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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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December 6, 2024
Rare vintage railcar on track to come home to Pullman National Historical Park & State Historic Site

A Letter of Intent to Donate has been executed between the railcar’s owner, David Hoffman, and the Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF) and paves the way for the eventual transfer of ownership and the relocation of the railcar to the North Wing of the historic Pullman Factory.

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September 1, 2023
HPF, IDNR, NS Lay Foundation to Bring Rare Railcars to Pullman Historic Sites 

  The “Advance”, built by the Pullman Company in 1911, is one of the railcars being considered for the exhibit. It was used by Robert Todd Lincoln, President Lincoln’s son,

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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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