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It was created by engineers employed by Gustavus F. Swift for the transportation of meat. Swift sold cattle but saw flaws in the industry so wanted to be able to do it all from Chicago. Once it was developed, Swift could slaughter, butcher, and pack meat that could now be shipped all across America.
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Why was the refrigerated railcar invented for?
the refrigerated railroad car was invented because the food needed to be cold on trips on the rail road.
When was the refrigerated railroad car invented?
1879 I think
Who invented the sleeping rail road car?
George Pullman invented it
Who was Gustavus swift?
Gustuvas Swift is an inventor from the 1800's who invented the refrigerated railroad car
What led to the growth of the meatpacking indurstry in the Midwest?
Refrigerated (cold) rail cars (:
How is lettuce transported?
Cardboard boxes by truck or rail, refrigerated containers
What led to the growth of the meatpacking in the Midwest?
Refrigerated (cold) rail cars (:
What happened for first time after the transcontinental railroad was built?
the invention of refrigerated rail cars.
What did the refrigerated rail cars have an impact on?
It impacted the transportation and availability of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Who invented metro rail and where?
HGMH
Innovator of the refrigerated freight car?
Gustavus Swift. Innovated the refrigerated freight car for shipping meat, and is the founder of the Meat Packing Firm.
What was also invented with the zipper?
rail roads
