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Explore a booming Chicago suburb built for industry and family life, with rail access, parks, and growing homes.
This book documents West Pullman and Stewart Ridge as they developed between 1892 and 1900. It highlights a busy factory district, extensive railroad facilities, and a rising population drawn by affordable homes and local amenities. The text also describes schools, markets, and a growing sense of community aligned with Chicago’s larger city services.
- See the scale of industrial plants and the payrolls that supported nearby towns.
- Learn how terminal tracks and multiple rail lines connected the district to national markets.
- Discover the growth of housing, schools, libraries, and local commerce that accompanied rapid city expansion.
- Explore the nearby Wildwood area, parks, and river plans that shaped lifelong recreation and potential future development.
Ideal for readers interested in Chicago history, urban expansion, and the development of southern suburbs in the early 20th century.
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West Pullman and Stewart Ridge: Chicago, Illinois, 1892-1900 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a journey through the development of West Pullman, a new town built just outside Chicago in the late 19th century. The author, a prominent figure in the West Pullman Land Association, offers a detailed account of the town's creation, highlighting its appeal to both manufacturers seeking a strategic location and working families searching for affordable housing. The book explores the town's unique blend of industrial and residential areas, its impressive transportation infrastructure, and its commitment to providing essential amenities like schools, churches, and a branch of the Chicago public library. Through vivid descriptions of the town's layout, its factories and homes, and its evolving social fabric, the book captures the spirit of a community striving to build a prosperous future. It showcases the complexities of urban development in the late 19th century and the economic forces that shaped the lives of working people in Chicago. The bookââ â¢s detailed examination of West Pullmanââ â¢s growth reveals the enduring allure of the American ideal of a thriving community built on the principles of industry, innovation, and social progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333526771_0
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West Pullman and Stewart Ridge Chicago, Illinois, 18921900 Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333526771
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West Pullman and Stewart Ridge Chicago, Illinois, 18921900 Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333526771
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