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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

5

Episodes:

25

Actor:

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2020

IMDb:

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