Aunty's Blueberry Cannery, Marion, Maine

Photograph

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Dennys River Historical Society

Aunty's Blueberry Cannery in Marion, Maine 1923-24: Workers at Aunty's Products Cannery in Marion, Maine pose for their picture during the 1923-24 season, in this photograph from June Davis and published by the Quoddy Tides.
Aunty's Blueberry Cannery in Marion, Maine 1923-24

Workers at Aunty's Products Cannery in Marion, Maine pose for their picture during the 1923-24 season, in this photograph from June Davis and published by the Quoddy Tides.

Name/Title

Aunty's Blueberry Cannery, Marion, Maine

Description

Workers at Aunty's Products Cannery in Marion, Maine pose for their picture during the1923-24 season, in this photograph loaned by June Davis and published by the Quoddy Tides.

Context

Aunty's Sweetened Blueberries once operated a canning factory in Marion where workers picked over the blueberries by hand, cooked them in open kettles, and ladled them into glass jars that were sealed by machine. They were transported by train to markets in Boston and elsewhere. Operating in the 1920's and 30's the factory employed fifty or more workers during the canning season.

Collection

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Web Links and URLs

Aunty's Canning Jar