Description
Born in the Wellfleet, Lorenzo Dow Baker became a ship’s captain and an international fruit trader, who created the modern banana production industry. His fruit trading business began, while docked in Jamaica for repairs to his ship, damaged in a storm. He purchased green bananas and coconuts, to fill the empty hull, which he took to New York and sold at a profit. Lorenzo Dow Baker formed the United Fruit Company which is now known as Chiquita Brands International. Recognized as the father of tourism in Wellfleet, he built the 62 room Chequessett Inn, on Mercantile Wharf.
The Beach House, also known as the Elephant House, was built by Lorenzo Baker’s son as a summer home. The unique design was based on a house he had seen during his travels. The house sits on Chequessett Bluff across from where the Chequessett Inn, a 62 room hotel was built on a wharf in 1902. The inn was ruined by chunks of ice crushing the pier’s pilings in 1934. The Great Depression crippled Wellfleet’s economy and the grand hotel was never rebuilt.
This Lorenzo Dow Baker History Mug is part of our Author series which includes many unique individuals who shaped our world through their actions.
The biographical History Mugs were created to teach and inspire individuals to learn about our diverse and interesting history. The biographies were researched and written by history enthusiast, Robert Compton. He colorized most of the historic photos and images used on the mugs, which were originally black and white or sepia tone. The images and biographies are imprinted on mugs at his studio in rural Vermont.
- Mugs are food and microwave safe.
- To preserve photographic quality we recommend hand washing.
- Mugs are usually shipped within 3-5 days.
- Shipping charges are lower when buying multiple mugs.
