Contributed by Lubec Historical Society
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
- Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 13 cm x 20.2 cm
- Local Code: Lubec Historical Society
- Object Type: Image
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- Canned fish industry--Maine--Lubec
- Employees
- Fish canneries--Maine--Lubec
- Food industry--Maine--Lubec
- Group portraits
- Laborers
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Lubec Historical Society135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652
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