 The Hoonah Packing Company ("HPC"), built in 1912, was one of eight canneries operating in the area during the early twentieth century, representing Hoonah's major industry at the time.HPC was sold several times until coming to be owned by Wards Cove Packing, which also owned Hoonah Trading.The cannery ceased operating in 1954, but continued to see use by commercial fishermen for storing and repairing their boats and gear.