Contributed by Lubec Historical Society
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Description
R.J. Peacock bought controlling interest in the Gun Rock Packing Company in 1894 and became manager. He ran the company until 1898 when he sold to The Continental Sardine Company. Later, Peacock regained control of the company and, in 1918, started a new factory on the site named R.J. Peacock Canning Company. The company also constructed housing for their workers. The company is currently (2009) in operation.
About This Item
- Title: Old Gun Rock Can Shop, Lubec, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Town: Lubec
- County: Washington
- State: ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 13 cm x 20.2 cm
- Local Code: Lubec Historical Society
- Collection: Lubec Historical Society
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Lubec Historical Society135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652
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LC Subject Headings
- Canned fish industry--Maine--Lubec
- Employees
- Fish canneries--Maine--Lubec
- Food industry--Maine--Lubec
- Group portraits
- Laborers
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