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   Western Meat Company, steam-engine next to building.
 


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Caption:   Industry: Western Meat Company, early 1900's, steam engine next to building. Located in the 200 Block of East Grand Ave from 1891-1932. A meatpacking plant that produced beef, pork, and mutton products. One of the major stockholders was Gustavus Swift, and the company became Swift & Company from 1932-1968. It was also affiliated with South San Francisco Union Stockyards.
     
Photo Date:   1900's
     
OwningLibrary:
   South San Francisco Public Library
     
Subjects:  

Industry -- South San Francisco, CA

Stockyards -- South San Francisco, CA
 
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