Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards[edit | edit source]
The Union Stock Yards were a series of livestock yards located in the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. They were operational from 1865 to 1971, serving as a central hub for the livestock industry in the United States.
History[edit | edit source]
The Union Stock Yards were established in 1865 by a group of railroad companies. The yards were designed to consolidate the various livestock operations in Chicago, which had become the center of the meatpacking industry in the United States. The yards were located on a 320-acre site in the South Side of Chicago, and were connected to all major railroads in the city.
Operations[edit | edit source]
The Union Stock Yards were designed to handle all aspects of the livestock industry. The yards included pens for holding livestock, slaughterhouses, meatpacking plants, and other facilities. The yards could handle up to 500,000 animals at a time, making it the largest livestock operation in the world.
Impact[edit | edit source]
The Union Stock Yards had a significant impact on the livestock industry in the United States. The yards helped to standardize the meatpacking process, leading to improvements in the quality and safety of meat products. The yards also played a key role in the development of the refrigerated rail car, which allowed for the transport of fresh meat across the country.
Closure[edit | edit source]
The Union Stock Yards closed in 1971, due to changes in the livestock industry and the decline of the railroads. The site of the yards is now home to the Chicago International Produce Market.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Cronon, William. Nature's Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West. W. W. Norton & Company, 1991.
- Pacyga, Dominic A. Chicago: A Biography. University of Chicago Press, 2009.
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Union Stock Yards at the Encyclopedia of Chicago
- Union Stock Yards at the Chicago History Museum
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