Pullman Palace Car Company

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Pullman Palace Car Company

COMPANY

Manufacturer of railroad sleeping cars, founded 1867 by George Pullman. Acquired by Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc. in 1982.

EXECUTIVES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Robert Todd Lincoln Politician 1-Aug-1843 26-Jul-1926 US Secretary of War, 1881-85

James A. McDivitt Astronaut 10-Jun-1929 Commander, Gemini 4 and Apollo 9

George Pullman Business 3-Mar-1831 19-Oct-1897 Inventor of the Pullman Sleeping Car

PAST BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

W. H. Krome George Business 27-Mar-1918 6-Sep-2004 Chairman and CEO of Alcoa, 1975-83

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