What is Pullman, Chicago?
'''Pullman''', one of [[Chicago|Chicago's]] 77 defined community areas. It is a neighborhood located on the city's [[South Side, Chicago|South Side]]. Twelve miles from the [[Chicago Loop]]. It is named after Chicago industrialist [[George Pullman]]. Since the late 20th century, the Pullman neighborhood has been [[gentrification|gentrify]]ing. Many residents are involved in the restoration of their own homes, and projects throughout the district as a whole. Walking tours of Pullman are available. Pullman has many historic and architecturally significant buildings; among these are the [[Hotel Florence]]; the Arcade Building, which was destroyed in the 1920s. The area is home to churches in Chicago built in [[Polish Cathedral style]], the former church of St. Salomea. It is now used by Salem [[Baptist]] Church of Chicago. In a contest sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Pullman was one of seven sites nominated for the Illinois Seven Wonders. ==Other websites== *[http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/doit/general/GIS/Chicago_Maps/Community_Areas/CA_PULLMAN.pdf Official City of Chicago Pullman Community Map] *[http://www.pullman-museum.org/ Pullman State Historic Site] {{Community areas of Chicago}} [[Category:Community areas of Chicago]] {{US-geo-stub}}