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Pullman Celebrates Designation Of New National Historical Park

The neighborhood is being recognized as one of the first factory towns in the nation.

Community leaders gathered at the site Thursday morning to celebrate the new national park designation.
Community leaders gathered at the site Thursday morning to celebrate the new national park designation. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — The South Side is celebrating a new distinction for the Pullman neighborhood, as the Pullman National Monument has been designated a National Historical Park.

The Pullman neighborhood was one of the first factory towns in the nation, as railroad magnate George Pullman built homes right next to his factories.

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