Kake Cannery, Historic salmon cannery in Kake, Alaska, US
Kake Cannery is a historic salmon processing facility in Alaska with warehouses, processing buildings, and worker housing. The structures connect via wooden walkways built on pilings that extend over the water.
The facility developed between 1912 and 1940 as a major salmon processing center on the coast. It rose during a period when fishing was Alaska's largest industry and a source of significant wealth.
People from China, Japan, the Philippines, Korea, Mexico, and African-American communities worked side by side at this facility. Their presence shaped the local identity and remains visible in the stories connected to the site.
The site requires careful planning and preparation before visiting. Visitors should be aware of its remote location and ongoing restoration work that may affect access or viewing areas.
The facility preserves original industrial machinery including conveyor belts, funnels, and large pressure cookers called retorts. This equipment demonstrates the salmon canning technology of the early 20th century.
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