What is the Pullman Façade Legacy Project?
The Pullman Façade Legacy Project is an on-going effort to document what each historic Pullman home looked like when it was built back in the 1800s. To date, we have compiled architectural drawings that illustrate the original design intention for the facade of each historic home in Pullman. You'll also find detailed dimensioned drawings for the window, door and porch styles original to these facades. For select homes, you may also find links to old photographs and/or original Beman drawings.

For a more detailed explanation of the project, see the Pullman Facade Legacy Final Report.

Who compiled all this information?
The Beman Committee of the Pullman Civic Organization. Named in honor of Solon S. Beman - Pullman's original architect - we are a group of volunteers comprised of architects, historians, preservation professionals and other interested community members with a passion for historic preservation. We have won several awards for our efforts to help our friends and neighbors restore their historic homes. In addition to the Pullman Façade Legacy Project, our efforts include the Pullman Homeowner Guide and the Pullman Façade Reimbursement Program.

How do I find out which window, door and porch styles were original to which façade types?
It's easy. All you'll need to do is enter an address:

What other information is available to help me restore my historic Pullman home?
If you need help finding professionals who can help you preserve or restore the façade of your historic home, there is a list of contractors in our Pullman Homeowner Guide.

Will I need a building permit?
Repairing windows, doors and porches typically does not require a permit. However, replacing windows, doors and porches in the Pullman Landmark District does, in fact, require a permit. More information about the permit requirements and the permitting process is available in our Pullman Homeowner Guide or from the City of Chicago Department of Buildings.

The PCO Beman Committee