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The Historic Pullman
House Tour has been a collaborative effort between the Historic Pullman
Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization for over 35 years. The annual
day-long event showcases the Pullman Historic District, focusing on several
homes that have been restored to reflect their historic past and emphasize
the significant features of these workers’ residents. The proceeds from the Historic
Pullman House Tour are used to fund a façade grant program managed by the
Pullman Civic Organization’s Beman Committee. These matching grants, capped
at $1,000 each, are awarded to private homeowners undertaking façade
improvement projects on their Pullman homes. Projects have included masonry
restoration, reproduction and/or restoration of historic doors, windows, and
details, slate roofing, and repainting with historically appropriate colors.
Since the creation of the grant program in 2004, over two dozen properties
have benefited from this incentive program.
Photo credits 1-4 Pullman House Tour; 5,6
David Swalina
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