Industry | Pork processing |
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Founded | 1872Omaha, Nebraska, United States | in
Founder | James E. Boyd |
Defunct | 1882 |
Fate | Sold |
Boyd's Packing House was the first packing house in Omaha, Nebraska.[1] Founded by Irish-born James Boyd in 1872, the plant processed pork initially. The plant was destroyed by fire January 18, 1880, and was rebuilt much larger.[2] Boyd sold his plant in 1887.[3]