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Logging camp, likely near Mullens, W. Va.

1. Logging Camp

IDNO:
052689
Title:
Logging Camp
Date:
undated
Description:
Logging camp, likely near Mullens, W. Va.
A man uses his ax to tip over a tall tree on the highest point of the South Pennsylvania line, just above the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the B. & O. Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

2. Logger on Top of the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel near Somerset, Pa.

IDNO:
052535
Title:
Logger on Top of the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel near Somerset, Pa.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
A man uses his ax to tip over a tall tree on the highest point of the South Pennsylvania line, just above the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the B. & O. Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Loggers pose on a bridge of logs. Walter Lewis pictured in the white shirt on the left. Other subjects unidentified.

3. Men on Log Bridge in Unidentified Location

IDNO:
052515
Title:
Men on Log Bridge in Unidentified Location
Description:
Loggers pose on a bridge of logs. Walter Lewis pictured in the white shirt on the left. Other subjects unidentified.
Lumbermen sit on top of a tall, wooden structure. In the background are piles of lumber.

4. Men at Lumberyard Likely in Webster County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052286
Title:
Men at Lumberyard Likely in Webster County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Lumbermen sit on top of a tall, wooden structure. In the background are piles of lumber.
A group of mean are scattered across the rail tracks. On the left is a train engine. On the right appears to be a long rail cart designed to transport logs.

5. Logging Camp Probably in Webster County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052285
Title:
Logging Camp Probably in Webster County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A group of mean are scattered across the rail tracks. On the left is a train engine. On the right appears to be a long rail cart designed to transport logs.
A man in the center of the photograph stands beside a pile of logs, resting his ax against it. Another man on the right of the photograph props his leg on top of a log. The area that surrounds them is covered by logs--the ground is barely visible and the trees that remain standing are in the background.

6. Logging in What is Likely Webster County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052282
Title:
Logging in What is Likely Webster County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man in the center of the photograph stands beside a pile of logs, resting his ax against it. Another man on the right of the photograph props his leg on top of a log. The area that surrounds them is covered by logs--the ground is barely visible and the trees that remain standing are in the background.
A group of men and women balance on large logs. Behind them are stacks of lumber. In the center of the photograph is saw mill, with a pipe that leads out into the forest and has created a mountain of sawdust.

7. Logging and Lumbering, Likely Webster County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052278
Title:
Logging and Lumbering, Likely Webster County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A group of men and women balance on large logs. Behind them are stacks of lumber. In the center of the photograph is saw mill, with a pipe that leads out into the forest and has created a mountain of sawdust.
Walter Lewis, marked on the far left, sits on a log with his coworkers.

8. Lumberjacks of Pardee & Curtin Lumber Co. Somewhere in West Virginia

IDNO:
051704
Title:
Lumberjacks of Pardee & Curtin Lumber Co. Somewhere in West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Walter Lewis, marked on the far left, sits on a log with his coworkers.
A group of men and women stand on a pile of lumber next to the Guyandotte River. A wooden railroad track is to the right.

9. Logging Scene on Guyandotte River, Wyoming County W. Va.

IDNO:
051527
Title:
Logging Scene on Guyandotte River, Wyoming County W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
A group of men and women stand on a pile of lumber next to the Guyandotte River. A wooden railroad track is to the right.
Three women sit by a wooden railroad track, used for logging and lumbering, in Wyoming County, W. Va.

10. Group of Women in Pineville, W. Va.

IDNO:
051522
Title:
Group of Women in Pineville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Three women sit by a wooden railroad track, used for logging and lumbering, in Wyoming County, W. Va.
Four unidentified boys pose together on a log. Other logs are visible in the background, possibly from a logging company.

11. Four Boys on Log in Pineville, Wyoming County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051490
Title:
Four Boys on Log in Pineville, Wyoming County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Four unidentified boys pose together on a log. Other logs are visible in the background, possibly from a logging company.
An unidentified man, likely a logger, takes a swig from a jug as he sits on newly cut trees.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.

