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1. Drawing of a Tomato Grown in Eastern Panhandle, West Virginia University, W. Va.

IDNO:
017640
Title:
Drawing of a Tomato Grown in Eastern Panhandle, West Virginia University, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930

2. Slovakian String Band, Brownsville, Pa.

IDNO:
027517
Title:
Slovakian String Band, Brownsville, Pa.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
View of Squirrel Rock that is in the Cheat River.

3. Squirrel Rock on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050564
Title:
Squirrel Rock on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of Squirrel Rock that is in the Cheat River.
A boat transporting unidentified people crosses the Cheat River.

4. Boat on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050565
Title:
Boat on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
A boat transporting unidentified people crosses the Cheat River.
View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..

5. View of the Cheat River from Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

IDNO:
050566
Title:
View of the Cheat River from Cooper's Rock, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..
View of the "Old Library" at West Virginia University, Morgantown W. Va. This building is currently named Stewart Hall. It housed the university library until 1931 and later housed administration offices.

6. The Old Library at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050567
Title:
The Old Library at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of the "Old Library" at West Virginia University, Morgantown W. Va. This building is currently named Stewart Hall. It housed the university library until 1931 and later housed administration offices.
West Virginia University's athletic field and the Armory (building on the left) in Morgantown, W. Va.

7. Athletic Field, West Virginia University, Morgantown W. Va.

IDNO:
050568
Title:
Athletic Field, West Virginia University, Morgantown W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
West Virginia University's athletic field and the Armory (building on the left) in Morgantown, W. Va.
An unidentified woman poses next to a sign for Negro Mountain. Negro Mountain is a part of the Allegheny Mountains that extends from Deep Creak Lake, Maryland to Pennsylvania. The woman pictured is likely standing next to a sign on Interstate-68 in Maryland.

8. Woman Posing Beside Negro Mountain Sign Likely in Maryland

IDNO:
050569
Title:
Woman Posing Beside Negro Mountain Sign Likely in Maryland
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
An unidentified woman poses next to a sign for Negro Mountain. Negro Mountain is a part of the Allegheny Mountains that extends from Deep Creak Lake, Maryland to Pennsylvania. The woman pictured is likely standing next to a sign on Interstate-68 in Maryland.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

9. The National Bank Building in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050656
Title:
The National Bank Building in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.George B. Thompson came to Tucker County as part of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company working as a secretary and timekeeper while his uncles, Frank and J. F. Thompson, were among the first stockholders of the company. Eventually he was made manager of the company until its close in 1924. He and the Thompson family remained active in the community.

10. George B. Thompson's Home, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050657
Title:
George B. Thompson's Home, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.George B. Thompson came to Tucker County as part of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company working as a secretary and timekeeper while his uncles, Frank and J. F. Thompson, were among the first stockholders of the company. Eventually he was made manager of the company until its close in 1924. He and the Thompson family remained active in the community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Men pose for a picture at what is possibly Burley's lumber camp.

11. Lumber Camp near McDonald Glades, W. Va.

IDNO:
050659
Title:
Lumber Camp near McDonald Glades, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Men pose for a picture at what is possibly Burley's lumber camp.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

12. Scene of the "Blackfork" off the Seneca Trail near Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050660
Title:
Scene of the "Blackfork" off the Seneca Trail near Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

13. Fred Viering and John Bishop Pose Together in a Forest Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050661
Title:
Fred Viering and John Bishop Pose Together in a Forest Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

14. View of an Unidentified Logging Town, Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050662
Title:
View of an Unidentified Logging Town, Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

15. View of the Top of Hob Back Mountain near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050663
Title:
View of the Top of Hob Back Mountain near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The Thompson family came to West Virginia and Tucker County in the late 1800's with the booming timber industry, taking advantage of Tucker County's forests. Albert Thompson of Philadelphia bought the J. L. Rumbarger Lumber Company which was the first lumber company in the area of Davis and Canaan Valley. He then established the Thompson Lumber Company, which later became the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company. The mill contributed much to the economy and lumber boom of the 1900's, but closed down in 1924.

16. Thompson Lumber Company, Davis. W. Va.

IDNO:
050664
Title:
Thompson Lumber Company, Davis. W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The Thompson family came to West Virginia and Tucker County in the late 1800's with the booming timber industry, taking advantage of Tucker County's forests. Albert Thompson of Philadelphia bought the J. L. Rumbarger Lumber Company which was the first lumber company in the area of Davis and Canaan Valley. He then established the Thompson Lumber Company, which later became the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company. The mill contributed much to the economy and lumber boom of the 1900's, but closed down in 1924.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

17. The Spruce Lumber Company Mills, Cass, W. Va.

IDNO:
050665
Title:
The Spruce Lumber Company Mills, Cass, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

18. C. L. B. & L. Company's Mill and Crew in Horton, W. Va.

IDNO:
050666
Title:
C. L. B. & L. Company's Mill and Crew in Horton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

19. Looking Down Route 219 on Backbone Mountain, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050670
Title:
Looking Down Route 219 on Backbone Mountain, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

20. View of Blackwater Canyon near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050672
Title:
View of Blackwater Canyon near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

21. View Overlooking a Pulp and Paper Mill in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050674
Title:
View Overlooking a Pulp and Paper Mill in Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

22. A Pulp and Paper Mill in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050675
Title:
A Pulp and Paper Mill in Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

23. A Group Portrait of School Children at an Unidentified School Likely in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050676
Title:
A Group Portrait of School Children at an Unidentified School Likely in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
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.From left to right: W.M. Engine House, planing mill, Babcock Engine House, mill #1

24. Bird's Eye View of Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050677
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.From left to right: W.M. Engine House, planing mill, Babcock Engine House, mill #1
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 partially burned mill including the boiler and burner are damaged.

