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Disappearing Art Of Blacksmith Recalled By Lubbock Residents
Avalanche Journal recalls the fading blacksmith trade in Lubbock as modern machinery replaces forge work. Old timers like Tex Atkinson recount anvil shooting and hand hammered shoes while noting only a few smiths remain, including Atkinson at Sixteenth Street and Abe Ussery’s shop.
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Lubbock
C. W. Ratliff
Avalanche-Journal
Autobrie
America
Cocksmith
Nes
George N. Texas
C. D. Hamilton
Dogie Beasley
Yesteryears
Oldsters
Tex” Atkinson
Mr. Atkinson
Atkinson
Lee County
Texas
A. J. Hicks
Ave. G
George N. Atkinson
Sixteenth
George Atkinson
Citizens National Bank
Perry Ussery