1888 500 Bill Heads T.O. Metcalf & Co. 48 Oliver Street Boston Ma Tag Printers

Description: 1888 found inside the wall of the actual 200 year old building where the business was housed back in 1888.We are selling the actual cooler door used in the icehouse that they used to keep the meat cool. Still preserved and in good shape! Own this piece of our history. Please note we have several of these so you may not get the exact one that is pictured but you will get one in similar condition. The only difference is that they have different hand written names and locations on the tags. here is some info from the web: ST. ALBANS BEEF COMPANY, Near Central Vermont Depot.—The great west has for many years been the chief source of supply for fresh meats. In order, however, to carry live cattle and sheep by rail long distances, they are packed in a car like sardines in a box, making it impossible for the animals to lie down, and they are exposed to the storms of winter and the exhausting heat and sun of summer. The transporting of cattle in this style can have but one result—the animals arrive at the eastern market in a feverish, unhealthy condition, bruised, worn out and with great loss of weight. By killing and dressing the beef in Chicago, the long journey for the live stock is avoided, there is no shrinkage in weight, and good wholesome beef is delivered to the consumers in this market at a much lower price than was possible under the old system. In connection with these remarks we desire to make special mention of the St. Albans Beef Company, commission dealer in Swift's Chicago dressed beef, mutton, pork, etc., whose salesrooms in St. Albans are conveniently located near the Central Vermont passenger depot. The business was established here in 1888, and under the efficient management of Mr. O. R. Swett has been rapidly increasing. They occupy the finest cooler in the state, fitted up with everything necessary for storing and preserving their meat, which is of the very best quality. All orders receive prompt attention, and goods are delivered free of extra charge. The company handle two to four car loads per week.

Price: 28.49 USD

Location: Saint Albans, Vermont

End Time: 2024-10-06T18:39:24.000Z

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