A man, likely a railroad employee, stands in the forefront of the station by the tracks. In the background, groups of people lean against the building, perhaps waiting for a train. In the foreground is the switch tower.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Three men harvesting hay in Davis, W. Va.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Scenic view of Blackwater Falls.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A group of people recreate near the "Great Eastern on a dam above Davis, W. Va."
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Saw Mill in Davis, W. Va in the early 1900s.
Grandpa Rupert (with beard, a Civil War Veteran) on the right; back row, 4th from right, Gus Rupert, back row, 8th from right, Thomas Benton Rupert, 9th from right, Mary Rupert Green, 7th from left, Ray Green, 3rd from right, Virginia Green, daughter of James Green Sr. (photographer).
Information inscribed on the back includes "This is a view of the main part of the city. . . The man on there [far right and not identified] is the one who took these views . . . On the hill where he is standing are located the finest residences in the city . . . Seven years ago it was a farm. . . ". See the original postcard for the remaining correspondence.
Unidentified engineer sits at the controls of a locomotive of probably a Chesapeake and Ohio train, looking out the window, down the track. Information on the back includes, "Stephen D. Trail Su. Co. W. V. 2000 From Roy Long Collection".
Group Portrait of Railroad Workers In Front of Engine No. 380
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
Unidentified railroad workers pose in front of Chesapeake and Ohio Engine No.380. The photograph was possibly taken at a depot in Summers County. Information on the back includes: "From Roy Long Coll. C & O RR".
Teamster Holds Team of Horses Hitch to Empty Wagon
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
Unidentified teamster holds the reins of a team of horses, while standing in an empty wagon parked alongside a C & O railroad car. The photograph was possibly taken at a depot in Summers County.