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J.C. Lore Oyster House, 14430 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, Calvert County, MD
The J. C. Lore Oyster House is a rare, intact example of a vernacular seafood-packing plant dating to the early twentieth century when Maryland was the country`s leading oyster producer. The Lore Oyster House was the second largest of approximately thirty-five oyster packing companies located along the Patuxent River, a Chesapeake Bay tributary. The Lore family operated their business from 1888-1978, making it the longest continuously operating house on the Patuxent River.
J.C. Lore Oyster House, 14430 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, Calvert County, MD
The J. C. Lore Oyster House is a rare, intact example of a vernacular seafood-packing plant dating to the early twentieth century when Maryland was the country`s leading oyster producer. The Lore Oyster House was the second largest of approximately thirty-five oyster packing companies located along the Patuxent River, a Chesapeake Bay tributary. The Lore family operated their business from 1888-1978, making it the longest continuously operating house on the Patuxent River.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
