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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.

25. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IDNO:
032053
Title:
Potomac River and C. & O. Canal at 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.'

30. 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.'

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

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

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

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

33. 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.
'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.'

34. 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.'
A view of the Canal in negative print.

35. 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.
Views of C. & O. Canal in negative.

36. 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.
Looking towards the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.

37. 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.

38. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IDNO:
032021
Title:
View of the C. & O. Canal and the Potomac River
A view of the Canal in monochrome negative.

44. 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.
184 W 77.B. on back of photo.

45. View of the Potamac River and Cumberland Canal

IDNO:
031626
Title:
View of the Potamac River and Cumberland Canal
Description:
184 W 77.B. on back of photo.
D.81.I.C.140 included on back.

46. Potomac River and Pleasant Valley from slope of Maryland Heights

IDNO:
031614
Title:
Potomac River and Pleasant Valley from slope of Maryland Heights
Description:
D.81.I.C.140 included on back.
Showing Three States, W. Va., Va., and Md.

47. Looking Down the Potomac at Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
029197
Title:
Looking Down the Potomac at Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1909/03/13
Description:
Showing Three States, W. Va., Va., and Md.
Gen. no. 147, neg. by W, No. 62. Date 1884, August 4. Monday 6 P.M.

48. View Up the Potomac from Maryland side of Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
028115
Title:
View Up the Potomac from Maryland side of Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1884/08/04
Description:
Gen. no. 147, neg. by W, No. 62. Date 1884, August 4. Monday 6 P.M.