Historic Canton
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flyingmoose
N 39° 15.792 W 076° 34.116
18S E 364673 N 4347157
Located at the intersection of South Clinton Street and Keith Avenue.
Waymark Code: WM17MQ9
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2023
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in the 1870's, the Canton waterfront was buzzing with activity. South Clinton Street was lined with facilities operated by the canton company, fertilizer industry and the railroads. In the 1920's, the founder of Rukert Terminals corp. W.G.N. "Cap" Rukert began developing a marine terminal in fells point. Looking to expand and seeing the potential in Canton, Cap set his sights on the Clinton street waterfront. After acquiring land from the railroads in the '90s, 40s, and '50s, he then transformed the pier 5 and Lazaretto facilities into modern marine terminals. He is remembered for his singular focus and relentless drive to improve and attract business to the port of Baltimore. Cap's son Norman Rukert Sr. not only guided and grew the company, but he was also a historian committed to celebrating the rich history of Baltimore. he authored five books about the port and surrounding neighborhoods in 1985. The nearby Lazaretto Lighthouse was rebuilt and dedicated to his memory
in 2021, the 3rd and 4th generations and dedicated employees of Rukert terminals continued to carry out Cap's vision to expand and modernize the port of Baltimore. a century after its founding, Rukert terminals is a worldwide leader in the maritime terminal industry and a thriving example of the private sector approach to business
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