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Which cow towns were shipping points from which cattle were sent to packing houses in Chicago?
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What did cities in the Midwest become centers for?
Slaughter houses and meat packing
Does Chicago go with cattle ranching or homesteading?
It goes with ranching since it was the destination for the stockyards and major slaughter houses for the eastern market.
What are some examples of houses made from shipping containers?
Houses can be made from shipping containers. Some examples of houses made from shipping containers include a warehouse to store items or even a living house where one can sleep, eat, and have fun in. In addition, houses made from shipping containers can be stacked to make two, three, and more floors.
What are the Chicago Bulls named after?
Up until the 1970s, the city of Chicago had what was called "the stockyards". These were slaughter houses, located on the south side of town, where cattle were brought in by railroad, slaughtered, and send out by railroad to be sold as beef products. With this history, it's understandable why the city's basketball team would choose to name their team players after the male cattle, bulls.
Do they have houses in Chicago?
Yes, they do.
Why don't we ship live cattle to cities all over the country?
We ship to meat houses by trucks. Shipping live animals is hard to do these days. The railroad doesn't stop or go to all places today and it is cheaper to do it locally.
What companies use slaughter houses?
Meat packing companies such as Cargill, XL Foods, etc.
Why did cattle ranching become profitable in the 1870?
Cattle ranching became more profitable in the 1870s because of the railroad. It cost much less to send cattle or their meat using the railroad.
Where can I find halfway houses in chicago?
Here's a list that's focused on halfway houses for alchol and drugs: http://www.sober.com/directory/Halfway+Houses/Illinois/Chicago-Page1.html
Why was Chicago so important to the Cattle Drive?
Because Chicago had the stockyards, the slaughter houses and the transportation hub to convert beef on the hoof to steak in the store to the anxious eastern customers. Rarely mentioned as a part of this commerce is the ice supply which was in itself was a major industry in the Great Lakes area.
Do farmers make things with cattle and houses?
No. Houses are used to live in, and cattle are used to generate profit, put beef in the freezer and maybe get milk from, if they have a dairy cow for that purpose. Other than that, your question makes no sense whatsoever.
Where can you find houses for rent in Chicago?
You can check with your local real estate agency, local newspaper listings, and free brochures for houses for rent in Chicago. You can also call Chicago's Chamber of Commerce for businesses that can help you find rental housing in Chicago.
