Upon the death of Mr. Butler in 1869, Mr. Read bought his interest from the heirs, and also A. C. Crandall’s interest. In 1871 Mr. Jonathan Brooks bought in, and later D. J. Barber also purchased an interest. The firm was now known as C. H. Read & Co. In 1875 Mr. Barber bought Mr. Read’s interest, firm Brooks & Barber, and when Mr. Brooks died in 1875 Mr. Barber purchased his interest from the heirs. The firm is known now as D. J. Barber.

In 1843 Benjamin Dean bought the house and lot adjoining Eagle bridge for $700, and erected a building, 34x40 feet for a tannery. In 1844 he sold the premises to S. M. Dean who carried on the business until 1847, when Ira Bennett bought the property. He soon sold it to L. Bartlett and A. P. Butler for $3,000, who conducted the business until 1850. In 1851 Mr. Butler formed a copartnership with Crandall & Bennett, and both tanneries were carried until 1855, when Mr. Butler sold his entire interest to Crandall & Bennett. In 1856 S. E. & H.N. Dean, of South Adams, became part owners and so continued until 1859, when the property passed into the hands of Smtih & Amidon, and was discontinued as a tannery.