Forklift at Salz Tannery

The forklift was the modern day replacement for the dray horse. Even into the late 1950's, bark was stored and dried across River Street from the main Salz Tannery complex and transported across River Street/Highway 9 as needed.

Source of information: Jeremy Lezin

Creator: Adams, Ansel

Date: 1954

Type: PHOTO

Coverage:

Santa Cruz (City)
1950s

Rights: This photograph was taken by Ansel Adams and is the property of the Lezin Family. It is displayed here with the permission of the Lezin Family and the Ansel Adams Trust.

Restrictions on Use

Physical Dimensions: 8"x10"

Identifier: LH-aa-011

Economic Development of the City of Santa Cruz 1850-1950: Tanneries
Leather with Personality [A.K. Salz Company]
San Lorenzo Tannery [1896]

Collection

Photograph Collection

Citation

Adams, Ansel. “Forklift at Salz Tannery.” 1954. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/9958. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.