25. View of Mill Partly Burned, Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050679
Title:
View of Mill Partly Burned, Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 partially burned mill including the boiler and burner are damaged.
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.

26. Blackwater Hotel, Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050680
Title:
Blackwater Hotel, Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
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.

27. Blackwater Hotel, Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050681
Title:
Blackwater Hotel, Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
This image is part of the Thomas 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.

28. Hambleton Depot, Hambleton, W. Va

IDNO:
050682
Title:
Hambleton Depot, Hambleton, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thomas 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.
The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area, and allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them.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.

29. Overhead Skidder, Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.

IDNO:
050683
Title:
Overhead Skidder, Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area, and allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them.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.
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.

30. Bird's Eye View of Parsons, W. Va

IDNO:
050684
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Parsons, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
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.

31. Old Court House, St. George, W. Va

IDNO:
050685
Title:
Old Court House, St. George, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
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.

32. Bird's Eye View of Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050686
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
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 caption on the back of the postcard reads: "Our house left corner, Chapman right."

33. Thomas Avenue, Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050687
Title:
Thomas Avenue, Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 caption on the back of the postcard reads: "Our house left corner, Chapman right."
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.

34. View of Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050688
Title:
View of Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
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 as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.View of trains and bridge at Thomas, W. Va.

35. Davis Branch at Thomas, W. Va

IDNO:
050690
Title:
Davis Branch at Thomas, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.View of trains and bridge at Thomas, 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.

36. 4th Street, Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050691
Title:
4th Street, Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
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.The snow-covered house was the company house located on the corner of 4th Street and Henry Avenue in Davis, W. Va.

37. Company House on Corner of 4th Street and Henry Ave, Davis, W. Va

IDNO:
050693
Title:
Company House on Corner of 4th Street and Henry Ave, Davis, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.The snow-covered house was the company house located on the corner of 4th Street and Henry Avenue 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.An unidentified man stands with a large horse in the snow in Davis, W. Va.

38. Man and Horse Outside of Hyskil Livery Stable in Davis, W. va.

IDNO:
050694
Title:
Man and Horse Outside of Hyskil Livery Stable in Davis, W. va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.An unidentified man stands with a large horse in the snow 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.Unidentified men stand next to a snow and ice covered train on the Davis Branch of the W.M.R.R.

39. A Snow Covered Locomotive on the Western Maryland Railroad at Davis Branch, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050695
Title:
A Snow Covered Locomotive on the Western Maryland Railroad at Davis Branch, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.Unidentified men stand next to a snow and ice covered train on the Davis Branch of the W.M.R.R.
The Wayne Spiggle House is located where the Worden Restaurant sign is hanging. The subjects standing along the sidewalk are unidentified.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.

40. A Group Stands Near the Wayne Spiggle House on Thomas Avenue, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050696
Title:
A Group Stands Near the Wayne Spiggle House on Thomas Avenue, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The Wayne Spiggle House is located where the Worden Restaurant sign is hanging. The subjects standing along the sidewalk are unidentified.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.
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.

41. A Locomotive Rounds a Bend on a Snowy Unidentified Railway, Likely Near Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050697
Title:
A Locomotive Rounds a Bend on a Snowy Unidentified Railway, Likely Near Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
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.This mansion is now part of the Davis and Elkins College.

42. Halliehurst Mansion, Elkins, W. Va.

IDNO:
050699
Title:
Halliehurst Mansion, Elkins, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.This mansion is now part of the Davis and Elkins College.
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 view of the Scenery Along the W.M.R.R. shows a locomotive traveling next to a steep rock face.

43. Scenery Along the Western Maryland Railroad near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050700
Title:
Scenery Along the Western Maryland Railroad near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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 view of the Scenery Along the W.M.R.R. shows a locomotive traveling next to a steep rock face.
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.

44. View of a Fire in Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.

IDNO:
050701
Title:
View of a Fire in Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
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.The image shows a bleak looking view of "Blackwater Canyon after logging and before fire" with logging machines in the background on top of a mountain.

45. View of Blackwater Canyon After Logging near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050703
Title:
View of Blackwater Canyon After Logging near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.The image shows a bleak looking view of "Blackwater Canyon after logging and before fire" with logging machines in the background on top of a mountain.
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.

46. View of Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.

IDNO:
050704
Title:
View of Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area, and allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them. The skidder in this image is located on a snowy mountain and is covered in ice.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.

47. Overhead Skidder in Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.

IDNO:
050705
Title:
Overhead Skidder in Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area, and allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them. The skidder in this image is located on a snowy mountain and is covered in ice.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.
The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area. It allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them. The skidder in this image is covered in ice.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.

48. Loggers Pose Beside an Overhead Skidder, Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.

IDNO:
050706
Title:
Loggers Pose Beside an Overhead Skidder, Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area. It allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them. The skidder in this image is covered in ice.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.