Pullman NHP

The Pullman Historic District is a living monument to the country's industrial past. Located just south of Chicago, the district was built in the 1880s by George Pullman, founder of the Pullman Palace Car Company. Pullman designed the district as a model community for his workers, with wide streets, beautiful parks and comfortable homes. However, the district also played an important role in American labor history. In 1894, workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company went on strike to protest wage cuts and poor working conditions. The strike quickly grew into a national movement, as workers across the country refused to handle Pullman cars. The boycott eventually forced George Pullman to agree to the workers' demands, making the Pullman Strike one of the most significant labor protests in American history. Today, the Pullman Historic District is a powerful reminder of the country's industrial past.