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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- IDNO:
- 051808
- Title:
- Della Auvil and Sarah Alice Harsh Kidwell, Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1890
- Description:
- Kidwell, left, and Auvil, right, are pictured together. Della Auvil was the daughter of John and Amelia Harsh Auvil. Della is the niece of Sarah Alice, but the two girls were close in age.
- IDNO:
- 051809
- Title:
- Sam and Louisa Harsh, Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- IDNO:
- 051810
- Title:
- Samuel F. Harsh and Family, Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1898
- Description:
- Samuel F. Harsh is pictured sitting down beside his wife, Louisa, who is holding baby Goldie Claire. Standing in the background is William and Alice Kidwell.Harsh was a home guard at Phillippi, W. Va. during the Civil War and owned a Blacksmith shop. He and his wife moved to Davis around 1890.J. William Kidwell worked for Babcock Lumber Co. and Blackwater Coal Co.
- IDNO:
- 052387
- Title:
- Blackwater Falls near Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- A woman stands on a rock as she observe the scenery. In the background is a waterfall.
- IDNO:
- 052760
- Title:
- Peter Harper, Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- Peter Harper, son of Jacob Conrad Harper and Susan McDonald Harper.
- IDNO:
- 053456
- Title:
- Davis Pulp and Paper Company, Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- A view of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company's mill in Davis, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 053633
- Title:
- Babcock Lumber and Boom Co., Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1915
- IDNO:
- 053634
- Title:
- Thompson Lumber Co. and Bird's Eye View of Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1907
