# Jane Addams

Co-founded Hull House on Chicago's Near West Side in 1889, part of the settlement house movement. Advocated for child labor laws, public health, women's suffrage, and educational programs for working-class immigrants.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Founder, Hull House; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Industry: Social Justice & Education
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/jane-addams
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Addams)
2. [Hull House Museum](https://www.hullhousemuseum.org/)