Prior to the 1964 earth quake, Cordova was considered the "Razor Clam Capital of the World". Clams were delivered to local canneries for processing.

A fishing boat delivers clams to a scow.

A postcard spoof on Cordova's clamming industry.

Halibut fishing has been a Cordova mainstay for many years. Photos circa 1940 & 1950.

 

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