Site of Brell's tannery, Great Western Highway, Werrington
1987
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This view is believed be where some of the tanning pits remain. Martin Brell's tannery was one of the major tanneries in the St Marys district. In 1907 he employed 15 men and was treating an average of 450 hides a week. Brell's tannery closed in 1934 following the death of Martin Brell.
Title:
Site of Brell's tannery, Great Western Highway, Werrington
Date of work:
1987
Search dates:
01 Jan 1987 - 31 Dec 1987
Reference number:
6915
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Photographs
Part of:
Series: General Photographic Collection
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
General notes:
Reproduced from the St Marys Industrial Heritage Study by Annette Green in association with Wendy Thorp.
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Record number:
312266