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Birth
In Brocton, New York on March 3rd, 1831, George M. Pullman was born to James Lewis Pullman and Emily Caroline Minton. Watson, J. Francis, and J. Francis Watson. "George Mortimer Pullman." Great Lives from History: Inventors & Inventions. N.p.: Salem, 2008. 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
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George Mortimer Pullman
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Erie Canal
Pullman went to Albion, New York to work for his father with his brothers. The work consisted of moving buildings down the Erie Canal. Pullman's father later on passed his business down to him. Watson, J. Francis, and J. Francis Watson. "George Mortimer Pullman." Great Lives from History: Inventors & Inventions. N.p.: Salem, 2008. 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
Chicago
Pullman moved to Chicago and moved buildings, where he met Senator Benjamin Fields. Fields and Pullman became business partners. Watson, J. Francis, and J. Francis Watson. "George Mortimer Pullman." Great Lives from History: Inventors & Inventions. N.p.: Salem, 2008. 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. -
Sleeping Cart
Pullman and Fields began their work on converting coaches to sleeping cars. Watson, J. Francis, and J. Francis Watson. "George Mortimer Pullman." Great Lives from History: Inventors & Inventions. N.p.: Salem, 2008. 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=b6h&AN=103331GLI1310&site=brc-live. -
Pullman Sleeping Car
Pullman and Field produced the first active sleeping car known as the Pioneer. The Pioneer was used for Abraham Lincoln's memorial. Watson, J. Francis, and J. Francis Watson. "George Mortimer Pullman." Great Lives from History: Inventors & Inventions. N.p.: Salem, 2008. 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=b6h&AN=103331GLI1310&site=brc-live. -
Pullman Palace Car Company
The Pullman Palace Car Company was created. The company domiated a majority of the American Railways. Most workers were the recently free African American slaves. Watson, J. Francis, and J. Francis Watson. "George Mortimer Pullman." Great Lives from History: Inventors & Inventions. N.p.: Salem, 2008. 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=b6h&AN=103331GLI1310&site=brc-live. -
The President
Pullman created a sleeping cart that included a dining area. The car was known as the "President," and was often described as a "hotel car." Watson, J. Francis, and J. Francis Watson. "George Mortimer Pullman." Great Lives from History: Inventors & Inventions. N.p.: Salem, 2008. 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=b6h&AN=103331GLI1310&site=brc-live. -
Strike
Pullman's worker went on strike as a result of reducded wages. Thirteen strikes were killed and many were injured. Pullman fled from the town. Watson, J. Francis, and J. Francis Watson. "George Mortimer Pullman." Great Lives from History: Inventors & Inventions. N.p.: Salem, 2008. 1. Biography Reference Center. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=b6h&AN=103331GLI1310&site=brc-live.
