Saco Valley Canning Co., Belfast, Me. Cook Studio Belfast Me.

Saco Valley Canning Co., Belfast, Me. Cook Studio Belfast Me.

"Saco Valley Canning Co., Belfast, Me. Cook Studio Belfast Me." "Saco Valley Canning Co. Packers Yankee Cream Corn Portland Maine" The Saco Valley Canning Company constructed this facility in 1911. As of 1914, there were 42 employees canning vegetables, particularly Yankee Cream Corn at the factory. The company declares bankruptcy and closes its doors in 1932. History from the Republican Journal Industrial Section 1923 This factory is one of seven operated by the Saco Valley Canning Company, the main offices being in Portland. It was erected in 1910 and is one of the largest factories owned by the company. During an average season it is operated from the last of July through Thanksgiving, employing 50 to 65 men and women. Corn, blueberries, apples and string beans are some of the products canned. Around a million cans are used in an ordinary season to take care of these different items. This factory is recognized as one of the most sanitary canning establishments in the state, and the quality of its products holds an unsurpassed reputation throughout all sections of the country. The efficient management of the factory is under A. L. Rondeau, superintendent, who has been in the packing business over a period of twenty-five years and has been associated with this factory since its erection. The foreman is Herbert Payson and the weigher and bookkeeper William H. Bray, both residents of Belfast. The benefits derived by the farmers living in the vicinity of Belfast on account of having a factory where they can dispose of their products is seemingly appreciated as shown by their increased interest in supporting the factory at all times. The assistance rendered by the people of Belfast in always talking about the factory so enthusiastically shows the very friendly feelings that exist. The fact that last year over fifty-seven thousand dollars was paid out locally to people and around Belfast shows clearly that this canning plant well warrants a continuation of the most active support.