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TANNERY

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A manufacturing complex where the hides of animals are turned into leather, consisting of buildings for fleecing and drying, as well as treatment pits.

Chrome Tannery (Non-Preferred) | Skin Works (Non-Preferred) | Tan Works (Non-Preferred)

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Term Note
ABATTOIR A building where animals are slaughtered for food.
ALUM WORKS A building or group of buildings where the evaporation and crystallisation of sodium aluminium sulphate solution is carried out.
BARK MILL A mill used for stripping the bark from cut tree trunks.
GLUE FACTORY A factory where glue is produced.
LEATHER DRYING SHED A covered area used for the drying of animal hides.
LEATHER FACTORY A factory for the manufacture of leather goods, such as shoes, saddles, etc. Use TANNERY for the manufacture of leather.
TANNING PIT A pit or tank containing chemicals for preserving animal hide.

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