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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: George Pullman: His Impact on Rr Industry, Labor, and American Life in 19th C.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan seeks to discover the impact George Pullman had, not only on the railroad industry, but also on American life, by improving rail travel, and also establishing a company town for his...
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Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cprr Photographic History Museum: Car Builder's Dictionary, 1884

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find drawings from the 1884 book which details the various train cars in use at the time. There are drawings of two Pullman rail cars, as well as "emigrant sleeping cars," which were gave free transportation to emigrants...
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Pullman Car: George Pullman

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at George M. Pullman's business career, beginning with his business as building-mover, and continuing with his venture into building luxury rail cars.
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The Pullman State Historic Site : George Mortimer Pullman

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find out everything you wanted to know about George Pullman, and even things you didn't know you wanted to know. Find out about his childhood, his family, his business career, and the company town he established.