Benton Smith finishing off a bear skin at the Marlinton Tannery located on the Greenbrier River in Marlinton, W.Va. Tannery opened in 1903, closed in 1970.
Benton Smith hanging finished leather at the Marlinton Tannery located on the Greenbrier River in Marlinton, W.Va. Tannery opened in 1903, closed in 1970.
Benton Smith smoothing and drying tanned leather, called the "setting process," at the Marlinton Tannery located on the Greenbrier River in Marlinton, W.Va. Tannery opened in 1903, closed in 1970.
Benton Smith turning hides in lime solution at the Marlinton Tannery located on the Greenbrier River in Marlinton, W.Va. Tannery opened in 1903, closed in 1970.
C&O Track Crew at Stony Bottom, W.Va. Shows six young men on small car in front of what appears to be a store. Sign on left says "Agent for Long Wear Shoes." Part of Stony Bottom rail sign visible at right of photo.
The C&O - Chesapeake and Ohio - Railroad Depot in Marlinton, W.Va. Two agents standing in front. Freight sitting on the platform. Sign over window reads "Western Union Telegraph and Cable Office." Sign by door reads "Adams Express Company". Below is…