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1. Hill Top House by Moonlight From C. & O. Canal, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:: 006613
Title:: Hill Top House by Moonlight From C. & O. Canal, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

2. Hill Top House by Moonlight From C. & O. Canal, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:: 006614
Title:: Hill Top House by Moonlight From C. & O. Canal, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

View looking down Harpers Ferry Road in Maryland, along the canal and the Potomac River. Harpers Ferry and Loudon Heights are seen in the background.

3. View of Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towards Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:: 013070
Title:: View of Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towards Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:: View looking down Harpers Ferry Road in Maryland, along the canal and the Potomac River. Harpers Ferry and Loudon Heights are seen in the background.

4. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Potomac River, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 013071
Title:: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Potomac River, Jefferson County, W. Va.

An unidentified individual stands next to a full flowing C&O Canal in Maryland, across from Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

5. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Across Potomac River from Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 013111
Title:: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Across Potomac River from Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Description:: An unidentified individual stands next to a full flowing C&O Canal in Maryland, across from Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Old C&O Canal, and in the background the old Knode home, practically destroyed by the flood of 1936.

6. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Near Shepherdstown W. Va.

IDNO:: 013221
Title:: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Near Shepherdstown W. Va.
Description:: Old C&O Canal, and in the background the old Knode home, practically destroyed by the flood of 1936.

'This Canal goes from Cumberland, Md. to Hancock, Md. and taken by John Jacob on his wedding trip.'

7. Mules Pulling a Boat On the C. & O. Canal, Hancock, Md.

IDNO:: 032018
Title:: Mules Pulling a Boat On the C. & O. Canal, Hancock, Md.
Date:: 1907
Description:: 'This Canal goes from Cumberland, Md. to Hancock, Md. and taken by John Jacob on his wedding trip.'

A view of the Canal in monochrome negative.

8. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Potomac River

IDNO:: 032019
Title:: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Potomac River
Description:: A view of the Canal in monochrome negative.

9. C. and O. Canal

IDNO:: 032020
Title:: C. and O. Canal

10. View of the C. & O. Canal and the Potomac River

IDNO:: 032021
Title:: View of the C. & O. Canal and the Potomac River

11. View of the C. & O. Canal and the Potomac River

IDNO:: 032022
Title:: View of the C. & O. Canal and the Potomac River

A view of B. & O. R.R. scenery in stereoscopic images.

12. From the Chesapeake to the Ohio, B. & O. R. R. Scenery

IDNO:: 032023
Title:: From the Chesapeake to the Ohio, B. & O. R. R. Scenery
Description:: A view of B. & O. R.R. scenery in stereoscopic images.

'It was the original means of travel between Cumberland, Md. and Washington, D. C.'

13. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Built in 1820's

IDNO:: 032024
Title:: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Built in 1820's
Description:: 'It was the original means of travel between Cumberland, Md. and Washington, D. C.'

14. C. and O. Canal Near Washington, D. C.

IDNO:: 032025
Title:: C. and O. Canal Near Washington, D. C.

15. Potomac River & C. O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032026
Title:: Potomac River & C. O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

16. Canal, River & Bridge From Doubleday Hill, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032027
Title:: Canal, River & Bridge From Doubleday Hill, Williamsport, Md.

17. Potomac River, C. & O. Aquaduct, Conococheague Creek, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032028
Title:: Potomac River, C. & O. Aquaduct, Conococheague Creek, Williamsport, Md.

18. Potomac River and C & O Canal from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032029
Title:: Potomac River and C & O Canal from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

Looking towards the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.

19. C. & O. Canal, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:: 032030
Title:: C. & O. Canal, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:: Looking towards the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.

Views of C. & O. Canal in negative.

20. Views of the C & O Canal, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032031
Title:: Views of the C & O Canal, Williamsport, Md.
Description:: Views of C. & O. Canal in negative.

A view of the Canal in negative print.

21. Potomac River and C & O Canal, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032032
Title:: Potomac River and C & O Canal, Williamsport, Md.
Description:: A view of the Canal in negative print.

'The Canal as shown from the Maryland side of the Potomac bridge. The canal out of operation since the floods of 1924 is 194 miles long and was originally build 1828-50 to connect Cumberland, Md.. near the head of the Alleghany divide with tidal navigation at Alexander, Va. The course of the Potomac was followed and the flow of water was regulated by locals. The boat drawn by mules made about three miles per hour and the chief item of freight was coal. The canal was once an important artery of traffic but was worsted in competition with the B. & O. Railroad.'

22. Chesapeake and Potomac Canal, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032033
Title:: Chesapeake and Potomac Canal, Williamsport, Md.
Description:: 'The Canal as shown from the Maryland side of the Potomac bridge. The canal out of operation since the floods of 1924 is 194 miles long and was originally build 1828-50 to connect Cumberland, Md.. near the head of the Alleghany divide with tidal navigation at Alexander, Va. The course of the Potomac was followed and the flow of water was regulated by locals. The boat drawn by mules made about three miles per hour and the chief item of freight was coal. The canal was once an important artery of traffic but was worsted in competition with the B. & O. Railroad.'

23. Potomac River and C. & O. Canal Aquaduct, Chonococheague Creek, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032040
Title:: Potomac River and C. & O. Canal Aquaduct, Chonococheague Creek, Williamsport, Md.

