, Jr. offering his services to Geoge M. Pullman. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Pullman Atlantic DivisionLetter to George Pullman from James Martin, Superintendent of Pullman's Palace Car Company, Atlantic Division, regarding use of car for Mrs. Dullard. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from S. W. Bretzfield about moveLetter to George Pullman regarding the moving of their offices in New York to another building. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from S. W. Bretzfield to Edgar J. MayerLetter requesting various code changes and word corrections on unidentified document. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter from Samuel Dick, Pittsburgh, Shenengo & Lake Erie Railroad CompanyLetter to George Pullman suggesting a syndicate for loans to company with forms, along with an earnings statement and expense statement for year ending 31 Dec. 1893. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from The Buyers Reference Co.Letter regarding Dr. Robert Grimshaw relocating to Dresden, Germany, who could serve as intermediary to European railway product manufacturers. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from the Cripple Creek Guide Co.Letter to Charles S. Sweet, Secretary to George Pullman, asking for attention to an earlier letter/request. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from the Pittsburgh Shenango & Lake Erie Railroad Co.Letter to George Pullman pleading for time on board with Pullman to discuss EU contracts; also prospectus for above railroad co. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from The Railway ReviewLetter to C. S. Sweet, detailing how he would like his passes made out. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from W. L. Minton of the Westfield, Mayville & Chautauqua Motor Railroad CompanyLetter to George Pullman requesting a meeting to discuss a new contract and sign bonds. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman,_George; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter from Woodruff Sleeping & Parlor Coach Co.Letter requesting data on suit between Pullman Palace Car Co. vs Jonah Woodruff and reply regarding the suit. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter informing George Pullman of Board Meeting of Chicago Telephons CompanyLetter from C. E. Mosley, Sec'y, informing Mr. Pullman of the date and time of the next meeting of the Bd of Dir., Chicago Telephone Co. and location Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter of reference for B.B. Frost & Co.Letter to George Pullman requesting references for B. B. Frost & Co. and their financial standing with Pullman. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter of thanks from L. M. Johnson in MexicoLetter from L. M. Johnson, in Coahuila, Mexico, to George Pullman, with effusive thanks for hospitality in Chicago and for great work on Pullman cars for Mexican President Diaz. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re books for sale from Robert ElliottLetter to George Pullman regarding books that Robert Elliott is selling from his private collection. Subject: Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re Greenstone Church lectureLetter from H. H. Sessions, Chief Mechanical Engineer, PPCC, to C. S. Sweet, regarding the subject matter of the lecture delivered by Rev. Dr. Oggel at the Green Stone Church, Sunday night. Subject: Greenstone_Church; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re: Cars for International Press League conventionCorrespondance between International Press League and Pullman re: request for free sleeping cars for first convention of north and south press combined after the war. Letters include what appears to be original shorthand notes as well. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re: Milk Bucket InventionSales letter from John Platt to Pullman re: milk bucket invention. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re: Potential Closing of Post OfficeLetter to Pullman from high ranking employee summarizing conversations with various government officials regarding Pullman-Kensington Post Office. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re: sale of Woodruff Sleeping Car stockLetter to George Pullman regarding possible sale of Woodruff Sleeping Car stock by Doubleday. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re: Story of PullmanLetter from T. C. Crawford to Mr. Sweet complaining of the quality of the photographs and writing in "The Story of Pullman". Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter re: Water Meters and Water UsageLetter to G. Pullman with list of water meter locations, readings for past 7 days. Related to efforts to reduce excess water usage. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter regarding Cars requested by WoodruffSeveral letters regarding feasibility of selling old cars to Woodruff Car Co., includes two inventory lists Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter Regarding Cattle CarsA letter written by Pullman Vice President Homer Porter to S. W. Remer discussing George Pullman's stance on constructing new cattle cars. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter regarding Chicago Roof CompanyLetter from George F. Brown, General Manager, to George Pullman, regarding the cost of roofing for train cars, from the Chicago Roof Company. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter regarding Chicago Times Strike articleLetter from George Brown, Pullman General Manager, to George Pullman regarding Chicago Times article about a strike at Pullman and why there is no evidence of this. Subject: ; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter regarding financial updates and check from Waterbury Gas checkLetter with illegible signature regarding financial update with interest rates, stock value & trade information, etc. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter regarding passes for Miss KelloggLetter from James Martin, Superintendent of Pullman's Palace Car Company, regarding passes for Miss Kellogg from Chicago to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to Jersey City. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter regarding property in Jamestown, New YorkLetter from W. J. Weeks, requesting Pullman consider purchasing some property in Jamestown, New York. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter request for "Story of Pullman" photosLetter from Harvey Middleton, Manager of Pullman Car Works, to C. S. Sweet, Secretary to the President, requesting photos from the "Story of Pullman". Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter requesting Pullman Porter jobLetter to George Pullman requesting a job as a Pullman porter, citing his good character and church membership. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Porters; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter to Charles Sweet, Secretary to George PullmanLetter is a plea for money for the YWCA, citing the good work they do. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter to G. Pullman pleading for return to employment8 page letter on Atlantic Hotel (Chicago) stationery from former Pullman employee pleading for his job back after a scandal. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter to George PullmanLetter from Theodore Foote, M.D. to George Pullman inquiring what other companies are in Pullman, IL. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter to George Pullman from Arthur C. RobbinsLetter from Mr. Robbins seeking unspecified consideration from Pullman regarding his business in Watsonville, CA. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter to George Pullman from Emma ButlerLetter to George Pullman requesting a pass to visit her husband, assigned to "yellow fever" duty in Fountainbleau, Mississippi. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter to George Pullman Regarding Strikers, 1893Photocopy of typed letter to George Pullman from 2nd Asst. Auditor and Acting Agent (handwritten name illegible) regarding striking steam fitters. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letter to Panmure GordonExtracts from letter to Panmure Gordon, London, England discussing deal with Pullman and London company to offer preferred stock and extract of reply Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter to Pullman Iron and Steel CompanyLetter from F. H. Taylor, Pullman Iron and Steel Company, regarding instructions to remove the old stack at their own expense. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letter to Woodruff CarsLetters between Woodruff Sleeping & Parlor Coach Co. and Pullman's Palace Car Co. regarding issues/leaks in Woodruff cars. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters between New York and New England Railraod Company and PullmanLetters between N.Y.and N.E. RR Co. and P.P.C.C. regarding additional equipment needed to purchase...box cars and coal cars. Also letter regarding bill for the car Virginia. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters Between Pullman and Richmond, Nicholasville, Irvine & Beattyville RRLetters and telegrams exchanged between Pullman and the railroad in Kentucky regarding purchase of above railroad. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters between Pullman and the Philadelpia Reading Railroad Co.A series of correspondence between the Pullman's Palace Car Company and the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad regarding funds owed PPCC from PRR which was under receivership. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters between Pullman and YMCACorrespondence between Pullman Company and multiple branches of YMCA "Railroad Departments" as to how much Pullman should donate annually. YMCA says they have a high usage of rooms by Pullman employees but Pullman Company feels the usage has less value. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters from E. W. Appelman regarding patent infringementCorrespondence between E. W. Appelman of Clermont, IA and the Pullman Co., other railroads and various attorneys regarding alleged infringement by Pullman and others of Appelman patent for platform extensions on railcars. Letters, patents, newsclipping, etc. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters from George Grantham BainOne note to George Pullman requesting recent portrait, one note to Charles Sweet, asking for information prior to meeting with Pullman in NYC. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters from Lange & Minton Piano SalesTwo letters requesting passes to attend a funeral, then a thank you and explanation why he cannot attend the funeral... Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters from Monetary Commission of the Indianapolis ConventionLetters asking for George Pullman's thoughts on monetary issues of the time. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters from publication The Nation's LeadersCorrespondence to George Pullman asking for endorsement of the publication, with sample letters included. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters from Wicks to Pullman discussing brick yards value and other topicsLetters from Wicks to Pullman discussing brick yards value and other topics, inventory and assessed value, repairs, etc. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters on proposed consolidation of rail companiesA collection of various letters, articles on freight car construction and proposed consolidation of car manufactures. Subject: Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letters regarding brochures for World's FairLetter from Charles Sweet (Pullman's Secretary) to George Pullman, regarding the printing of brochures about the Pulllman's Palace Car Co. that would be for sale at the World's Fair, as well as correspondence about terms of publication and proposal from Dibble Publishing Co. Subject: ; Advertising; Chicago_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters regarding car leases to Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf RRLetters and notes regarding car leases to Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf RR; lease payments in arrears and looking for further extensions. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters regarding Car Mfg Consolidationa collection of two letters and an article from Railway Age about the possible consolidation of train car manufacturing in this country. also cover sheet Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letters regarding history of land transfers at Brigantine Beach propertyA series of letters, titles, etc. regarding property at Brigantine Beach and involving the Brigantine Improvement co. and Woodruff Car Co. and Pullman Co. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters regarding Kansas City Southern Railway Co. leasesCorrespondence regarding the settlement of Kansas City Southern Railway Co. car leases; details of final payments and title transfers executed. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters regarding Lease Warrents on equipmentLetters to George Pullman regarding three lease warrants on equipment made by their company and from C. S. Sweet, returning the lease warrants. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters regarding news clippings of death of George PullmanCorrespondence from a clipping company regarding the collection of news clippings about the death of George Pullman Subject: ; Pullman_Family; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters requesting free tickets on Pullman Cars13 letters, 12 requesting or acknowledging requests for free tickets, plus one internal note re: an employment prospect. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters Sprague Electric Elevator Company and Pullman's Palace Car CompanyCorrespondence regarding rental of shop space (6,000sq.ft) and sample lease provided from the Standard Knitting Mills Plant at Pullman. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Letters, contracts, certificates related to Woodruff Sleeping & Parlor Coach Co.A series of correspondence, contracts, certificates related to missing stock certificates belonging to stockholders of the Woodruff Co., dating back to 1886. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Letters-Cars Constructed 1898-1899Several letters written by Duane Doty regarding the types of cars constructed between 1898 and 1899. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Lewis & Fowler Mfg Co.A Letter offering the Lewis & Fowler Mfg. Co. in Brooklyn, NY to the Pullman Company. They made street cars. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Lincoln - Book "Lincoln's Sons"Story of the four Lincoln sons and their growing up, first in Illinois, then in the White House, and after. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Manufacturing City of Pullman and Car Works Belonging to Pullmans Palace Car CompanyPrint with view of Town of Pullman and advertising flyer with same view with description of town. 3 pieces - 1 view, 2 advertising pieces Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Artwork |
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Map of Lands Owned by Pullman Land Association and Pullman's Palace Car Co.Map on coated linen showing lands owned by Pullman. Probably early 1880's. Stamped "Pullman Company Engineers Office. File No. 1, Drawing No. 66. Undated. Subject: Chicago_History; Kensington; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Regional; Roseland_Community; Format: Map |
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Meet The Past with Crosby Kemper IIIDVD on program produced by KCPTV in Kansas City, MO, about Arthur Stillwell. Stillwell knew George Pullman well, and Pullman invested in Stillwells Oyster Car. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Audio Medium |
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Meeting of Exec. Committee of The Union Palace Car CompanyHandwritten minutes of committee meeting. Subject: Historic_Reference; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Rail_Travel_-_Other; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.) |
