The Neighbourhood: Pullman

Pullman sits on Chicago's far south side and includes Pullman National Monument, Hotel Florence, and the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum. Hotel Florence hosts tours and cultural programs. Bessemer Park provides green space and playgrounds near the district. Calumet Park offers lake views and walking paths. Navy Pier serves as a city amusement spot with rides and seasonal events. Lou Malnati's and Portillo's attract local diners. Harold's Chicken attracts takeout customers across Chicago. The Billy Goat Tavern draws visitors who want a casual bar meal. Metra Electric District links the district to downtown. CTA buses connect this district to other neighborhoods. Small shops and galleries occupy some renovated row houses. Historic factories now host offices and community events. Community gardens and murals reflect local history and art. Local festivals and walking tours regularly draw history buffs. Community groups run workshops and neighborhood cleanups year round. Housing includes rehabbed cottages and new townhomes near industrial lots. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old. Households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.

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Pullman sits on Chicago's far south side and includes Pullman National Monument, Hotel Florence, and the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum. Hotel Florence hosts tours and cultural programs. Bessemer Park provides green space and playgrounds near the district. Calumet Park offers lake views and walking paths. Navy Pier serves as a city amusement spot with rides and seasonal events. Lou Malnati's and Portillo's attract local diners. Harold's Chicken attracts takeout customers across Chicago. The Billy Goat Tavern draws visitors who want a casual bar meal. Metra Electric District links the district to downtown. CTA buses connect this district to other neighborhoods. Small shops and galleries occupy some renovated row houses. Historic factories now host offices and community events. Community gardens and murals reflect local history and art. Local festivals and walking tours regularly draw history buffs. Community groups run workshops and neighborhood cleanups year round. Housing includes rehabbed cottages and new townhomes near industrial lots. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old. Households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.