Front of the Salz Leathers building

The front of the historic Salz Leathers building remained unchanged for over 140 years. The lettering was more recent. It read in full, "A.K. Salz Company" and featured the company logo for "Salz California Saddle Leather." An unnamed employee stood in an upper window. The tannery was located along the San Lorenzo River on River Street/Highway 9, just north of Highway 1.

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-039

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. “Front of the Salz Leathers building.” 1954. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/9965. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.