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Kake Cannery
1900's
Kake Cannery was constructed between 1912 and 1940. The site played a key role in the development of the Alaskan salmon-canning industry during the first half of the 20th century. It was the largest cannery in the region and is known for its multi-ethnic workforce. Kake Cannery attracted a large number of immigrants of Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino descent, as well as Korean, Mexican, and African American workers. The cannery also employed Alaska Natives from the local Tlingit population whose fishing skills and knowledge of the region made them one of the cannery's primary salmon providers.
Site connection to the National Historic Preservation Act
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Read aloud by the Juneau Community Charter School 4/5 grade class.
For more information:
National Park Service Quick Facts
Other Sites of Interest:
* Kake Cannery - Library of Congress website *