Historic Pullman Annual House Tour

08/08/2025

Join us for the annual Historic Pullman House Tour, a beloved event that brings together Pullman friends and families year after year. In 2021, Pullman residents Claudia Flores and Fernando Rosique invited family and friends from Mexico to experience the charm of our historic homes during House Tour. Here they are, gathered on the front porch of a beautiful home along Arcade Row. Photo by Jeff Brown. Experience the magic for yourself this October 11th & 12th. Tickets coming soon—don’t miss your chance to step inside history!

08/07/2025

The fantastic thing about only being 10 years old is that there’s always something new to see in Pullman!

Today we had the joy of being a part of the groundbreaking of the Passion of Pullman Garden at the corner of 107th st. and Cottage Grove Ave. Organized by the Historic Pullman Empowerment Organization and NeighborSpace this garden marks a former trouble spot in the community now being adapted into a greenspace for the community.

Today was just the start, we can’t wait to see the final product!

Image: a photo of the groundbreaking for the Passion of Pullman Garden
Image Credit: Historic Pullman Foundation

08/07/2025

A century can seem like a long time, especially given the accelerating rate of change that oppresses all of us. At the same time, 100 years is one long lifetime. Almost 100,000 now-living Americans were on this Earth in 1925, the year a group of Black Pullman employees organized the Brotherhood of S...

08/06/2025

Visitors to the Historic Pullman House Tour are always beaming with joy! ✨ Experience the magic for yourself this October 11th & 12th. Tickets coming soon—don’t miss your chance to step inside history! 🏡

08/05/2025

Step back in time at this year’s Historic Pullman House Tour on October 11th & 12th! Don’t miss your chance to explore interiors of homes in Pullman National Historical Park. Visitors can also see the stunning, multi-million-dollar renovation of the iconic Clocktower, now home to our Visitor Center and National Park Service headquarters, open free (check website for hours of operation). Discover the history that survived against all odds: In 2002, Jeff Saunders captured these hauntingly beautiful images of the Pullman Clocktower and Rear Erecting Shop just a few years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the site. See the restored Clocktower and experience the resilience and grandeur of Pullman firsthand.

Visitors to Pullman National Historical Park can see the remnants of the Pullman Rear Erecting Shop and the multi-million dollar renovation of the historic c...

08/04/2025

Step into history with a warm welcome at this year's Historic Pullman House Tour! In 2024, this homeowner embraced the charm of curved interior walls and adorned their classic living room and foyer with a beautiful period-style mauve wallpaper. Join us for a glimpse into Pullman's unique architectural treasures. October 11th and 12th.

08/04/2025

Join us for a journey into history at the 2025 Historic Pullman House Tour! Save the dates: October 11th & 12th. Discover the charm of Pullman's iconic homes, each steeped in rich heritage and architectural splendor. Pullman National Historical Park Tickets coming soon—don't miss your chance to step inside these beautifully preserved landmarks! 🏠✨

08/01/2025

🏗️✨ Throwback to 1882: Pullman’s incredible growth in numbers! Over 35 million bricks, 23 million feet of lumber, and 100,000 yards of sand built a booming community of 726 families and 5,174 residents. 🚂 With 19 miles of railroad, a water system for 80,000 people, and 11 brick-making machines pumping out millions daily, Pullman was a true industrial powerhouse. 💡🏠 Fun fact: A soda-water fountain recently exploded at Secord’s drugstore — no injuries, but it definitely gave folks a scare! 😲🥤

This August 1, 1882 account of the materials used in the construction of Pullman’s grounds and buildings reveals the immense scale of work accomplished since...

07/31/2025

The Pullman House Project is a program of the Bielenberg Historic Pullman House Foundation, a 501c3 not for profit organization, and an interpretive and programatic partner organization to the National Park Service Pullman National Historical Park .

07/28/2025

Here’s an image of the Pullman Bank interior taken on July 28, 1919. It was located on the northeast corner of the Arcade Building's first floor. Established in 1883 and operated by the Pullman's Palace Car Company, the Pullman Loan and Savings Bank promoted savings with a 4% interest rate and facilitated loans for home ownership beyond the Pullman community. Learn more about the Arcade Building on guided tours: https://pullmanhouseproject.eventbrite.com

07/27/2025

In 1880-81, George M. Pullman, the inventor of the sleeping car, revolutionized housing and community planning with the creation of his model town on the sho...