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July 17, 2026
The Railroad That Shaped Chicago

As we prepare to host our 2026 Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park to celebrate 100 years of electrification, Friends of Pullman Board Member Doug Davidson teases some of his research on how the Illinois Central gave Chicago its lakefront, its suburbs – and its railcars, built in...

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June 23, 2026
Pullman Legacy Continues as Alstom Named Presenting Sponsor of Pullman Railroad Days 2026

Alstom, successor to Pullman's storied rail manufacturing legacy, will serve as Official Presenting Sponsor of Pullman Railroad Days 2026 – connecting the park's historic roots to the future of rail innovation.

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January 22, 2026
A New Year, new name, and new leadership

2026 brings big news with a new name and a new Executive Director, Peggy Parfenoff

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June 13, 2025
Historic Pullman Foundation Acquires Rare 1928 Pullman Railcar for Display at Pullman National Historical Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2025 — An iconic piece of Pullman history is being preserved by the Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF) for the benefit of Pullman National Historical Park

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August 24, 2021
Amtrak 50th Anniversary Locomotive Bringing Historic Pullman-Built Rail Cars to 111th Street/Pullman Metra Electric Station on Labor Day weekend for Pullman Grand Opening
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 24, 2021 (Chicago) – Three historic rail cars built by the storied Pullman Company will be on display in Pullman, Chicago as part of the Grand Opening

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