Hull House, founded in
Chicago, Illinois, in 1889 by
Jane Addams and other social workers, was one of the first settlement houses in the U.S. and eventually grew into one of the largest, with facilities in 13 buildings. At its beginning, its main focuses included providing recreation for slum children (to reduce juvenile delinquency) and education for foreign-born persons (so they could learn English and become citizens).
- External link to Hull House Association official webpage (http://www.hullhouse.org/)