Discover a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century American industry with this vintage linen postcard depicting the sprawling Union Stock Yards in Chicago, Illinois. The aerial view captures the immense scale of operations, showcasing countless pens filled with livestock, ready for processing. Dominant in the background are the iconic factory buildings of major meatpacking giants, prominently featuring the \"ARMOUR\" and \"SWIFTS PREMIUM HAM & BACON\" signs, testaments to Chicago\'s historic role as a global meat production hub.This \"C.T. Art-Colortone\" postcard, produced by the renowned Curt Teich & Co., Inc., is a prime example of the distinctive linen texture popular during its era. The reverse side provides a detailed description of the stockyards\' impressive statistics, noting its 400-acre expanse, daily receipt of over 1,000 cars of livestock, and an astounding $2,000,000 worth of daily sales. This collectible piece offers a unique historical record of a vital economic center and a bygone era of American commerce.
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