Pullman House Project

What does it mean to design a town that still inspires people nearly 150 years later?

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Pullman By Design explores how Pullman became one of the nation's first fully planned industrial communities. Built from the ground up with innovative housing, beautiful architecture, parks, schools, churches, workplaces, and public spaces, Pullman reimagined what an American town could be.

More than 140 years later, its streets, buildings, and thoughtful design continue to influence conversations about architecture, urban planning, preservation, and livable communities. Pullman's story reminds us that America's legacy is shaped not only by innovation and industry, but by bold ideas that continue to inspire generations.

Pullman By Design Beginning in 1880 on the marshland south of Chicago, Pullman became...