Historic Pullman House Tour, October 10-11, 2026-Saturday

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October 10–11, 2024 | Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman was more than a company town—it was a bold experiment in how people lived, worked, and built community.

Step back in time—and inside—one of Chicago’s most significant historic neighborhoods. The Historic Pullman House Tour returns for an unforgettable weekend of architecture, design, and community, offering exclusive access to landmark homes rarely open to the public.

This self‑guided tour reveals how 19th‑century planning and craftsmanship continue to shape modern life, inside a neighborhood recognized as a National Historical Park.

✨ What Makes This Tour Special

While Pullman’s iconic homes maintain their historic exterior details, this tour reveals something rarely seen: the private side of Pullman life.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• Beautifully restored historic interiors
• Thoughtful modern renovations that reflect today’s residents
• A cross‑section of housing types built in the original 1880s Town of Pullman

Each home tells a unique story—connecting Pullman’s industrial past with its vibrant present.

The Historic Pullman House Tour is designed for:

• Architecture and design lovers
• History and preservation enthusiasts
• Families and curious learners
• Chicago explorers and neighborhood historians
• Anyone interested in how communities are designed—and how people live within them

If you’re curious about how things work at the human scale, this tour is for you.

Make a day—or a full weekend—of it and enjoy:

• Selected public buildings open to visitors
• Live music and food
• Antique cars (Sunday only)
• Time to explore Pullman National Historical Park and the surrounding neighborhood

Since 1973, the Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization have co‑sponsored this annual tour, making it one of Chicago’s oldest continuously running self‑guided house tours.

Each year, different homes are selected to showcase the diversity of housing built as part of Pullman’s original vision.

Pullman is designated as:

• A City of Chicago Landmark
• An Illinois State Landmark
• A U.S. Department of the Interior Landmark
• A National Monument (2015)
• A National Historical Park (2022)

Your visit helps celebrate—and preserve—this nationally significant community.

• Discounted Advance Tickets: $21 (includes small processing fee)
• Available through Eventbrite if purchased on or before Thursday, October 8
• Tickets are non‑refundable
• Advance purchase helps you save time on tour day
• Saturday tickets can also be used on Sunday, no need to change anything.

Pullman Exhibit Hall
11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11

For more information, call the Pullman Exhibit Hall at
773‑785‑8901
(Thursday–Sunday, 11:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pullman Exhibit Hall, 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, United States

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