The Pullman Lens: Pullman, 1918

Friends of Pullman is the official partner of Pullman National Historical Park.Our mission is to preserve and protect Pullman National Historical Park's cultural heritage and amplify its uniquely American stories for current and future generations.

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How did Pullman experience the First World War, the devastation of the Influenza pandemic, and the Centennial of Illinois?

Pullman Exhibit Hall

The Pullman Lens

Join the Historic Pullman Foundation at these casual presentations on the Fifth Sunday of the Month. This series is a chance for Pullman residents and people interested in learning more in-depth about Pullman history (the man, the town, the company).

Advance ticket sales have ended, but you can still get tickets at the door! 
Please visit us at 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 to see the exhibit and get tickets for this Sunday's program.

1918 saw the end of the First World War, the deadly influenza epidemic, the erosion of civil liberties, and the Centennial of the State of Illinois. See how Pullman residents and employees fared during this terrible and turbulent year. We will examine contemporary records and articles to try and understand what Pullman-- and by extension, the United States -- was experiencing. We will also visit the official opera written expressly for the Centennial starring none other than Florence Pullman Lowden. Join the Historic Pullman Foundation and Pullman resident, Andy Bullen, for an exploration of the town of Pullman in 1918. Visit our <a href="https://www.pullmanil.org/events/list/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Events calendar</a> for more information and learn more about <a href="https://www.pullmanil.org/the-history-of-pullman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pullman history</a> here.

Tickets include access to the Exhibit Hall, please note, come early if you want to see our new exhibit: From Wrecking Ball to National Park!Be sure to visit the Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center, open from 9:00-5:00 every day, for an overview of Pullman, the man, the company, and the town. If you enjoy this program and/or your visit to the Exhibit Hall, please donate to support the Historic Pullman Foundation, the official friend&#x27;s group of the National Park. Your donations keep the money local and help both organizations share the amazing story that is Pullman.

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