Bill, from BW Thoughts & BW Fiction sent us this fab historical mural. (worth a click for a better look!)
Circa 1870, Mr Pullman built a town so the factory workers in his factory could have clean air, running water, plumbing & good schools for their kids.
He financed the town with bonds & charged the people rent. The company did all the maintenance and kept the houses, landscaping and parks clean & pristine.
Then came a recession. He cut wages. but didn’t cut rents. This started the rail-road strikes. Pullman was reviled, became called despicable & un-American.
Now, over 100 years later, some of these houses are still in use.
Pics taken by Bill Webb – July 3, 2015
Pullman, Chicago, Illinois
THANK YOU BILL!
And Thank you for allowing me to paraphrase your words!
Fascinating, indeed… 🙂
I agree! It’s like he tried to build Eutopia! 🙂
Powerful social message, probably related to Industrialism, labor laws and progress… I love it, Resa and Bill. Happy weekend ahead. Aquileana 😀
Le Train Fatal – Adolphe Bérard – YouTube
Vidéo pour “chanson le train du malheur”▶ 3:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0186XsgjOl4
❤ How do you know all of these songs? You are amazing!
I only take the band wagon, and I jump in your car, RESA for me … it’s free !!!
That’s really neat! Thanks for the bit of history.
I also found it very interesting!
So that’s what the wardrobe dept. looks like 😉
Have a great weekend my friend.
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