{"product_id":"1878-great-union-stock-yards-chicago-print","title":"1878 Great Union Stock Yards Chicago Print - Rascher Meatpacking Industry Cattle Panorama - Gilded Age - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1878 Chicago Union Stock Yards Print - Industrial Wall Art. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawn by Charles Rascher and published in 1878 by Walsh and Company of Chicago, this panoramic bird's-eye view presents the Great Union Stock Yards sprawling across seventy-five acres on the city's south side. Covered pens, open corrals, and fifty miles of track fill the vast grounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpened on Christmas Day 1865, the yards consolidated nine smaller operations into a single facility that transformed the American meat trade. The daily capacity reached a staggering 25,000 head of cattle, 160,000 hogs, 10,000 sheep, and 1,000 horses arriving from ranches across the western plains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe operation made Chicago the undisputed meatpacking capital of the world, drawing massive investment from firms like Armour, Swift, and Morris. Refrigerated railcars developed during the 1870s carried dressed beef to Eastern markets, eliminating the need to ship live animals thousands of miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction provides insight into an enterprise that fed a growing nation and reshaped agriculture from the Great Plains to the Atlantic seaboard. Considered among the finest views of American industry from the era, it brings bold commercial heritage to any office, study, or living room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":67573538390205,"sku":"ENMAP0784_1824L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":67573538422973,"sku":"ENMAP0784_2430L","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1QXf2ZFJLqiivGk9dHzuaIY1aljHyuC96_w1000.jpg?v=1790396920","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1878-great-union-stock-yards-chicago-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}