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1. Sam and Louisa Harsh, Davis, W. Va.

A woman stands on a rock as she observe the scenery. In the background is a waterfall.

2. Blackwater Falls near Davis, W. Va.

Peter Harper, son of Jacob Conrad Harper and Susan McDonald Harper.

3. Peter Harper, Davis, W. Va.

A view of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company's mill in Davis, W. Va.

4. Davis Pulp and Paper Company, Davis, W. Va.

5. Railroad Station, Davis, W. Va.

6. Thomas Avenue, Davis, W. Va.

7. William Avenue, Davis, W. Va.

8. Worden's Hotel, Davis, W. Va.

9. Davis High School, Davis, W. Va.

10. Methodist Episcopal Church South, Davis, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "VEPCO - One of the largest electric plants of its kind. 14 miles from Davis on Route 93."

11. Virginia Electric and Power Company, Near Davis, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "The new multi-million dollar electric power plant on W. Va. Route 93, between Mt. Storm on Route 50 and Blackwater Falls at Davis, W. Va. This plant, built on Stony River, also affords a lake for boating and fishing."

12. Virginia Electric and Power Company, Near Davis, W. Va.

13. Aerial View of Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

View overlooking Blackwater River in Blackwater Canyon in Davis, W. Va.

14. Black Water Canyon, Davis, W. Va.

View of Blackwater Falls at Blackwater Falls State Park, W. Va.

15. View of Blackwater Falls, Davis, W. Va.

The business was established in 1899.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.

16. Worden's Hotel and Restaurant, Davis, W. Va.

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

18. The National Bank Building in 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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.George B. Thompson came to Tucker County as part of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company working as a secretary and timekeeper while his uncles, Frank and J. F. Thompson, were among the first stockholders of the company. Eventually he was made manager of the company until its close in 1924. He and the Thompson family remained active in the community.

19. George B. Thompson's Home, 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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The Thompson family came to West Virginia and Tucker County in the late 1800's with the booming timber industry, taking advantage of Tucker County's forests. Albert Thompson of Philadelphia bought the J. L. Rumbarger Lumber Company which was the first lumber company in the area of Davis and Canaan Valley. He then established the Thompson Lumber Company, which later became the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company. The mill contributed much to the economy and lumber boom of the 1900's, but closed down in 1924.

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

21. View of the Top of Hob Back Mountain near 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.From left to right: W.M. Engine House, planing mill, Babcock Engine House, mill #1

22. Bird's Eye View of 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.A partially burned mill including the boiler and burner are damaged.

23. View of Mill Partly Burned, 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.

24. Blackwater Hotel, Davis, W. Va