However , this early era of prosperity was short lived ; the completion of the Corinth Canal in 1893 challenged the predominance of its port .
It was the main centre for the organisation of production of raisin , offering warehouse , banking and insurance services .
This early era of prosperity was short lived ; the completion of the Corinth Canal in 1893 challenged the predominance of centre 's port .
It was the main centre for the organisation of production of raisin , offering warehouse , banking and insurance services .