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Fish flakes, Gloucester, Mass. c1905. Creator: Unknown
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Fish flakes, Gloucester, Mass. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Fish flakes, Gloucester, Mass. c1905
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8 X 10 In Dry Plate Negative Fish Fishing Industry Seafood Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling Fish Flakes district in Gloucester, Massachusetts, around 1905. The image, taken by an unknown photographer, showcases the industrial heart of the thriving fishing industry in this coastal New England town. The Fish Flakes area was renowned for its numerous fish houses, where fish were sorted, cleaned, and prepared for market. In the foreground of the photograph, large piles of fish flakes, or fishmeal, are heaped high against the weathered brick walls of a building. Fish flakes were a byproduct of the fish processing industry, created when fish were reduced to a fine meal through a process of drying and grinding. The resulting meal was used as fertilizer or animal feed, making it an essential component of the region's economy. The Detroit Publishing Company, which produced and distributed this photograph as part of their "Country Life in America" series, captured the scene with remarkable detail. The glass negative image reveals the intricate textures of the fish flakes, the rough-hewn timber of the building, and the fine detail of the windows and doors. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the industrial processes that shaped the fishing industry in Gloucester and the surrounding Essex County during the early 20th century. The photograph's historical significance is further emphasized by its inclusion in the collections of the Library of Congress, making it an important piece of American heritage art and a testament to the rich history of the fishing industry in the United States.
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