The packing houses played a vital role in Cambridge’s economy from the late 1800s through the 1950s. In fact, the city faced hard times once they were gone, as so many locals worked in them, canning and packaging many types of food. The packing houses even provided food to the US military during World War II.
Cambridge Time Machine: Going to work at the packing house
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