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Future uncertain for historic Hotel FlorenceArticle about the closing of the Hotel Florence for restoration and the moving of the Historic Pullman Foundation from the Hotel. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Hotel Dining ChairOriginal Hotel Florence dining room chair. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Furniture |
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Hotel Florence BarPhotograpph showing the Hotel Florence bar in the 1940s. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Dining ChairsTwo (2) original Hotel Florence dining room chairs. Donated in memory of Clem and Rose Pocewicz. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Furniture |
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Hotel Florence Dining RoomMatted, black and white photo of Hotel Florence dining room looking toward fireplace and windows. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Furniture - ChairChair to first class writing desk. Incised line design on back, turned legs and stretchers, decorative back brackets. Leather seat. Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Hotel_Florence_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Chicago_History; Format: Furniture |
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Hotel Florence Historic Structure ReportA copy of a document prepared for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency detailing various areas of the Hotel and possible future uses. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Hotel Florence Interior - Bar (Billiards Room)Bar, in its original full size, after being moved from Annex to the main building after Prohibition. Customers sitting and standing around the bar. This room was the Billards room when the hotel was built. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Interior - Ladies ParlorView of the Ladies Parlor looking at fireplace wall. Tin ceiling, partial ceiling light fixture and furniture visible. Possibly photographed by the Historic American Building Survey in 1956. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Interior - Ladies ParlorThree chairs positioned to enjoy the weather, picture of George Pullman on wall. Signed posted on front window "No smoking in parlor please. Thank you" Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Interior - LobbyPhone booths and round radiator, tile flooring, wood doorway to bathroom area. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Interior - Lobby Fireplacec1950s. View of fireplace in lobby. Perhaps photographed by the Historic American Building Survey about 1956. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Interior - South Dining Roomca 1972 view of the south dining room with the partition closed. Note there is one original bar chair, and the table is made up of 3 original bar tables. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Laundry and Fire Suppression Control Room2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Lobby 1893Photograph copy from 1893 "City of Brick" book by H. R. Koopman. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Request for RepairsCopy of a collection of papers from 1892, including a letter to George Pullman requesting repairs at the Hotel Florence. Includes a listing of repairs and costs and a diagram of the south end of the Hotel as is. 11 pages Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Hotel Florence, a National LandmarkTwo articles from The Times, November 11, 1979, describing the Hotel FLorence. Subject: Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Hotel is Monument to Sleeping Car TycoonArticle about the Hotel Florence and its usage in 1962. Numerous photos. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Keys - Collection of Keys/Fobs from Hotel FlorenceFive keys with fobs found at the Hotel Florence for various hotel rooms. Three fobs are leather and two are plastic. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Household Accessory |
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Lace CurtainsA pair of sheer curtains with lace insets, purported to be original to the Hotel Florence and used on the 1st floor. Late 19th century. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Textiles |
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NailHandmade nail, found in Hotel Florence. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Building Component |
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Northwest corner loooking south. Masonry support columns clad with wainscot.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Photos - Unknown Pullman subjectsA collection of various interior and exterior photographs of people and places around Pullman, including negatives and prints. Photographs of new Pullman Bank ribbon cutting. Subject: ; Bob's_Sugar_Bowl; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Pullman_Bank; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Place in History: Pullman's past a strong part of its presentNewspaper article from the Chicago Sun-Times, Thursday, September 28, 2000. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Pullman_Town; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman BlanketWool blanket with "Pullman" woven into the pattern; faded pink and tan colors; blanket side handstitched together. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Textiles |
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Pullman Foundation pulls out of restaurant businessThe restaurant at the Hotel Florence comes under new management. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Images40 photographic slides showing various images in Pullman: Market square, interior and exterior of Greenstone Church, Hotel Florence interior and exterior and street views. Photos were taken in late 1970s and early 1980s. Subject: Pullman_Views; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_-_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Greenstone_Church; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Pullman Journal Summer-Fall 1983Newsletter of the Historic Pullman Foundation. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Side view of commercial dryer, access panel.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Southwest corner looking north. Joliet limestone wall of original 1881 east elevation exposes - rusticated cut was below street grade with finished exposed above grade.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Southwest corner looking northeast. Clad masonry columns, dumbwaiter on left; fire suppression controls (circa 1882) left.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Still AlertCopy of an article about the history of the Western Electric Electro-Mercurial Fire Alarm system in the Hotel Florence. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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The Hotel Florence in PullmanA study for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Valance and TiesWoven fabric drapery valance with matching ties with tassels. Originally from Hotel Florence 3rd floor. 19th century fabric. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Textiles |
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Victorian Dinner MenuMenu for Victorian Dinner held at the Hotel Florence, by the Historic Pullman Foundation, on September 18, 1982. Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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View looking east. View of dumbwaiter, doors closed. Masonry columns clad with wainscot. Collection of miscellaneous window screens left. Fire suppression pump controls left.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View looking northeast. Laundry equipment in situ - mangrell left; extractor (modern-day spin cycle) drive wheel assembly with manual clutch and safety shields.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View looking northwest. Front and side view of commercial dryer. Front view of individual rack doors with tracks mounted on ceiling in front. Collection of non-original defunct water heaters.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View looking northwest. Front and side view of commercial dryer. Front view of individual rack doors with tracks mounted on ceiling in front. Collection of non-original defunct water heaters.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View looking south. Collection of non-original defunct water heaters, and fire suppression pump left; rear and side view of commercial dryer in situ. Partially exposed masonry column and view of west wall, right.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View looking southeast. Fire suppression controls - wet and dry risers, circa 1982.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View looking west, side view of commercial dryer, access panel open with view of dryer racks inside.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View looking west. Door on far left to exterior south stairwell; middle closed door for small closet under Hotel Florence rear entrance. Open door to original east wing basement grade.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View looking west. Door to basement level below original kitchen in foreground.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View of dumbwaiter shaft; doors open and car partially raised.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View of dumwaiter shaft; doors open and car partially raised.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View of dumwaiter shaft; doors open and car partially raised.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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View of dumwaiter shaft; doors open and car partially raised.2001 photographic survey of existing conditions. Subject: Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Vintage ChairsTwo vintage ladderback chairs, Eastlake design, with needlepoint seats. Possibly from the Hotel Florence. Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_--_Interior; Roseland_Community; Format: Furniture |
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