4 Season
21 Episode
Chicago Stories - Season 3 Episode 3 Pullman and the Railroad Rebellion
In 1864, the powerful industrialist and engineer George Pullman brought luxury to overnight train travel with his revolutionary sleeping cars, where passengers were served by an army of former slaves who became known as Pullman Porters and Maids. Pullman soon established a company town for employees on Chicago’s South Side that gave him complete authority over every aspect of their lives.
- Year: 2024
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: WTTW
- Keyword: chicago, illinois, wttw
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