Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Heading Over to Avalon Island

This amazing Talbot Historical Society H. Robins Hollyday Collection aerial photo of Tighman Island’s Avalon Island was taken in 1931! The entire island was formed from oyster shells discarded overboard by a seafood packing company pier. The Tilghman Packing Company sign is visible on the roof of one of the packing houses.

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