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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Factory workers sticking hogs at the Armour and Company meatpacking house
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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Factory workers sticking hogs at the Armour and Company meatpacking house
CHICAGO: MEATPACKING.
Factory workers sticking hogs at the Armour and Company meatpacking house, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, 1893
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Media ID 12243466
1893 Armour And Company Carcass Chicago Factory Hanging Industry Killing Meat Meatpacking Pork Stereograph
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This photograph captures a significant moment in the history of Chicago's meatpacking industry. Taken in 1893, it showcases factory workers diligently sticking hogs at the renowned Armour and Company meatpacking house located within the Union Stock Yards. The image provides a glimpse into the bustling interior of this late 19th-century facility, where men toiled away amidst hanging carcasses. The composition exudes a sense of rawness and grit, reflecting the demanding nature of their work. Each worker is fully engaged in their task, showcasing their expertise as they handle each hog with precision. The sheer scale of this operation is evident from the numerous pigs suspended from above, awaiting further processing. This stereograph offers us an invaluable window into an era when Chicago was known as one of America's major industrial hubs. It serves as a testament to the pivotal role played by meatpacking houses like Armour and Company in driving economic growth during that time. As we gaze upon this historic photograph today, we are reminded of the immense labor that went into providing sustenance for countless individuals across North America. It stands as both a tribute to these diligent workers who shaped our culinary landscape and a reminder of how far our society has progressed since then.
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