Bird's Eye View of Davis, W. Va

Identifier:

050677

Collection Number:

4151

Title:

Bird's Eye View of Davis, W. Va

Date:

ca. 1910-1930

Creator:

Ben Thompson

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

Subjects:

Counties--Tucker., Mills and mill work--West Virginia--Davis.

Corporate Names:

Babcock Lumber Company.

Family Names:

Thompson family.

Geographic:

Canaan Valley (W. Va.), Davis (W. Va.)

Acquisition Source:

Fletcher, Sarah T.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

postcard

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView