Kake Cannery
Also known as Sanborn Cutting Co., Sunny Point Packing Co., Alaska Pacific
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Kake Cannery, at 1.5 mi. south of Kake, was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Dec 9, 1997: one of 33 Landmarks in Alaska. The Register lists it for its maritime history, industry and social history, at the national level. The district takes in 15 historic buildings. The listing covers 12 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 181 MB · National Archives↗Finding Kake Cannery
1.5 mi. south of Kake, Kake
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Kake Cannery
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Kake Cannery
Is Kake Cannery on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 9, 1997 (Register number 97001677).
Is Kake Cannery a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Dec 9, 1997. Alaska has 33 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Kake Cannery?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Kake Cannery?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 181 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75325350 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.