Berton Smith (left) and Morgan McClure (right) grinding bark to be used in tanning hides at the Marlinton Tannery located on the Greenbrier River in Marlinton, W.Va. Tannery opened in 1903, closed in 1970.
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.
Bob (George Robert) Gay with his grandmother, Lucy Livesay (m. Levi Gay, Sr) on street in Marlinton, W.Va. Wood sidewalk, fire hydrant and 2-story houses are visible in photo.
Camden Avenue looking north from Main Street in Marlinton W.Va. Camden Avenue was original name for Second Avenue. Marlinton Hotel is on right hand corner. Odd Fellows Building is on left hand corner.
Four unknown children and young girl posing with book on the front porch of the Frank and Hunter House overlooking the Greenbrier River in Marlinton, W.Va. River seen from the porch
Church Picnic, possibly at the Old Log Church on Jerico Road near Marlinton. Steve and Harvey Bright are pictured at left. 5th from left on the ground is Gertrude Duffield Walker (1883-1972). 4th from right on the ground is Maryetta Duffield…
Fannie Golden of Marlinton, kneeling in front of Clint Yeager of Bartow. Marlinton Graded School in background. Caption: "A Leap Year Proposal Undecided"
Close-up of hands working on a leather belt at the Marlinton Tannery located on the Greenbrier River in Marlinton, W.Va. Tannery opened in 1903, closed in 1970.
Colorized postcard: Union Tanning Company Plant on upper Camden Avenue (now Second Ave) beside the Greenbrier River in Marlinton, W.Va. Published by Marlinton Drug Store.