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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Factory workers stuffing link sausages with machines at the Swift
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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Factory workers stuffing link sausages with machines at the Swift
CHICAGO: MEATPACKING.
Factory workers stuffing link sausages with machines at the Swift and Company meatpacking house, Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1905
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Media ID 12243430
1905 Beef Chicago Company Factory Industry Machine Meat Meatpacking Packhouse Sausage 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 1905, it showcases factory workers diligently stuffing link sausages with the help of machines at the renowned Swift and Company meatpacking house. The image provides a glimpse into the bustling interior of this turn-of-the-century facility, where men and women toiled side by side in an environment dominated by vats, machinery, and raw beef. The sheer scale of the operation is awe-inspiring as rows upon rows of workers can be seen engaged in their laborious tasks. The photograph not only highlights the physicality of manual work but also offers insight into social dynamics during this era. It portrays a diverse workforce comprising both men and women from different backgrounds, all united by their dedication to their craft. As we observe these industrious individuals meticulously handling each sausage link, one cannot help but appreciate their contribution to Chicago's thriving meat industry. Their efforts were vital in meeting the growing demand for quality produce that would eventually feed countless households across America. This striking stereograph serves as a powerful reminder of an era when hard work defined livelihoods and shaped communities. It encapsulates both the grittiness and ingenuity that characterized early 20th-century industrialization while honoring those whose tireless efforts laid the foundation for modern-day food production practices.
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