Years: 

1901–1988

Year Hutchinson Medal awarded:

1968

President of the Chicago Horticultural Society

As President of the Chicago Horticultural Society, Pullman was known as the “father” of the Chicago Botanic Garden; his influence was central to its creation. The Garden broke ground in Glencoe, Illinois in 1965 and opened to the public in 1972, with Pullman’s legacy living on through a world-class institution that continues to educate, inspire, and conserve. In his personal life, Pullman’s Lake Forest home, redesigned in 1929 by architect Stanley D. Anderson, was a highlight of local garden tours.

Honors and awards:

• Awarded the Pugsley Bronze Medal in 1930 for his contributions to park development
• Honored with life membership by the Illinois Parks Association upon retirement