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Gustavus Swift, US industrialist C016 / 8870
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Gustavus Swift, US industrialist C016 / 8870
Gustavus Franklin Swift (1839-1903), US industrialist and pioneer of the meat-packing industry. Swift worked in the livestock and animal slaughtering business from the age of 14. After earlier ventures, he established Swift and Company in Chicago in 1885. Using new refrigeration technology, rail and production line methods, he revolutionized the industry and made his fortune. This 1901 photograph is courtesy of Swift and Company. It was published in The Epic of Industry (1926), volume 5 of The Pageant of America: A Pictorial History of the United States. This was a 15-volume series that commemorated 150 years since the founding of the USA in 1776
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1900s Businessman Food Industry Industrialist Inventor Logistics North American Packaging Pioneer Portrait Production Line Supply The Pageant Of America Trains Volume 5 1901 Gustave Meat Packing Railway Transport Refrigeration Swift And Company
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This photograph captures the essence of Gustavus Swift, a prominent figure in American industrial history. Gustavus Franklin Swift, an ingenious inventor and pioneer of the meat-packing industry, is depicted in this 1901 portrait. Born in 1839, he dedicated his life to revolutionizing the way livestock was processed and transported. At just 14 years old, Swift embarked on his journey in the livestock business. After various ventures, he established Swift and Company in Chicago in 1885. It was here that he harnessed new refrigeration technology, rail systems, and production line methods to transform the meat-packing industry forever. The image showcases a determined man with a visionary gaze - someone who understood the power of technological advancements for efficient supply chains. With trains symbolizing progress behind him, it is evident that Swift's impact extended far beyond mere packaging techniques. Published as part of The Pageant of America: A Pictorial History of the United States series in 1926 (volume 5), this photograph serves as a testament to Gustavus Swift's contribution to American industry during its formative years. Today we remember Gustavus F. Swift not only as an influential businessman but also as an emblematic figure who shaped logistics within the food industry through his innovative use of refrigerated railcars and railway transport. This print from Science Photo Library offers us a glimpse into history - reminding us how one individual can leave an indelible mark on society through their ingenuity and determination.
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