Restoring a Historic Gem
Celadon Team Selected to Lead Development of Pullman’s Historic Hotel Florence & Factory Annex
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources selected an award-winning development and design team led by Scott Henry of Celadon Construction Corporation NFP to redevelop the Historic Hotel Florence, Hotel Annex, Factory building, and grounds located within the Pullman National Monument and State Historic Site on the south side of Chicago.
Celadon’s scope for the Hotel Florence, built in 1881, includes a full restoration of the hotel and annex (1914) into a mix of boutique hotel rooms, restaurant and dining areas, events venue, and workforce housing. Additionally, the North Wing of the Pullman Factory Front Erecting Shop (1881) will be restored into a world-class performing arts venue and event space.
This project will continue the collective efforts of Pullman’s community members who have long advocated for the preservation of the Pullman Historic District, and stands as both a celebration of the past and a commitment to a more connected, creative, and inclusive future on Chicago’s South Side.
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Celadon Construction Corporation NFP: Developer
Farr Associates: Architect of Record
Ramsey Historic Consultants: Historic Preservation Consultant
Skender: GC
site design group, ltd.: Landscape Architecture
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.: Structural Engineer & Envelope/Façade
TERRA Engineering, Ltd.: Civil Engineer
dbHMS: MEP Engineer & IT
Threshold: Acoustics
Art of Culture: Curatorial Programming
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The Hotel Florence is located within the Pullman Historic District and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, and was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 30, 1970.
The Hotel, Hotel Annex, Factory Building, and grounds are located within the Pullman National Historical Park (originally designated by President Barack Obama as Pullman National Monument in 2015).
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Chicago Sun-Times | Lee Bey: Wanted: A team to return the bloom to Pullman’s historic Hotel Florence
Chicago Sun-Times: Pullman’s Hotel Florence deserves a chance to welcome guests again
WTTW: Pullman Community Pushes for Restoration of Historic Hotel Florence; New Bill Would Provide $21M
Crain’s Chicago Business | Corly Jay: Bill funding restoration of historic Pullman hotel going to Pritzker's desk
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Preservation Moves Forward
Farr Associates is leading the specialized team of architecture and design consultants alongside Ramsey Historic Consultants, Inc., Skender as General Contractor, and Art of Culture for curatorial programming.
Farr Associates, site design group, dbHMS, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, and TERRA Engineering are frequent collaborators and were part of the adaptive reuse team that converted Lawson House, Chicago’s Historic YMCA, into 409 units of affordable housing in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
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Pullman for the People
Beyond the buildings, the restorative elements of the project include expanding neighborhood amenities and cultural programming that honors the contributions of the Pullman Porters and Chicago’s industrial, civic, and cultural histories.
Art of Culture’s programming will foster creative and artistic synergy across South Side neighborhoods, uplifting local economies through an integrated arts ecosystem where young artists can thrive, exhibit, and earn.
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A New Chapter, Driven by Community
The redevelopment of this site will continue the collective efforts of Pullman’s community members who have long advocated for the preservation of the Pullman Historic District.
By restoring these landmark buildings and elevating the stories rooted in the neighborhood’s industrial and social history, the development team aims to create a destination that honors Pullman’s legacy while delivering lasting economic, cultural, and community benefits.
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