Front of Thompson Lumber and Planing Mill, Likely Davis, W. Va

Identifier:

050806

Collection Number:

4151

Title:

Front of Thompson Lumber and Planing Mill, Likely Davis, W. Va

Date:

ca. 1880-1910

Creator:

Nestor Photo Co., Davis, W. Va

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.

Subjects:

Lumber trade--West Virginia--Davis., Mills and mill work--West Virginia--Davis.

Corporate Names:

Blackwater Lumber Company.

Family Names:

Thompson family.

Geographic:

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

Acquisition Source:

Fletcher, Sarah T.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

cabinet card

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView