Godcheaux A. Levi

Godcheaux excelled in business management and finance. He served as president of A. Levi & Company Bank, as well as President of the Texas Bankers Association. From 1881-1885 he was treasurer of the "Macaroni Railroad". This New York-Texas-Mexico railway got its name from the 1200 Italian immigrants brought to Texas to work in the construction of the roads.

Mr. Levi was also the secretary-treasurer of the Texas Continental Meat Company. This revolutionary company established in 1883, combined prairie grass, cattle, railroads, and business acumen. It pioneered in the slaughtering and packing of meat and poultry. The company used the first refrigerator cars and manufactured the first oleomargarine and gelatin from animal fats.

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