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In 1901, local business leaders G.W. Simpson and L.V. Niles began negotiating with Armour & Co., one of the nation's four largest meatpacking firms, to encourage establishment of a branch plant in Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Stock Yards Co. offered land and other incentives and by 1902, construction of a plant just north of this site was underway. The new operation was instrumental in the city's development as the livestock center of the Southwest, creating a number of support businesses. It remained in operation for over 50 years, closing in 1962.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Additional Marker: Armour and Swift Plaza - Sponsored by the North Fort Worth Historical Society
Designated as a State Archeological Landmark in 1987, this plaza honors the meatpacking industry which helped make Fort Worth the livestock center of the Southwest.
In 1901, both meatpackers signed identical contracts with the Fort Worth Stock Yards Company, giving the packers equal capital shars in the livestock company. Together, they established the town sites of North Fort Worth (1902-1909) and later, Niles City (1911-1923).
This plaza is a tribute to the people, many of whom emigrated from foreign countries, and worked for the meatpackers. They settled in north North Fort Worth communities, providing the foundation of our unique ethnic heritage. 1988
See Also: Swift & Company; Niles City
Location: E Exchange Ave and Packers St, Fort Worth [MAP]
In 1901, local business leaders G.W. Simpson and L.V. Niles began negotiating with Armour & Co., one of the nation's four largest meatpacking firms, to encourage establishment of a branch plant in Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Stock Yards Co. offered land and other incentives and by 1902, construction of a plant just north of this site was underway. The new operation was instrumental in the city's development as the livestock center of the Southwest, creating a number of support businesses. It remained in operation for over 50 years, closing in 1962.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Additional Marker: Armour and Swift Plaza - Sponsored by the North Fort Worth Historical Society
Designated as a State Archeological Landmark in 1987, this plaza honors the meatpacking industry which helped make Fort Worth the livestock center of the Southwest.
In 1901, both meatpackers signed identical contracts with the Fort Worth Stock Yards Company, giving the packers equal capital shars in the livestock company. Together, they established the town sites of North Fort Worth (1902-1909) and later, Niles City (1911-1923).
This plaza is a tribute to the people, many of whom emigrated from foreign countries, and worked for the meatpackers. They settled in north North Fort Worth communities, providing the foundation of our unique ethnic heritage. 1988
See Also: Swift & Company; Niles City
Location: E Exchange Ave and Packers St, Fort Worth [MAP]
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