Pullman National Historical Park

"I had previously heard of a Company Town located somewhere in the US. But never knew of it's exact Name or Location. I wanted to visit Pullman National Historical Park to learn more of it's history and the physical grounds. I am hoping as time moves forward. Additional other attractions like Train Cars built at Pullman or historical things are added to tell more of the story from the past. I took the walking tour with a National Park Guide. It was fun to know that he lives in one of the restored Factory Homes owned by the Pullman Company from the 1890-1920 period."

"This place is amazing. The history and the stories of the people that helped shape this country is so enriching! Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Bring your walking shoes because this is a big area as you can explore the visitor center full of videos and artifacts, to the amazing houses and hotel built for the workers. Be sure to call ahead for tour times to see the restored houses and don't forget to stop at the delicious coffee shop in the managers house for a yummy refueling!!"

"The exhibit in the visitor center walks you through the formation of the company and provides you with a detailed explanation of the workers strike that crumpled the company and the prestige that was associated with the Pullman name. The government found the company had violated labor laws and classified it as a monopoly. A judgment was given to the Pullman company that directed them to sell all their land holding properties. This strike is also one of the many reasons why we have Labor Day as a federal holiday. For most of us today, we recognize the name Pullman from the hardworking African American that worked as porters on the luxury train line. The museum is outside of the downtown city limits of Chicago. So if you drive, there is plenty of free parking. Taking a rideshare service? Be prepared to pay a hefty price."

"Free for all visitors, this National Historical Park is an enjoyable visit and an easy walk. This park has a nice and informative indoor section. You might also wish to consider the 1 hour outdoor, guided walking tour into the Pullman neighborhood. Wonderful 2-4 hour visit and very informative!!"

"This is a nice National Historical Park. I went here and was satisfied with my experience. This site commemorates the Pullman porters, who were black men in the 1800s that worked in Pullman railroads. This site is where the factory that built Pullman railroad cars as well as the planned town around it was. The town is still here, and part of the factory is preserved as the monument visitor center. The visitor center has some nice exhibits about the Pullman porters, Pullman rail cars, and the planned community that was built here. The visitor center is in a small park with some parking, and just across the street from the park is the neighborhood of Pullman that was built around the factory. It has several historic brick homes which are now private residences and an abandoned hotel that is undergoing redevelopment to reopen. This area was designated as a National Monument in 2016, so there is still some work being done on it. The visitor center is in the center of what used to be a rail works building. The north wing is empty and a part of the south wing was demolished, so only a crumbling portion of it is left. I gave this National Historical Park five stars because it has nice exhibits about the Pullman porters, factory, and town of Pullman. Since this is a new site, there’s just a visitor center and a couple of preserved buildings, but it’s still pretty nice. It’s also located right next to a commuter rail line that runs to downtown Chicago."