Stock Yard Collection

Union Stockyards entrance, Chicago, 1890s
Entrance to the Union Stockyards, Chicago, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

The Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago, c.1878
1575298 The Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago, c.1878; (add.info.: The Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago, including pack houses, fertilizer factories, slaughterhouses and other businesses)

Australian Emigration (engraving)
1612096 Australian Emigration (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australian Emigration. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 April 1850)

Cattle loaded on the railroad at Abilene, Kansas, 1870s
Loading Texas cattle on the Union Pacific Railway at Abilene, Kansas, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Historic image in black and white of cattle in Union Stock Yards in Chicago, circa 1900; Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Stock yards, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, in the late 19th century. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of the Most Noted Scenes of

Union Stockyards, Chicago, 1890s
Cattle pens at the Union Stockyards, Chicago, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

CHICAGO: STOCKYARDS, 1878. Entrance to the Union Stockyards, at the time the largest in stockyard in the world, at Chicago, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1878

CHICAGO: STOCKYARDS, 1868. Color engraving, 1868

Sheep farming, polytunnel sheep buildings and steel shed on modern farm beside coast, Scotland, september

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A stock yard is a bustling hub of activity where livestock are bought, sold, and traded. Cattle, sheep, pigs, and other animals are brought in from farms and ranches to be inspected, sorted, and auctioned off to buyers looking to replenish their herds or start new ones. The air is filled with the sounds of mooing cows, bleating sheep, and squealing pigs as they move through pens and chutes. Farmers haggle over prices while brokers keep a close eye on market trends. It's a chaotic but essential part of the agricultural industry where livelihoods are made and lost with each transaction. The stock yard is not just a place for commerce; it's also a community gathering spot where farmers catch up on gossip, share tips on animal care, and swap stories about life on the land. Despite its rough exterior, there's an undeniable sense of camaraderie among those who work in this rugged world of dust and dung. In the end, the stock yard represents more than just a marketplace - it's a symbol of hard work, tradition, and resilience in the face of an ever-changing world.