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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.

121. Men Working in a Lumber Yard in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050817
Title:
Men Working in 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.
The Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company ran until 1907, when Babcock Lumber and Boom Company from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania bought the mill.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.

122. Winter Scene at Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050819
Title:
Winter Scene at Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
The Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company ran until 1907, when Babcock Lumber and Boom Company from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania bought the mill.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 run until 1907, when the Babcock Lumber and Boom Company from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania bought the mill.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.

123. Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company Lumber Yard in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050820
Title:
Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company Lumber Yard in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
The Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company run until 1907, when the Babcock Lumber and Boom Company from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania bought the mill.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.
A group of parade participants in patriotic garb make their way down the street.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.

124. Fourth of July Parade in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050822
Title:
Fourth of July Parade in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
1898
Description:
A group of parade participants in patriotic garb make their way down the street.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 left to right is the C. I. Pell House (later Robert T. Barton's home), the company House of Beech Burgen, the F. S. Landstreet House, and the Allegheny Heights Hospital, later the site of the Coffman 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.

125. A Street with Homes and the Allegheny Heights Hospital in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050823
Title:
A Street with Homes and the Allegheny Heights Hospital in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
From left to right is the C. I. Pell House (later Robert T. Barton's home), the company House of Beech Burgen, the F. S. Landstreet House, and the Allegheny Heights Hospital, later the site of the Coffman 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.
Standing by the hay wagon with a pitch fork is Samuel F. Harsh (b.1836-d.1912). His wife, Louisa, is standing at the very end of the hay wagon. The farm is located in the Canaan Valley.

126. Hay Ride on Samuel F. Harsh's Farm near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
051907
Title:
Hay Ride on Samuel F. Harsh's Farm near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1860-1890
Description:
Standing by the hay wagon with a pitch fork is Samuel F. Harsh (b.1836-d.1912). His wife, Louisa, is standing at the very end of the hay wagon. The farm is located in the Canaan Valley.

127. Skiing at Cabin Mountain and Weiss Knob, Canaan Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
053617
Title:
Skiing at Cabin Mountain and Weiss Knob, Canaan Valley, W. Va.
Date:
undated

128. Skiing at Cabin Mountain, Near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
053618
Title:
Skiing at Cabin Mountain, Near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
undated

129. Skiing at Cabin Mountain, Canaan Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
053619
Title:
Skiing at Cabin Mountain, Canaan Valley, W. Va.
Date:
undated

130. View of Canaan Valley, Near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
053620
Title:
View of Canaan Valley, Near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1942

131. Canaan Valley near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
053621
Title:
Canaan Valley near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
undated

132. View over Canaan Valley near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
053622
Title:
View over Canaan Valley near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
undated