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A leading national meatpacking firm by the 1880s, Swift & Co. adopted a practice of opening branch plants nearer the source of supply. Attracted to Texas by the state's vast livestock herds, the company chose this site for a new operation as a result of efforts by the Fort Worth Stock Yards Company. The plant opened in 1903 and soon had a dramatic impact on the economy of the city and the state. It also spawned several support businesses, including a railway company and publishing firm. The Swift plant remained in operation until 1971.
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: Armour & Company; Niles City
Location: E Exchange Ave and Packers St, Fort Worth [MAP]
A leading national meatpacking firm by the 1880s, Swift & Co. adopted a practice of opening branch plants nearer the source of supply. Attracted to Texas by the state's vast livestock herds, the company chose this site for a new operation as a result of efforts by the Fort Worth Stock Yards Company. The plant opened in 1903 and soon had a dramatic impact on the economy of the city and the state. It also spawned several support businesses, including a railway company and publishing firm. The Swift plant remained in operation until 1971.
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: Armour & Company; Niles City
Location: E Exchange Ave and Packers St, Fort Worth [MAP]
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