"This famous old Canal was built in the 1820's before the Conception of railroads. By a series of locks, one of which is shown in the pix, this canal was the original means of travel between Washington and Cumberland, following the bed of the Potomac River. It was completed with business on this waterway that the B. & O. R. R. was conceived and built in 1828." [The boat is being towed along by mules on the left side of the pix].
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 image shows two men working on a canal boat in Cumberland, Md.
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 image shows canal boats and a train in the background.
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 famous old Canal was built in the 1820's before the Conception of railroads. By a series of locks, one of which is shown in the pix, this canal was the original means of travel between Washington and Cumberland, following the bed of the Potomac River. It was completed with business on this waterway that the B. & O. R. R. was conceived and built in 1828." [The boat is being towed along by mules on the left side of the pix].](/thumb/032069.jpg "Chesapeake & Ohio Canal")
