Hull House is an Italianate house in Chicago, Illinois, and a filming location for Ghost Files (2022). Built in 1856, it was designed by Pond and Pond, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by University of Illinois Chicago.
Location: 800 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Near West Side, Chicago
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1781, SRC-1782, SRC-1783 - Built in 1856
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1781, SRC-1782 - Architectural style: Italianate
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1782, SRC-1784, SRC-3908 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1781, SRC-1785, SRC-1784 - Owned by University of Illinois Chicago
confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1783, SRC-1785, SRC-1784, SRC-6354, SRC-6355 - Appeared in Ghost Files (tv, 2022)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1786, SRC-1787 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; Chicago Landmark
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-3572, SRC-3573, SRC-1784, SRC-7046, SRC-6354 - Designed by Pond and Pond
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13007, SRC-13008, SRC-14213, SRC-14389
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10110 — Hull House — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13007 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irving_Kane_Pond (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13008 — https://coronadohistory.org/blog/architect-biography-pond-pond-9302020/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14213 — City of Chicago — Chicago Landmarks, Architect Details (Pond & Pond) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14389 — University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library — Constructing Gender exhibit, "Two Architects" (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1781 — Hull-House (U.S. National Park Service) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1782 — Charles J. Hull House, Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS No. IL-1110), Library of Congress (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1783 — Jane Addams Hull-House Museum celebrates a spooky October | UIC Today (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1784 — Hull House – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1785 — History, Mission, and Values — Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1786 — Watcher's "Ghost Files" at Hull-House — Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1787 — A 'Devil Baby' and other spirits: Hull-House puts haunted history on display — Chicago Sun-Times (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3572 — hullhousemuseum.org (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3573 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3908 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5740 — Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (official site) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5884 — Choose Chicago — Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5885 — Chicago House Museums — Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6354 — National Trust for Historic Preservation – 128 Years of Justice: Jane Addams and Chicago's Hull-House (Tier 2, nonprofit; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6355 — National Endowment for the Humanities – Building Climate Resilient Spaces: UIC's Jane Addams Hull-House Museum & Gallery 400 (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7046 — The Historical Marker Database (HMDB) – Jane Addams' Hull-House and Dining Hall (Tier 3, historical marker transcription; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:50, Sat 10:00-15:00; closed Sun-Mon
Admission: Free
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ghost Files filmed?
Hull House, in Chicago, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Files.
Can you visit Hull House?
Yes — Hull House is open to the public. Hours: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:50, Sat 10:00-15:00; closed Sun-Mon. Admission: Free.
Who designed Hull House?
Hull House was designed by Pond and Pond.
Where is Hull House located?
Hull House is located in Chicago, Illinois.