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About the Hotel Florence...One page information about the Hotel, cost to build, ownership history, etc. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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All aboard! Historic Pullman FoundationA handout with information about Pullman and the Historic Pullman Foundation. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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American Gas Light JournalCopies of four pages from various years and issues of American Gas Light Journal, referencing Pullman and the latest gas equipment available in the 1880's. Subject: ; Factory_Site; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_Gas_Works; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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At&T Real Yellow PagesYellow pages phone book, Neighborhood edition, for 2007. Includes Pullman, Roseland, Blue Island, Riverdale. Hotel Florence on cover. Subject: Chicago_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Pullman_(General); Reference; Regional; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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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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Chicago PostersColor photographs of major Chicago landmarks. Includes 2 pages on Pullman, one photomontage of Pullman neighborhood, one of Hotel Florence. Subject: Pullman_Views; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Views; Pullman_Houses; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Chicago_History; Architecture; Aerial_Views; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Friends of the Florence BookletsBooklets for annual fundraiser, for the Historic Pullman Foundation. Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Friends of the Florence Fundraiser PosterMatted poster for a fundraiser to take place on Sunday, May 18, 1986 from 4 to 7 p.m. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Format: Artwork |
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Governor Thompson Announces PurchaseProof sheet of photographs showing Governor Thompson announcing the purchase of the Hotel Florence and the Pullman Factory site. Taken at the Hotel Florence. Subject: Factory_Site; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Group aims to keep Pullman District viableArticle about the efforts of residents such as George Ryan to support the Pullman neighborhood and the Hotel Florence. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_People; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Historic Pullman Foundation Tour BrochureInformation about guided tours, Hotel Florence, restaurant, events, etc. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Hotel FlorenceSubject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Artwork |
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Hotel FlorencePrint of ink drawing of Hotel Florence by K. Pryor. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Artwork |
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Hotel FlorenceSubject: Pullman_Town; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Digital Object |
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Hotel FlorenceSubject: Pullman_Town; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Digital Object |
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Hotel FlorenceSubject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Artwork |
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Hotel FlorenceSubject: Pullman_Town; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Digital Object |
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Hotel Florence1882 Subject: Pullman_Town; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Digital Object |
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Hotel Florence1883 Subject: Pullman_Views; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Artwork |
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Hotel FlorenceSubject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_Views; Format: Digital Object |
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Hotel Florence "About the Hotel Florence..."Two-page typed summary of Hotel Florence facts. Reverse side shows important dates in Pullman history. Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Hotel Florence "The Story of the Hotel Florence"Typed narrative by Dick Wobalda, barber at Hotel. Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Hotel Florence "Thoughts on the Hotel Flo"Typed transcript of handwritten account of resident Paul Petraitis' introduction to the Hotel as a child and later, as well as list of his Pullman photography items. Handwritten copy in file. Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Handwritten (invitations, notes, etc.) |
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Hotel Florence -- PostcardSubject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Artwork |
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Hotel Florence And GardensSubject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Views; Format: Digital Object |
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Hotel Florence and Pullman Reference GuideThree-ring binder containing information to be used by docents and tour guides. Reference material relating to general Pullman history, Hotel Florence, the town, the strike and other pertinent data. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Town; Reference; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Hotel Florence Annex Playboy Centerfolds2 examples of reading materials found in Annex rooms Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Hotel Florence AuctionChicago Sun-Times news photo showing auction of Hotel Florence items in 1975 and people protesting the sale and possible destruction of the hotel. Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Furniture - 1st Class WardrobeFirst class wardrobe. Two doors with lower drawer, decorative scallops along top, incised lines along front door panels. Hardware intact. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Furniture |
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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 Furniture Auction 1975Disk of images scanned from color slides by Paul A. Myers, Marktown Historic District, of the auction in 1975 of items from the Hotel Florence in Pullman. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Hotel Florence Gambling ChipsThree red/yellow chips with HP embossed on them, possibly from Fischer era at Hotel Florence when gambling is known to have taken place. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Recreational Artifact |
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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 HistoryTyped narrative for a presentation on the history of the Hotel Florence, by Dick Wibalda. Received from Diane Houk, great granddaughter of William Fischer Sr. The Fischer family owned the Hotel from 1910 to 1970. Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Hotel Florence InformationPrinted and framed sign which would have hung in the sleeping rooms, probably on the door, advertising local businesses and listing hotel rules. Four-digit telephone number would date this between the 1920s and 1940s. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Hotel Florence Laundry ReceiptsSeveral receipts from Bissell Laundry, Chicago for Hotel Florence items and hand written notes. Postal zip code would date these after 1964. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Hotel Florence OwnershipList of transactions researched by Jan Helge at City Title Office Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Hotel Florence Poker ChipsTwo poker chips, one red and one yellow, with HF imprint. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Other Ephemera |