24. Potomac River an C. & O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032043
Title:: Potomac River an C. & O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

25. Views of the C. & O. Canal, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032044
Title:: Views of the C. & O. Canal, Williamsport, Md.

'The Chesapeake and Potomac Canal as shown from the Maryland side of the Potomac bridge. The canal out of operation since the floods of 1924 is 194 miles long and was originally at Alexandria, Va. The course of the Potomac was followed and the flow of water regulated by locals. The boats, drawn by mules, made about three miles per hour and the chief item of freight was coal. The canal was once an important artery of traffic but was worsted in competition with the B. & O. Railroads.'

26. Chesapeake and Potomac Canal, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032049
Title:: Chesapeake and Potomac Canal, Williamsport, Md.
Description:: 'The Chesapeake and Potomac Canal as shown from the Maryland side of the Potomac bridge. The canal out of operation since the floods of 1924 is 194 miles long and was originally at Alexandria, Va. The course of the Potomac was followed and the flow of water regulated by locals. The boats, drawn by mules, made about three miles per hour and the chief item of freight was coal. The canal was once an important artery of traffic but was worsted in competition with the B. & O. Railroads.'

27. Potomac River and C. & O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032053
Title:: Potomac River and C. & O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

28. Canal and River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032054
Title:: Canal and River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

29. Canal and River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032060
Title:: Canal and River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

30. Potomac River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032061
Title:: Potomac River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

31. Old Canal Boat on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Antietam Iron Works, Md.

IDNO:: 032066
Title:: Old Canal Boat on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Antietam Iron Works, Md.

32. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Work at Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:: 032067
Title:: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Work at Williamsport, Md.

33. From the Chesapeake to the Ohio, B. & O. R. R. Scenery

IDNO:: 032068
Title:: From the Chesapeake to the Ohio, B. & O. R. R. Scenery

"This famous old Canal was built in the 1820's before the Conception of railroads. By a series of locks, one of which is shown in the pix, this canal was the original means of travel between Washington and Cumberland, following the bed of the Potomac River. It was completed with business on this waterway that the B. & O. R. R. was conceived and built in 1828." [The boat is being towed along by mules on the left side of the pix].

34. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

IDNO:: 032069
Title:: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Description:: "This famous old Canal was built in the 1820's before the Conception of railroads. By a series of locks, one of which is shown in the pix, this canal was the original means of travel between Washington and Cumberland, following the bed of the Potomac River. It was completed with business on this waterway that the B. & O. R. R. was conceived and built in 1828." [The boat is being towed along by mules on the left side of the pix].

35. Old Canal Boat on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Antietam Iron Works, Md.

IDNO:: 032092
Title:: Old Canal Boat on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Antietam Iron Works, Md.

36. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Marion County

IDNO:: 032093
Title:: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Marion County

The C & O Canal ran parallel to the Potomac River, across from West Virginia.

37. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on Maryland Side of Potomac River

IDNO:: 032096
Title:: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on Maryland Side of Potomac River
Description:: The C & O Canal ran parallel to the Potomac River, across from West Virginia.

'Scenic picture of the Chesapeake & Potomac Canal running from Cumberland, Maryland to Washington, D.C., a distance of 184 miles. It was constructed in 1840 in competition with the Consolidation Coal Company Rail Transportation. Later is was purchased by Consol and operation was canceled in 1924.'

38. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Georgetown Level Boats in Port Near Washington, D. C.

IDNO:: 032097
Title:: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Georgetown Level Boats in Port Near Washington, D. C.
Description:: 'Scenic picture of the Chesapeake & Potomac Canal running from Cumberland, Maryland to Washington, D.C., a distance of 184 miles. It was constructed in 1840 in competition with the Consolidation Coal Company Rail Transportation. Later is was purchased by Consol and operation was canceled in 1924.'

Mounted print showing portion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the right.

39. Horse Shoe Bend of Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 037895
Title:: Horse Shoe Bend of Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:: 1892/07/13
Description:: Mounted print showing portion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the right.

Color postcard of a ca. 1918 touring car driving next to the the C&O Canal. The Harpers Ferry bridge crossing the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah Rivers is in the background.

40. Driving Along Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Near Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:: 037963
Title:: Driving Along Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Near Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:: Color postcard of a ca. 1918 touring car driving next to the the C&O Canal. The Harpers Ferry bridge crossing the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah Rivers is in the background.

Maryland, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and a reconstructed Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge on the Potomac River as viewed from the Harpers Ferry cemetery. Note the head stones in the foreground and the smoke stack of the burned out United States Armory below. The photograph was taken during the Civil War.

41. Maryland Heights Across Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, Va, (W. Va.)

IDNO:: 039081
Title:: Maryland Heights Across Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, Va, (W. Va.)
Date:: ca. 1862
Description:: Maryland, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and a reconstructed Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge on the Potomac River as viewed from the Harpers Ferry cemetery. Note the head stones in the foreground and the smoke stack of the burned out United States Armory below. The photograph was taken during the Civil War.

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.View of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

42. C & O Canal, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:: 050628
Title:: C & O Canal, Cumberland, Md.
Date:: 1907
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.View of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.