Norm Lezin had regular tannery tours, that extended into the millennium era planning for the Tannery Art Center. (Ross Eric Gibson collection)

For the life of the tannery, plumbing and electrical lines were placed wherever was convenient. This is a remarkable “plumbers knot” interwoven with bewildering intricacy. (Ross Eric Gibson collection)

Pathways were inserted higgledy piggledy where needed, like this one, resembling an industrial version of “The Bridge of Signs.” (Ross Eric Gibson collection)

Cowabunga, dudes! The Dead Cow was a popular tannery gift shop of leather products and specialty hides for home crafts. (Ross Eric Gibson collection)

In 2005 through 2006, artist Kirby Scudder installed giant cows throughout the old tannery, calling his art “Cow Haus.” (Ross Eric Gibson coll

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