This blog is dedicated to tracking the history of New York Cities famous Meatpacking District. The Meatpacking District is far different nowadays from its past. This was once a place dedicated to the production and selling of meat. The District nowadays is home to top designer brands, tech company headquarters, fancy hotels, condos and nightclubs. This blog will focus on the meatpacking districts history from when it was created in the 1800’s to the current year of 2015. The District has changed significantly, effecting many people both positively and negatively.