1877Lewis H. Marchant and Company was established.Economy and Industry, Local Businesses, Maritime & Fishing Industry
Lewis H. Merchant and Company produced wooden crates for storing fish. When in operation, they produced 5,000 wooden crates per day.
Pringle, James R. History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Published by the City of Gloucester Archives Committee and the Ten Pound Island Book Co., 1997. “Shute & Merchant.” Merchant Box Company - pg 1. https://www.shuteandmerchant.com/box-1.html.