Gustavus Franklin Swift - Wikipedia
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OverviewBiographyChicago and the birth of the meat-packing industryAdvent of the refrigerator car"Everything but the squeal"Vertical integrationNotesFurther readingGustavus Franklin Swift, Sr. (June 24, 1839 – March 29, 1903) was an American business executive. He founded a meat-packing empire in the Midwest during the late 19th century, over which he presided until his death. He is credited with the development of the first practical ice-cooled railroad car, which allowed his company to ship dressed meats to all parts of the country and abroad, usherin… Education: High School Spouse: Annie Maria Higgins
Education: High School
Spouse: Annie Maria Higgins
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