Union Stock Yards, Chicago. c.1900 (postcard)

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Union Stock Yards, Chicago. c.1900 (postcard)

2068816 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: USA. Carte postale, USA, ver 1900. Coll. Part.
Geography. USA. Whiskey Row in the Union Stock Yars (meatpacking district), Chicago. Postcard, USA, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

Media ID 38099360

© © CCI / Bridgeman Images

Agricultural Scene Alcool Amerique Du Nord Boucherie Butcher Classe Ouvriere Drank Meat Nourriture Ouvrier Worker Trading Viande Whisky Working Class Booze

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This vintage postcard print of Union Stock Yards in Chicago circa 1900 captures a snapshot of America's bustling meatpacking district. Known as "Whiskey Row," this scene depicts the intersection of agriculture, commerce, and working-class life in the heart of the city. The image showcases a time when the stockyards were at their peak, with workers bustling about and trading goods amidst towering buildings and smokestacks. The aroma of fresh meat fills the air, while nearby establishments offer respite with glasses of whiskey for weary laborers. In this historic photograph, we see a glimpse into a bygone era where food supply chains were essential to sustaining growing cities like Chicago. The vibrant colors and details bring to life the daily hustle and bustle that defined this iconic location. As we reflect on this image from over a century ago, we are reminded of the integral role that places like Union Stock Yards played in shaping American industry and culture. It serves as a poignant reminder of our agricultural roots and the hardworking individuals who helped build our nation.

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