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Chicago Plant, Swift & Company
Filename: 918_11_R58864.jpg
Size: 3232 x 2030 (1.9MB)
Date: 11th October 2010
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Copyright Status: Public Domain
Source: UIG CULTURAL HERITAGE
© Cultural Heritage Images/Universal Images Group
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Chicago Plant, Swift & Company
Postcard shoeing birds eye view of the Swift plant and surrounding area
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Media ID 9751489
© Cultural Heritage Images/Universal Images Group
1915 Area Chicago Company Plant Postcard Surrounding Swift Shoeing
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the bustling city of Chicago in 1915. The postcard showcases a mesmerizing birds-eye view of the renowned Swift & Company plant, nestled amidst the vibrant surroundings of this iconic American metropolis. As our eyes wander across the image, we are instantly transported to an era where industrialization was at its peak. The sprawling plant dominates the landscape, with its towering chimneys billowing smoke into the sky, symbolizing progress and productivity. It is a testament to Chicago's role as a hub for innovation and economic growth during that time. The surrounding area comes alive in intricate detail; streets teeming with horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles, while pedestrians bustle along sidewalks lined with quaint shops and buildings that bear witness to bygone architecture. While this photograph does not focus on Swift & Company itself or mention any commercial use, it offers viewers a glimpse into an important chapter of Chicago's history. It reminds us of how industries like meatpacking played a significant role in shaping cities like Chicago into what they are today. Through this evocative postcard print, UIG allows us to appreciate both the grandeur of industrial progress and the charm of urban life in early 20th-century America.
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