Jane Adams
Jane Adams
1860–1935
Pioneering social reformer, activist for women's rights and world peace, public philosopher, author, first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize
⚲ Castro Street between 17th and 18th Streets
Jane Adams was the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, a pioneer settlement worker, founder of Hull House in Chicago, public philosopher, sociologist, author, and leader in women‘s suffrage and world peace. One of the most famous women in America in the early 20th century, Addams was also a charter member of the NAACP, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Visitors to Chicago’s Hull House Museum can explore more about Addams’ personal life, legacy, and contributions to civic engagement and modern democracy.