Lopez, Elmer & Co. in Biloxi, Mississippi

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Lopez, Elmer & Co.

N. of Bayview Avenue at Reynoir St, Biloxi, MS, USA

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Established in 1881 at Biloxi by Lazaro Lopez and F. W. Elmer, this concern was the first seafood canning factory in the Deep South. Lopez, Elmer & Co. gave rise to one of Mississippi's most successful industries.

Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00