Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is located in Chicago, Illinois, and is a museum preserving the original Hull residence. Hull House was co-founded in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr, inspired by London's Toynbee Hall. It was one of the first social settlements in North America, established to serve the largely immigrant population of its Chicago neighborhood.123

Hull House offered various services, including childcare, education, and practical training. Over time, it expanded to include a gymnasium, social clubs, and playgrounds. Addams and her associates at Hull House were instrumental in advocating for social reforms, such as child labor laws, juvenile courts, and trade union development. The Hull residence itself was preserved as a monument to Jane Addams after the Hull House Association relocated and most of its original buildings were demolished.231