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Format Food Service Equipment

Buffalo China Platter

Oval platter, Red Leaf Windsor pattern. Vintage restaurant ware.

Subject: Victorian_Era_-_general; Pullman_People; Format: Food Service Equipment

Chocolate Pot from Pullman Train Car

Verde green chocolate pot manufactured by Hall. The piece has decorative lines and the name "Pullman" in gold luster on the front.

Subject: Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Train_Cars; Reference; Format: Food Service Equipment

DeWitt Clinton China

New York Central Railroad china used in a Pullman built car. Produced by Q.P.CO. Syracuse China company in 1929.

Subject: Pullman_(General); Pullman_Train_Cars; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Beverage Check Pad

Pad of Beverage checks with receipts. "You're Safe and Sure...When You Travel By Pullman". Undated.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Beverage Menu

"Beverages, Any Season is the Best. Travel Pullman Safe and Sure". Menu of prices for beverages and sundry items

Subject: ; Pullman_Company; Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Beverage Menu

Beverage menu for dining car. "any season is the best" "Travel Pullman Safe and Sure". 4 color. Undated.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Carafe

Stainless "Stanley Super Vac" carafe with stopper used on trains. "Pullman" in block letters on front.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Dining Car Menu Cover

Menu cover for Pullman Service in dining car. Shows elderly couple sitting comfortably in compartment, with mountain view out of window.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Landmark Status, City of Chicago

Letter sent to Mario Avignone confirming City of Chicago Landmark status to the South Pullman District. Letter from Samuel A. Lichtmann, Chairman of the Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks, dated August 18, 1972. Included in the file is a letter to Pullman residents urging them to attend City Council meeting and newspaper clipping describing the two buses of Pullman people attending the meeting.

Subject: ; Pullman_Landmark; Format: Food Service Equipment

Napkin Ring

Napkin ring or holder, silver, line design along edges, flower and leaves along middle.

Subject: ; Victorian_Era_-_general; Format: Food Service Equipment

Paper Cup

Baldwin finback drinking cup, patents pending in all countries. Collapsible paper cup.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Pullman_Company; Format: Food Service Equipment

Pullman Tech Mugs

Dark Blue ceramic mugs from a Pullman Tech reunion held on May 16, 1992. "A Night to Remember"

Subject: Pullman_Schools; Format: Food Service Equipment

Roseland - Ken-Rose Woman's Club Spoons

Collection of twelve silver teaspoons given to members of the Ken-Rose Woman's Club. All spoons have "Ken-Rose" engraved on front of handle; some have initials or years on back. Early 20th c. For Kensington/Roseland area

Subject: Roseland_Community; Format: Food Service Equipment

Saltaire

Placemat format in color with drawings of each building, map, and descriptions. (2)

Subject: Transportation/_Other_Museums; Advertising; Format: Food Service Equipment

Saltaire Brief Guide & History

Placemat format with map and drawings (2)

Subject: Transportation/_Other_Museums; Preservation/_Architecture_(General); Advertising; Format: Food Service Equipment

The Advance Water Canister

Metal water canister with spigot used on the Advance train car during the train cars later years.

Subject: Pullman_Rail_Travel; Format: Food Service Equipment

Vintage Bottle Collection

A collection of 5 vintage bottles found on the former Pullman Company site, then known as the Ryerson Steel site and most recently owned by US Bank. The bottles range from c. 1900 to the 1950s. Most notable is the Cobalt Blue bottle c. 1905 and the small Amber Brown bottle c. 1900. Reference materials from the internet are in file.

Subject: Regional; Lake_Calumet; Factory_Site; Format: Food Service Equipment

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