The Crown Cork and Seal Company's Works, 1890s
File — Box: Legal 47
Identifier: MB1826
Dates
- 1890s
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 145 Linear Feet (145 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Clipping
General
This illustration is of the crown Cork and Seal Company. Foreman and inventor William Painter patents the "crown cork" and starts this company in Baltimore in 1892. He invented a better way to package soft drinks and beer. In 1958 the company closed abrubtly. The Crown complex is still in use by different companies in Greektown in Baltimore.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org