Hovden Cannery

11/04/2019

This weekend!

Learn more about K Hovden and Cannery Row history from an actual relative of Hovden himself.

12/28/2018

Monterey History Slam winners, including yours truly, presenting at the Monterey Library. The first section is a brief Knut Hovden biography. Enjoy!

The other presentations are by Jeff Rothal and Don Kohrs, hosted by Tim Thomas and produced by the City of Monterey.

05/29/2018

Knut Hovden's story, as told to West Coast Fisheries magazine, September 1930. In the comments (on the Hovden Cannery page): more than you ever wanted to know about Monterey's largest sardine cannery. Numbers. Details. Fun stuff.

03/31/2018

Come hear about Knut Hovden, the King of Cannery Row, along with other stories from Monterey's fascinating past - at the History Slam:

Like history? Know more than your average bear? Join us on April 29, 10 AM- 4PM for the “History Slam”! It will be a fun and engaging opportunity to explore the rich and unique history of the Monterey Bay area. The National Steinbeck Center and the …

03/22/2018

Interior View Of Three Double Packing Tables Of The Main At Hovden Cannery 1927 Photograph by California Views Mr Pat Hathaway Archives

03/14/2018

In the 1930's, state legislators listened to their constituents. Especially when they contributed so generously...

This is the tumultuous infancy of California's marine protection legislation.

02/27/2018

02/27/2018

K. Hovden claims to have left Norway on February 18, 1904. Funny how he gave testimony in Norway on February 19, 1904, denying responsibility for the great fire of Aalesund - for which he was likely responsible. Insurance fraud is the rumor....

02/26/2018

Hovden's other cannery: