Chicago Stockyards 15

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Chicago Stockyards 15

Every year, between 3 and 4 million cows enter the Chicago stockyards, ending up as carcases in refrigerated rooms before being despatched to their destinations

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Butchery Chicago Destinations Ending Enter Meat Million Refrigerated Rooms Slaughter Stock Yards Carcases Despatched Year

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of Chicago Stock Yards in 1911, a time when approximately 3-4 million cows annually entered this historic site. The image transports us back in time to an era when the livestock industry was at its peak. The scene before us is one of industry and transformation. Cows, some led by handlers, others milling about in pens, await their turn to be weighed, inspected, and sorted for their next destination. The air is thick with the scent of livestock and the sounds of commerce. The Chicago Stock Yards, established in the late 1860s, played a pivotal role in the American meat industry. The cows, once processed, were transported to refrigerated rooms where they were transformed into carcasses. These carcasses were then despatched to their final destinations, supplying meat to cities and towns across the country. The process was a complex one, involving a multitude of workers and businesses. Butchers, packers, railroad workers, and livestock handlers all played their part in ensuring the smooth operation of the stockyards. Despite the industrial nature of the scene, there is a sense of order and efficiency. The cows are herded through the pens, their movements carefully orchestrated by the workers. The rail cars, waiting to be filled with meat, stand ready to transport the final product to its ultimate destination. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the Chicago Stock Yards were the heart of the American meat industry. It is a reminder of the historical significance of this site, and the role it played in shaping the food industry as we know it today.

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