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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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

337. 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 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.

338. 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 County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

339. 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.

340. 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.From Dobbin House, Davis, W. Va

341. 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.

342. 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.
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.

343. 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.
Four unidentified boys pose together on a log. Other logs are visible in the background, possibly from a logging company.

344. 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.
Three women sit by a wooden railroad track, used for logging and lumbering, in Wyoming County, W. Va.

345. 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.
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.

346. 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.
Walter Lewis, marked on the far left, sits on a log with his coworkers.

347. 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 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.

348. 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.