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1870 TANNERY

Program
NYS Historic
Subject
Industry & Commerce
Location
925 Main Street, Vestal, NY
Lat/Long
42.07188, -76.04664
Grant Recipient
Town of Vestal
Historic Marker

1870 TANNERY

Inscription

1870 TANNERY
EZEKIEL CLARK TANNED SHEEP
HIDES HERE IN THIRTY-SIX
VATS OF HEMLOCK BARK.
LAST OWNER U.S. LEATHER
CLOSED BUSINESS CA. 1900.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2017

Built in 1870, this tannery located in the Town of Vestal, was a massive operation. Ezekiel Clark tanned sheep hides in 36 vats of hemlock bark. Later the tannery became the United States Leather Company. The business closed by 1900.