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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 room keyBrass key to Room #14, with red plastic fob imprinted "Hotel Florence, 11111 Forrestville Ave., Chicago, Ill." and "Drop in any mailbox, we guarantee postage." Subject: Chicago_History; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Household Accessory |
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Hotel Florence Room RatesProposed rates for Columbian Exposition season -1893 Subject: 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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Hotel: An American HistoryA spellbinding look at the bustling and colorful world of the hotel, from colonial days to the twentieth century Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Ideal Laundry & Dry CleanersLaundry ticket from the Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners, located at 7341 S. State St. for work at the Hotel Florence. Dated June 19, 1963. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_People; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Ideal Laundry & Dry CleanersLaundry ticket from the Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaners, located at 7341 S. State St. for work at the Hotel Florence. Dated June 20, 1963. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_People; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Matchbook coverMatchbook cover (empty) from Hotel Florence. Photo of Wm. Fischer, third owner, phone no. and daily/weekly rates. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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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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Poker chips, Hotel FlorenceTwo (2) plastic poker chips, one red and one yellow, imprinted with Hotel Florence logo. Subject: Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Recreational Artifact |
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Postcards from Pullman: An Uncertain DreamThe third book in the series "Postcards from Pullman" by Judith Miller. Relates the story of Olivia Mott, a young English women who travels to Chicago and works for the Pullman Company. Subject: Chicago_History; Hotel_Florence_History; Illinois_History; Pullman_Labor_History; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Preserving the Past: Exploring the Prairie Avenue and Pullman historic districtsArticle in Where Chicago magazine. Subject: Pullman_(General); Hotel_Florence_History; Hotel_Florence_--_Post_1975; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Chicago_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Preserving the Past::Exploring the Prairie Avenue and Pullman historic districtsArticle about the history of Prairie Avenue and Pullman and the tour about both areas run by Glessner House Museum. Subject: Chicago_History; Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Area Near Landmark StatusNewspaper article clipped from Chicago Tribune, written by Stan Ziembe, January 1, 1970. Subject: ; Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Factory_Site; General/Misc.; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Illinois_History; Labor_History,_other; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_(General); Pullman_Company; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Town; Reference; Regional; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Beautiful (Nice Things About Pullman Past and Present)Typed original; topic is Labor Day and the Pullman Strike of 1894. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; Illinois_History; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman Family GalleryArticle and copies of images shown during a photographic exhibit of the Pullman family at the Hotel Florence. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_Family; Format: Other Ephemera |
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Pullman Village and Beverly Hills-Morgan ParkB/W copy of article from "Guide to Chicago Neighborhoods", 1981. Includes map and photos, descriptions of principal buildings, handwritten notes. 8 pages. Subject: Architecture; Catalogs/Reprints; Chicago_History; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Town; Regional; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Pullman's Hotel Florence Rich With HistoryARticle from the Chicago Independend Bulletin, April 8, 1999. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Pullman: A Social StudyCopy of an article appearing in Harper's New Monthly Magazine, 1889. Subject: Pullman_Views; Pullman_Stables; Pullman_Palace_Car_Company; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Building; Pullman_Bank; Pullman_Labor_History; Market_Hall; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Greenstone_Church; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Architecture; Arcade_Theatre; Arcade_Shops; Arcade_Park; Arcade_Library; Arcade_Building; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Steps Being Taken to Preserve Pullman AreaArticle describes the formation of the Beman Committee to acquire Landmarks status for Pullman. Subject: Architecture; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Chicago_History; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_--_Exterior; Illinois_History; Market_Hall; Organizations_--_Pullman_Civic_Organization; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Pullman_Houses; Pullman_People; Pullman_Town; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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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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The Other Daughter at the Hotel FlorenceMenu and advertising card from The Other Daughter restaurant at the Hotel Florence. c.1999-2000 Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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The past lives just off the CTANewspaper clipping, Chicago Daily News, February 19, 1974. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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The Town of Pullman18-page typed reference guide. The Town of Pullman section compiled by Carol Tome. Hotel Florence section compiled by Martha Brislen. Corliss Engine section compiled by Frank Beberdick. Full record available for viewing at the Bertha Ludlam Reading Room in the Hotel Florence. Subject: Arcade_Building; Barrett,_Nathan_Franklin; Beman,_Solon_Spencer; Corliss_Engine; Greenstone_Church; Hotel_Florence_History; Market_Hall; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Toast to the Florence T-shirtT-shirt given as part of the closing of the Hotel Florence in 2000 for restoration work by the State of Illinois. Party given by the Historic Pullman Foundation. Subject: Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Hotel_Florence_History; Format: Textiles |
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Touring PullmanTour guide booklet produced in 1972. Subject: Chicago_History; Greenstone_Church; Historic_Reference; Hotel_Florence_History; House_Tour; Market_Hall; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_(General); Pullman_Hospital; Pullman_Houses; Pullman_Landscape_Design; Pullman_Schools; Pullman_Town; Pullman_Water_Tower; The_Stables; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Town of Pullman Time LineA handout showing an historical time line for Pullman from 1879 to 2001 on one side and a history of the Hotel Florence on the other side. Subject: ; Chicago_History; Hotel_Florence_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Town of Pullman Time Line 1996Tri-fold flyer with information about Pullman Timeline, Hotel Florence, Calendar of Events, etc. Subject: ; Hotel_Florence_History; Organizations_--_Historic_Pullman_Foundation; Pullman_(General); Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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Union Card - Local No. 4Quarterly membership card for Local No. 4, Service Employees International Union. Dated Uly, Aug. Sept. 1969. Signed by Eimanic Sheahan. Found in the Hotel Florence Linen Room. Subject: Hotel_Florence_History; Pullman_Labor_History; Pullman_People; Pullman_Workers; Format: Printed Materials - Other |
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