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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 int he region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

85. Box Factory and Planing Mill, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050731
Title:
Box Factory and Planing Mill, Davis, 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 int he 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 int he region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

86. Mill Pond in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050732
Title:
Mill Pond in Davis, 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 int he region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area, and allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them. The skidder in this image is shown moving several logs.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.

87. Overhead Skidder in Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.

IDNO:
050733
Title:
Overhead Skidder in Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area, and allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them. The skidder in this image is shown moving several logs.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 store is located on the right corner of the avenue.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.

88. Thompson Wilson Store on William Avenue, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050734
Title:
Thompson Wilson Store on William Avenue, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The store is located on the right corner of the avenue.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.

89. Building Now Known as Ralph Good Store on Thomas Avenue, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050735
Title:
Building Now Known as Ralph Good Store on Thomas Avenue, Davis, 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.

90. Fireman's Hall, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050736
Title:
Fireman's Hall, Davis, 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.
The hotel at this time was the Howard House.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.

91. Location of Warden's Hotel on Thomas Avenue, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050737
Title:
Location of Warden's Hotel on Thomas Avenue, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The hotel at this time was the Howard House.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.

92. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050738
Title:
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Davis, 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 shows an earlier view of this church. Later, the front of the building changed and people entered through the side entrance.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.

93. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050739
Title:
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image shows an earlier view of this church. Later, the front of the building changed and people entered through the side entrance.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.
View of a Methodist Church in Davis.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.

94. M. E. Church in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050740
Title:
M. E. Church in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of a Methodist Church in Davis.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 residence is pictured in the center beside the lamp post.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.

95. C. F. Smith Residence on Kent Avenue, Davis, w. Va.

IDNO:
050741
Title:
C. F. Smith Residence on Kent Avenue, Davis, w. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The residence is pictured in the center beside the lamp post.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.

96. A Lutheran Church in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050742
Title:
A Lutheran Church in Davis, 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.