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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 in the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The two men pose next to the "Headworks" invented by Fred Viering (right) of Babcock Lumber. Also shown is skidded Lumber from Blackwater Canyon and Red Run Canyon, W. Va.

Portrait of Fred Viering with Unidentified Man, Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.

Identifier:
050793
Collection Number:
4151
Title:
Portrait of Fred Viering with Unidentified Man, Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Creator:
Ben F. 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 in the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The two men pose next to the "Headworks" invented by Fred Viering (right) of Babcock Lumber. Also shown is skidded Lumber from Blackwater Canyon and Red Run Canyon, W. Va.
Acquisition Source:
Fletcher, Sarah T.
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView