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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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Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum: Pullman Luxury Rail Car

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the luxurious rail car George Pullman introduced that made transcontinental rail travel so desirable.
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Dictionary of Unitarian and Universalist Biography: George Pullman

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of George Pullman outlines his business acumen in the development of the Pullman railroad sleeper car, which offered luxury on long train trips. Read the description of the company town he developed in Illinois to house...
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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.
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The Pullman State Historic Site : The Pullman Company

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Pullman Company, founded by George M. Pullman. Find out about the many variations of the Pullman rail car that were manufactured and how they helped the company grow.
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Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cprr: Car Builder's Dictionary: Pullman Palace Sleeping Car

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows detailed floor plans of Pullman Palace Sleeping Car and Drawing Room/Parlor car.