51th Historic Pullman House Tour
Schedule
Sat Oct 12 2024 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
11141 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60628-4651, United States | Dolton, IL
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The Pullman Civic Organization(PCO) and Historic Pullman Foundation(HPF) are thrilled to host the 51st annual Historic Pullman House Tour, coming Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th, 2024.As one of the city’s longest running house tours, the prestigious event features an array of housing styles originally designed by famed architect Solon S. Beman between 1880 and 1894. “From
executive mansions to 14-foot-wide worker’s cottages, and multi-unit apartments, the homes present a wonderful cross-section of the Pullman living experience,” says co-chair Cindy McMahon.
Visitors get an up-close look at six beautiful homes and iconic Pullman buildings located here in Chicago’s first national park. House Tour weekend provides an amazing opportunity to explore one of America’s lesser-known stories and a consequential urban national park,” explains Pullman National Historical Park Superintendent Teri Gage. “There’s so much history, so many stories that people can connect to.”
In addition to the extraordinary homes, Historic Pullman House Tour offers a whole weekend of exciting exhibits, delicious food, entertainment and neighborhood attractions. Visitors will marvel at gorgeous landscapes and gardens, discover many of the local businesses and points of interest.
“One weekend each year, the residents open their homes to the public,” said co-chair Patrick Brannon. “It’s a remarkable peek into these century-old structures that homeowners work hard to restore, rejuvenate and make functional for our modern times.”
The event raises money to help residents preserve these historic street facing facades and keep them historically accurate. “It costs a lot to replace a window, a door, or to fabricate 140-year-old shingles,” explains acting PCO President Melissa Campos. “Owning a Pullman home is truly a labor of love.”
Right now, advance tickets for the event are just $21 at PullmanHouseTour.com. With more and more people from all over Chicagoland, and even around the world coming to the historic community during House Tour, advance tickets are highly recommended.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS MAY BE USED FOR TOURING EITHER SATURDAY OR SUNDAY. Discounted advance purchased tickets help save time on tour day — Discounted advanced tickets can be purchased only through PullmanHouseTour.com if purchased on or before Thursday, October 10. Adults : $21; (plus a small processing fee) Advance ticket purchases are NON REFUNDABLE.
Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Pullman Exhibit Hall after Thursday, October 10, and at the door on both Saturday and Sunday at the regular ticket price: Adults: $27; Seniors: $22.
Advance purchase tickets and day of tour purchased tickets will be available for pick up at the Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall (11141 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago) starting at 10:30 a.m. and until 4:00 p.m. each day and may be used for touring either Saturday or Sunday. Houses will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For information call the Pullman Exhibit Hall at 773-785-8901 between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day except Mondays.
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Where is it happening?
11141 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60628-4651, United States, 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60628-4651, United States,Chicago, Illinois, DoltonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
