Boyd's Packing House was the first packing house in Omaha, Nebraska.(1898) Chicago Securities. Volume 8. Chicago Directory Company. p 197. 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."Boyd's Packing House", Andreas' History of Nebraska. Retrieved 8/28/10. Boyd sold his plant in 1887."James E. Boyd", Omaha Illustrated. Retrieved 8/28/10.
See also History of Omaha, Nebraska Economy of Omaha, Nebraska
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External links "Historic photo of Hammond Packing Plant"