Armour's Electric Trolley (1897 Original Black & White Film)

This fascinating black and white film from 1897 takes you behind the scenes of the Armour & Co. meatpacking empire in Chicago. Witness the innovative private electric railway system used to transport goods within their vast yards. This silent clip, part of the Erie Railroad Series, offers a glimpse into a rarely seen aspect of late 19th-century industrial operations.

Source :
Heise, W., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1897) Armour's Electric Trolley. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694146