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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Factory workers dropping hides and splitting chucks in the

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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Factory workers dropping hides and splitting chucks in the

CHICAGO: MEATPACKING.
Factory workers dropping hides and splitting chucks in the beef department at the Swift and Company meatpacking house in Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1906

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1906 Beef Carcass Chicago Company Factory Industry Meat Meatpacking Packhouse Packing Slaughterhouse Swift Swift And Company Working Class Stereograph


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This photograph captures a significant moment in the history of Chicago's meatpacking industry. Taken around 1906, it showcases the bustling activity within the beef department at Swift and Company's meatpacking house. The image portrays factory workers diligently engaged in their tasks, dropping hides and skillfully splitting chucks of meat. The composition provides an intimate glimpse into the early workings of this vital industry that played a crucial role in shaping Chicago's identity as a major industrial hub during the turn of the century. The stark interior setting emphasizes the grit and determination displayed by these working-class individuals who toiled tirelessly to meet growing demands for meat products. The photograph is presented as a stereograph, adding depth and dimension to its visual impact. It serves as a powerful reminder of America's rich industrial heritage, showcasing not only the labor-intensive nature of meatpacking but also highlighting advancements made in photography during this era. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when manual labor was at its peak, with workers dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to their craft. This print from Granger Art on Demand encapsulates both historical significance and artistic merit, allowing us to appreciate the immense contribution made by those who worked behind-the-scenes in Chicago's thriving meatpacking industry over a century ago.

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