Nov 8, 2024, 11:28 AM
Nov 8, 2024, 11:28 AM
Jobbagy Family Ends 125-Year Meatpacking Legacy in Manhattan
- The Meatpacking District has a rich history, once bustling with horses, carriages, and steam trains, which has now changed dramatically.
- The Jobbagy family, who has been part of this industry for generations, is among the last businesses to cease operations in the area.
- The closure symbolizes the end of an era, marking the decline of an industry that has been integral to the district.
After 125 years, the last meatpacking companies in Manhattan's Meatpacking District are closing down. The Jobbagy family has operated in the district since its founding by their Hungarian-immigrant grandfather. John Jobbagy, now 68, reflects on his 54 years in the industry, starting work at just 14. The district, once thriving with activity from horses, carriages, and steam trains, has undergone significant changes over time, transitioning from dirt roads to cobblestone and wooden sheds to brick warehouses. The decision to close reflects a broader acknowledgment by the owners that the meatpacking industry is an aging relic of a bygone era.
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