Sepia Saturday

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This was the M R Craig Meat Market, before the devastating fire of 16 Jan 1906, that destroyed many businesses in downtown Russellville, AR.






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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

That's an interesting old photo. I'm glad we no longer have to see such vivid reminders of where meat comes from.

[(Anonymous)]

I wonder if the men with their hats are customers selecting their meats or inspectors. The butchers appear to be at attention.

Pat

[(Anonymous)]

It's a long while since I saw scales like that. It's an impressive meat counter as well.

Bob Scotney

[(Anonymous)]

What an interesting photo! It all looks very posed.

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Sawdust used to cover the floor of butcher shops. Renewed every day, they swept it up for this photo I think,

Sepia Saturday

[(Anonymous)]

This is an amazing photo, and it's just incredible how they had that meat just hanging around in the open! Karen S.