Meatpacker Collection

AD: MEATPACKING, 1886. Advertisement for Halstead and Company, beef and pork packers, lard refiners, etc. at 194 to 202 Forsyth Street in New York City. Lithograph, 1886

CHICAGO: MEAT PACKING, c1927. Workers making link sausages with machines that stuff up to ten feet per second, at a factory in Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1927

CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, 1878. Cellar and bulking room (showing hog parts sliding down a conveyor belt) of a meatpacking plant at Chicago, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1878

GUSTAVUS F. SWIFT (1839-1903). American meat packer

CHICAGO: CHILD LABOR, 1893. Young boys and men work side by side, filling skins in the sausage department of Armours packing house in Chicago, Illinois, c1893

SLAUGHTERHOUSE, c1913. Jewish factory workers skinning a freshly slaughtered lamb in a kosher meatpacking house in Massachusetts. Photograph, c1913

BEEF INDUSTRY, c1903. Cattle in the Union Stock Yards in Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1903

CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, c1909. Dressing beef carcasses on a moving platform at the Armour and Company meatpacking house in Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1909

CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, c1893. Women and men weighing and packing mince meat at Armour s
CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, c1893. Women and men weighing and packing mince meat at Armours packing house in Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1893

CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, c1893. A worker in the sausage department at Armours packing house, standing by a meat grinder and stirring a vat of ground meat. Stereograph, c1893

CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, c1906. Workers dressing lambs for market and removing their hides, at Swift and Companys Packing House in Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1906

CHICAGO MEAT PACKING HOUSE Processing sheep at Armour & Companys Chicago packing house. Photographed in 1893

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"From Cellars to Slaughterhouses: A Glimpse into the World of Meatpackers" Step back in time and witness the bustling world of meatpacking, a vital industry that shaped America's culinary landscape. In 1886, Halstead and Company's advertisement proudly showcased their prowess as beef and pork packers, highlighting the significance of this trade. Fast forward to 1927, where machines revolutionized the process. Workers in Chicago skillfully crafted link sausages with precision using innovative stuffing machines. The efficiency was awe-inspiring, marking a new era for meatpacking. Venturing deeper into history, we find ourselves in 1878 witnessing an intriguing sight - a cellar and bulking room filled with hog parts sliding effortlessly along. This glimpse into the past reveals how every part of an animal was utilized during this era. Gustavus F. Swift emerges as a prominent figure in American meatpacking history. Born in 1839, he left an indelible mark on the industry through his innovations and business acumen. His legacy continues to shape modern-day practices. However, not all aspects were glamorous; child labor was prevalent during these times. In 1893, young boys and men worked side by side filling skins diligently – a stark reminder of the challenges faced by workers at that time. In another scene captured around 1913, Jewish factory workers delicately skinned freshly slaughtered lambs within a slaughterhouse setting – showcasing both cultural diversity and dedication to craftsmanship within this demanding profession. The Union Stock Yards in Chicago stood tall as symbols of prosperity for cattle farmers across America circa 1903. Thousands upon thousands of cattle roamed these yards before being processed further down the line - truly emblematic of America's booming beef industry. Moving closer to daily operations within packing houses like Armour & Company's establishment circa 1909 brought us face-to-face with workers dressing beef carcasses on a moving platform.