Pullman House Project

Florence Pullman Lowden was featured in an article published in the Reading Times on May 28, 1928! Mrs. Lowden, wife of former Illinois Governor Frank Lowden, found herself in the spotlight during his presidential bid, which faced stiff competition from Herbert Hoover.

In the article, Mrs. Lowden dismisses rumors of being paid to name her father's Pullman railroad cars. She and Frank met at the St. Louis World’s Fair, and she was known for her understated style and preference for meaningful experiences over fashion and luxury resorts. Learn more about the Pullman family on guided tours. Tickets:. https://pullmanhouseproject.eventbrite.com

Florence Pullman Featured in 1928 Article About Potential First Ladies Florence Pullman Lowden was featured in this article that was published in the Reading Times on May 28, 1928. Mrs. Lowden’s husband Frank, the former governo...

This photograph shows students inside the Pullman Free School of Manual Training, likely in the 1910s or 1920s, carefully working on technical drawings at large drafting tables. The school focused on practical industrial education, preparing young men for careers in engineering, manufacturing, and skilled trades during Pullman’s industrial peak.

A remarkable 1880s stereopticon view looking south at 111th Street and Champlain Avenue captures Pullman in its earliest years. Horse-drawn carriages travel along the unpaved street while rows of newly built homes rise in the distance, reflecting George Pullman’s vision for a carefully planned industrial community. Photographed by T.S. Johnson, this image offers a rare glimpse into daily life at the very beginning of what would become Pullman National Historical Park. Courtesy: Friends of Pullman National Historical Park

A postcard view of the Pullman Palace sleeping car Palmyra, a rolling symbol of luxury rail travel from the golden age of the railroad. Built by the Pullman Company, cars like this helped redefine long-distance travel with elegant interiors, attentive service, and comfort that amazed passengers across the country. From Chicago’s Pullman shops, these railcars carried America into a new era of travel and innovation. Learn more on guided tours: https://pullmanhouseproject.eventbrite.com