The Pullman Factory Complex: 11035 South Cottage Grove

Instead of locating his factory for building railroad sleeping cars in Chicago, George M. Pullman built a town of his own outside the city limits – the first model, planned industrial community in the United States. The center and figurative heart of the town was the main factory building with its distinctive clock tower. In 1998, the factory and adjacent buildings were severely damaged in an arson fire, including the complete loss of the roof... 

Chicago’s Historic Places Revitalized; 22 Properties to Be Honored at Landmark Preservation Awards

The mansions of magnates, the hotel of presidents, the turn-of-the-century homes of Chicagoans, and other community treasures have recently been restored with special attention to historic architectural features. These and other Landmark buildings and their owners, 22 in all, honored today with the Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s an honor to recognize these outstanding citizens who are truly dedicated...