12. Unidentified Man Takes a Drink While Balancing on a Log Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050818
Title:
Unidentified Man Takes a Drink While Balancing on a Log Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
An unidentified man, likely a logger, takes a swig from a jug as he sits on newly cut trees.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.

13. A Lumber Yard in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050816
Title:
A Lumber Yard in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
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.From Dobbin House, Davis, W. Va

14. Blackwater Canyon Before Logging, Davis W. Va

IDNO:
050812
Title:
Blackwater Canyon Before Logging, Davis W. Va
Date:
ca. 1899-1900
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 Dobbin House, 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.

15. Pile Skidway at Horseshoe Run, W. Va.

IDNO:
050760
Title:
Pile Skidway at Horseshoe Run, 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.

16. Log Train for D. F. Lumber Company in Laneville, w. Va.

IDNO:
050757
Title:
Log Train for D. F. Lumber Company in Laneville, w. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
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 Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company (also known as the Thompson Lumber Company) was started by Albert Thompson, who brought his family to Tucker County, West Virginia in the late 1800's to take advantage of Tucker County's forests.The company was bought by Babcock Lumber Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1907. The mill closed at Davis in 1924.

17. Dry Kiln Fire at Blackwater Lumber and Boom Company, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050749
Title:
Dry Kiln Fire at Blackwater Lumber and Boom Company, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
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 Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company (also known as the Thompson Lumber Company) was started by Albert Thompson, who brought his family to Tucker County, West Virginia in the late 1800's to take advantage of Tucker County's forests.The company was bought by Babcock Lumber Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1907. The mill closed at Davis 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.

18. 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.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.

19. 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 County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.View of Lumber Railroad near Blackwater Falls covered in snow.

20. Lumber R.R., Blackwater Falls, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050634
Title:
Lumber R.R., Blackwater Falls, Tucker County, W. Va.
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.View of Lumber Railroad near Blackwater Falls covered in snow.
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 Keyser Curve along the Western Maryland Railroad.

21. Keyser Curve, W.M.R.R., Allegany County, Md.

IDNO:
050633
Title:
Keyser Curve, W.M.R.R., Allegany County, 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.Scenic view of the Keyser Curve along the Western Maryland Railroad.
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."Pulp job in Stark, New Hampshire, 1895. Near state road above Abbott House."

22. Pulp Job, Stark, N. H.

IDNO:
050631
Title:
Pulp Job, Stark, N. H.
Date:
1895
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."Pulp job in Stark, New Hampshire, 1895. Near state road above Abbott House."
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.

23. 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.
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 skidder set, used for logging and lumber production, can be seen here overlooking the Blackwater Canyon.

24. View of Skidder Set in Blackwater Canyon, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050624
Title:
View of Skidder Set in Blackwater Canyon, Tucker County, W. Va.
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.A skidder set, used for logging and lumber production, can be seen here overlooking the Blackwater Canyon.
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 location of the photograph is likely to be Blackwater River near Canaan Valley, W. Va.

25. River and Trees, Likely Near Canaan Valley, W. Va

IDNO:
050612
Title:
River and Trees, Likely Near Canaan Valley, W. Va
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 location of the photograph is likely to be Blackwater River near Canaan Valley, 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.This image shows an area of land with trees "After Cutting and Burning" and "Before Cutting and Burning"

26. Trees Before and After Cutting and Burning Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050607
Title:
Trees Before and After Cutting and Burning Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1913-1914
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 shows an area of land with trees "After Cutting and Burning" and "Before Cutting and Burning"
A man, who is likely a member of the Shumate family, poses on top of a log that is ready to be hauled off by two horses.

