BANGOR DAILY NEWS • October 19, 2022
The B&M Baked Bean cannery, a longtime staple in Portland, has been designated as an historic landmark. The factory overlooking Casco Bay was built in 1913, and Burnham and Morrill Co. started producing canned baked beans in the 1920s. The factory ceased production of its canned goods in 2021. The 13.5 acre property was purchased by Northeastern University to turn the space into offices, classrooms and research space. It will serve as a satellite location of the Roux Institute. The former cannery will be preserved and used as a business space.