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Organic Theater NewsNewspaper published from the Organic Theater. This issue is focused on An American Enterprise, Jeffrey Sweet's play about the Pullman strike and Pullman history. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Outdoor IllinoisFebruary, 1975 issue with 21-page article on Pullman. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence. Subject: Pullman_Workers; Pullman_Views; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Palace Car Prince: A Biography of George Mortimer PullmanAuthor: Liston Edgington Leyendecker. Publisher: University Press of Colorado. 1992. ISBN 0-087081-337-4 Biography of George Pullman. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pay Passengers by Car TypeLog showing summaries of pay passengers carried by Division 8 car type. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Poors Manual DataInformation sent to Poor's Manual regarding Passenger Car Improvements from 1880 to 1896. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Positioning Pullman - Collaborative Ideas WorkshopBrochure explaining a 3-day workshop held in Pullman National Monument, organized by the National Park Conservation Association and AIA Chicago. More information at www.positioningpullman.org. Subject: ; Factory_Site; Organizations_--_Other; Plans/_Reports/_Studys; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Preserving Pullman-Historic District Becomes Illinois' First National MonumentArticle in DePaul Magazine talks about the history of Pullman and it's new status as Pullman National Monument. Several Pullman residents (DePaul Professors and Alumni) are interviewed. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Promotional Flyer for Vestibule CarA short promotional handout with 4 points extolling the virtues of the Pullman Vestibule. Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Promotional Flyer for Vestibule CarA short promotional handout with 4 points extolling the virtues of the Pullman Vestibule. Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Pullman Advertising Booklet - Vacation Excursions - New Orleans, Mexico, CaliforniaBooklet advertising excursions on Pullman Palace Cars to New Orleans, Mexico and California; 3 grand tours. Subject: ; Advertising; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman and his 'perfect' townNewspaper article describing George M. Pullman's social experiment with the town of Pullman. Subject: Chicago_History; Churches_-_Roseland,_Pullman; Historic_Reference; Illinois_History; Lake_Calumet; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Workers; The_Stables; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman and His EnterprisesWide ranging interview with George Pullman covering town of Pullman, railroad line ownership, and vestible trains. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Views; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman Clocktower/Admin Building with Lake VistaCopy of a photograph showing the original 1881 Pullman Clocktower/Administration Building with north and south wings and Lake Vista om front. Subject: Administration_Building; Architecture; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Factory_Site; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman ClockTower/Administration Building PostcardPostcard created by the Historic Pullman Foundation showing the Clocktower/Admin Building in 1880. Subject: Administration_Building; Factory_Site; Historic_Reference; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman Electric Street Railway Carcopy of a photographing showing an Electric Railway car on a Pullman street,possibly 113th and Forrestville. Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Standard_Car_Mfg_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Factory PostcardPostcard showing the Pullman Car Works and Lake Vista in 1892. Subject: Administration_Building; Factory_Site; Koopman,_Henry_Ralph_and_family; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman Lawyers Opinion on Land OwnershipHandwritten abstract from Pullman attorneys Lyman & Jackson discussing evidence around ownership of disputed lands, " Asa Kile tract". Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Town; Format: Correspondence |
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Pullman Palace Car Co. Readjustment of DivisionsA series of notes from Director's meetings, map and handwritten notes regarding a reorganization of the Pullman Company. Subject: ; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Correspondence |
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Pullman Palace Car CompanyTwo photocopies of booklet with reprints of articles relating to the Pullman Palace Car Company. Included are reprints several articles from major newspapers and sample of typical dining car menu items. 23 pages. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Pullman Palace Car WorksPostcard of Factory and "Lake Vista in 1892" by Koopman Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Postcard |
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Pullman Palace Car WorksView, left to right, looking northeast of Administration Building, Pullman Park, Water Tower, Hotel Florence Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Parlor Car Interior c.1890Image showing the interior of a Pullman Palace Car parlor car about 1890. Note beautiful stained glass and marquetry work on ceiling. Subject: Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Town"The Island from the Water Tower" looking SE showing the Gas Works, Boathouse, Grandstand and Lake Calumet Subject: Lake_Calumet; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Aerial_Views; Pullman_Gas_Works; Pullman_Water_Tower; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Views; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Vestibule Promotional HandoutHandout to promote the new invention of the vestibule and its advantages for passengers. Subject: Rail_Travel_-_Other; Pullman_Train_Cars; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Advertising; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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