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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 the Potomac River and Wills Creek in Cumberland, Maryland.

1. View of Potomac River and Wills Creek, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
050629
Title:
View of Potomac River and Wills Creek, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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.Scenic view of the Potomac River and Wills Creek in Cumberland, 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 County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

2. Canal Boat, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
050605
Title:
Canal Boat, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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 canal boats and a train in the background.

3. C & O Canal, Cumberland, MD

IDNO:
050604
Title:
C & O Canal, Cumberland, MD
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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 canal boats and a train in the background.
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 two men working on a canal boat in Cumberland, Md.

4. Canal Boat in Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
050603
Title:
Canal Boat in Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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 two men working on a canal boat in Cumberland, Md.
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 view of the Cumberland Canal in Cumberland, Md.

5. Cumberland Canal, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
050602
Title:
Cumberland Canal, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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 view of the Cumberland Canal in Cumberland, Md.
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.

6. River Boats in Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
050601
Title:
River Boats in Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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.

7. Potomac Dam, W. M. R. R., Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
050600
Title:
Potomac Dam, W. M. R. R., Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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.
Colored postcard photograph. See back of the original image for correspondence.

8. Sunset on the Potomac East of Cumberland, Md

IDNO:
039649
Title:
Sunset on the Potomac East of Cumberland, Md
Date:
1912/11/14
Description:
Colored postcard photograph. See back of the original image for correspondence.
Postcard photograph of River Road along the Potomac River at Shepherdstown. The structure in the background is probably Boteler's Cement Mill and site of the Battle of Shepherdstown, September 20, 1862, following the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War.

9. Part of River Drive, Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037968
Title:
Part of River Drive, Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Description:
Postcard photograph of River Road along the Potomac River at Shepherdstown. The structure in the background is probably Boteler's Cement Mill and site of the Battle of Shepherdstown, September 20, 1862, following the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War.
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.

10. 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.
The South Branch of the Potomac River flowing by the base of Castle Rock.

11. Castle Rock in Smoke Holes, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037943
Title:
Castle Rock in Smoke Holes, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1929
Description:
The South Branch of the Potomac River flowing by the base of Castle Rock.
A view looking up the Potomac River.

12. Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
037917
Title:
Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
A view looking up the Potomac River.
Three unidentified men wearing derbies and suits; carrying guns and dead animals, at the bottom of snow-covered cliffs.

13. 'On the Cliffs of the Potomac'

IDNO:
037899
Title:
'On the Cliffs of the Potomac'
Date:
1893
Description:
Three unidentified men wearing derbies and suits; carrying guns and dead animals, at the bottom of snow-covered cliffs.
The photograph was taken 100 yards above the foot bridge.

14. View of Bridges and Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037898
Title:
View of Bridges and Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
1892/07/13
Description:
The photograph was taken 100 yards above the foot bridge.
Ice jams are shown accumulating at the bottom of the falls.

15. Winter Scene at Dam No. 4 on Potomac River

IDNO:
037897
Title:
Winter Scene at Dam No. 4 on Potomac River
Date:
1893
Description:
Ice jams are shown accumulating at the bottom of the falls.
Mounted print showing portion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the right.

16. 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.
Three states, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia can also be seen

17. View of the Potomac and Cacapon Rivers and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

IDNO:
037888
Title:
View of the Potomac and Cacapon Rivers and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Description:
Three states, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia can also be seen
This photo shows the view of where three states and two rivers meet in Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

18. Postcard Depicting the Bridge at Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
034457
Title:
Postcard Depicting the Bridge at Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
This photo shows the view of where three states and two rivers meet in Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
'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.'

19. 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.'
The C & O Canal ran parallel to the Potomac River, across from West Virginia.

20. 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.

21. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Marion County

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

22. 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.
"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].

23. 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].

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

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