St. Michaels in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Michaels Packing Company Warehouse
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 24, 2019
1. St. Michaels Packing Company Warehouse Marker
When the St. Michaels Packing Company constructed this building in 1933, the Great Depression was at its height. To economize, the company bought a freight terminal in nearby Claiborne, Maryland from Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Company, which the BC&A no longer needed.
The St. Michaels Packing Company disassembled the structure and rebuilt it in a new configuration here, next to their cannery on the end of Navy Point. At the height of the tomato season, cans straight out of the steamer were piled in this building until they could be shipped to market.
Erected by Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 38° 47.273′ N, 76° 13.196′ W. Marker is in St. Michaels, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker is on Mill Street east of Burns Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 North Talbot Street, Saint Michaels MD 21663, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chesapeake Bay Small Craft (here, next to this marker); Smith Island Crabbing Skiff (here, next to this marker); Kennedy M. Fitzgerald (a few steps from this
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 24, 2019
2. St. Michaels Packing Company Warehouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
