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

13. View Overlooking Main Street in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050745
Title:
View Overlooking Main Street in Parsons, 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.

14. Bridge Over Blackwater River, Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050746
Title:
Bridge Over Blackwater River, Parsons, 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.

15. Aerial View of Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050761
Title:
Aerial View of Parsons, 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 int he 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. Court House in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050776
Title:
Court House in Parsons, 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 int he 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 int he 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.

17. Courthouse Building in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050777
Title:
Courthouse Building in Parsons, 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 int he 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 int he 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.

18. A Neighborhood in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050779
Title:
A Neighborhood in Parsons, 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 int he 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.
Hughes (b.1860-d.1926), left, sits in front of his wife, Ida F. Hughes (b.1870-d.1951). Kidwell (b.2/7/1871-5/20/1896), right, sits in front of his wife Sarah Alice (b.4/22/1876-d.11/16/1946). Kidwell worked for both the Babcock Lumber Company and the Blackwater Coal Company.

19. James William Kidwell and Henry "Mac" Hughes with Wives in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
051812
Title:
James William Kidwell and Henry "Mac" Hughes with Wives in Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1900
Description:
Hughes (b.1860-d.1926), left, sits in front of his wife, Ida F. Hughes (b.1870-d.1951). Kidwell (b.2/7/1871-5/20/1896), right, sits in front of his wife Sarah Alice (b.4/22/1876-d.11/16/1946). Kidwell worked for both the Babcock Lumber Company and the Blackwater Coal Company.
A view of Parsons, W. Va., looking west.

20. A View of Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
053683
Title:
A View of Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1922
Description:
A view of Parsons, W. Va., looking west.
Camp Horseshoe was a West Virginia State Y. M. C. A. camp.

21. The Swimming Area, Camp Horseshoe, Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
053685
Title:
The Swimming Area, Camp Horseshoe, Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
Camp Horseshoe was a West Virginia State Y. M. C. A. camp.

22. Pulp and Paper Mill, Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
053686
Title:
Pulp and Paper Mill, Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
undated

23. Y. M. C. A. Camp Horseshoe, Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
053688
Title:
Y. M. C. A. Camp Horseshoe, Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Visible along the street is the Baptist Church.

24. River Street, Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
053689
Title:
River Street, Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Visible along the street is the Baptist Church.