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History on the cannery built in 1877

Item Type: 
History File Notes
Place: 
Cock Robin Island
TEXT: 
Cannery built in 1877 at lower end of Cock Robin Island on the south band of the Eel. Built by Cutting Packing Co. of San Francisco. Expanded in 1878 - had a capacity of 10,000 cans a day. 1 can is 1 pound.
Key Words: 
Cannery Building, Cock Robin Island