Used in the context of manufacturing and trade, especially in fashion and leather goods. After visiting the tannery, we better understood the leather production process.
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Historical Significance
Points to a historical trade; tanneries were more common when most goods were handmade. The historic district still has remnants of an old tannery.
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Odor Association
Tanneries are often noted for their distinctive smell, due to chemicals used in tanning. You could tell there was a tannery nearby from the strong odor in the air.