Deas Island Cannery — Delta, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
N 49° 07.585 W 123° 03.535
10U E 495701 N 5441510
John Sullivan Deas, a free black tinsmith, began a salmon cannery at this location in 1873.
Waymark Code: WM9443
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/25/2010
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DEAS ISLAND CANNERY

In 1873 a salmon cannery was established on this site by a free black tinsmith name John Sullivan Deas. Adjacent to one of the best salmon runs, his cannery briefly was the leading producer on the Fraser River.

Delta Heritage Site / G.V.R.D Parks 1982

Type of Marker: Cultural

Type of Sign: Historic Site or Building Marker

Describe the parking that is available nearby: Parking lot within 10 metres

What Agency placed the marker?: Delta Heritage Site / G.V.R.D Parks

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