27. Men Logging in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049910
Title:
Men Logging in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A man, who is likely a member of the Shumate family, poses on top of a log that is ready to be hauled off by two horses.
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

28. Burning of Chaffes Mill, William, W. Va.

IDNO:
044606
Title:
Burning of Chaffes Mill, William, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

29. P.P. and L Company's Mill, Dobbin, W. Va.

IDNO:
044603
Title:
P.P. and L Company's Mill, Dobbin, W. Va.
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

30. Men Preparing Felled Logs for Transport by Railroad, Raleigh County, W. Va.

IDNO:
044602
Title:
Men Preparing Felled Logs for Transport by Railroad, Raleigh County, W. Va.
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

31. Loggers Stand Atop Felled Logs, Probably Dobbins, W. Va.

IDNO:
044601
Title:
Loggers Stand Atop Felled Logs, Probably Dobbins, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Published by Dunlevie Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

32. Dunlevie Mill, Dunlevie, W. Va.

IDNO:
044600
Title:
Dunlevie Mill, Dunlevie, W. Va.
Description:
Published by Dunlevie Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
See original for correspondence. Published by Dunlevie Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

33. Dunlevie Mill and Pond, Dunlevie, W. Va.

IDNO:
044599
Title:
Dunlevie Mill and Pond, Dunlevie, W. Va.
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by Dunlevie Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

34. Fordson Tractor Being Utilized on This Portable Operation to Haul Log-Cars to Mill

IDNO:
044598
Title:
Fordson Tractor Being Utilized on This Portable Operation to Haul Log-Cars to Mill
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
See original for correspondence. Published by E.G. White. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

35. Spruce Forest and Lumber Mills, Dunlevie, W. Va.

IDNO:
044597
Title:
Spruce Forest and Lumber Mills, Dunlevie, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by E.G. White. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. Published by O.M. White. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

36. Chaffey's Mill, William, W. Va.

IDNO:
044592
Title:
Chaffey's Mill, William, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by O.M. White. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

37. Train and Logs at Mill Dam, Dobbin, W. Va.

IDNO:
044590
Title:
Train and Logs at Mill Dam, Dobbin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Train leads a logging crew through Bemis, W. Va. Workers balance themselves on free hanging logs.

38. Logging Along Railroad Tracks, Bemis, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
041644
Title:
Logging Along Railroad Tracks, Bemis, Tucker County, W. Va.
Description:
Train leads a logging crew through Bemis, W. Va. Workers balance themselves on free hanging logs.
A saw cutting lumber can be seen under the roof. None of the men are identified.

39. Lumber Operation, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
041617
Title:
Lumber Operation, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
A saw cutting lumber can be seen under the roof. None of the men are identified.
Transporting huge felled trees with a team of two horses.

40. Mrs. Ida Smith's Son and Log Skidding Team

IDNO:
040392
Title:
Mrs. Ida Smith's Son and Log Skidding Team
Date:
Undated
Description:
Transporting huge felled trees with a team of two horses.

41. Lumbering in W. Va.

IDNO:
037553
Title:
Lumbering in W. Va.
On the front: "Sawmill, which has capacity of 30,000 feet per day."

42. View of Sawmill

IDNO:
036204
Title:
View of Sawmill
Date:
1914
Description:
On the front: "Sawmill, which has capacity of 30,000 feet per day."

43. Lumber Crew Looking out Windows of Mayton Lumber Co. Sawmill, Hacker Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
035176
Title:
Lumber Crew Looking out Windows of Mayton Lumber Co. Sawmill, Hacker Valley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Men posed for a portrait as horses pull a log.

44. Log Skidding Crew with Horses, Hacker Valley, W. Va

IDNO:
035160
Title:
Log Skidding Crew with Horses, Hacker Valley, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
Men posed for a portrait as horses pull a log.
Two man standing on the dock of a lumber yard. Thought to be Mayton Lumber Co., Hacker Valley, W. Va.

45. Lumber Crew in Mayton Lumber Company Yard, Hacker Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
035158
Title:
Lumber Crew in Mayton Lumber Company Yard, Hacker Valley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
Two man standing on the dock of a lumber yard. Thought to be Mayton Lumber Co., Hacker Valley, W. Va.

46. Locomotive Transporting Logs Near Elkins, W. Va.

IDNO:
035046
Title:
Locomotive Transporting Logs Near Elkins, W. Va.

47. Snow Covered Spruce and Laurel Near Forest, Blackwater Falls

IDNO:
035045
Title:
Snow Covered Spruce and Laurel Near Forest, Blackwater Falls

48. Deforested Area in Black Water Canyon, W. Va.

IDNO:
035044
Title:
Deforested Area in Black Water Canyon, W. Va.