Caption on back of postcard reads: "Founded 1902 by Henry G. Davis in memory of his wife. Fireproof. Approved by the American College of Surgeons. Equipped to most modern standards by the Davis and Elkins families. Complete clinical x-ray and radium laboratories. Four full time staff members. Expert consultant and attending staff." See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Scene of Battle During Civil War That Brought Statehood to Beautiful W. Va., Beverly, W. Va.
Description:
First settled about 1753. Building in background was old County Jail, built about 1800. Sign in foreground reads: "Settled about 1753 by Robert Files and David Tygart. Files family was massacred near by. Site of Westfall's Fort, 1774. In Mt. Iser cemetery are the Union trenches and graves of Confederate soldiers killed in Battle of Rich Mountain." Published by Grafton Souvenir. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Mountain Industries and Crafts, Old Mill, Near Harman, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Located a half mile north of Harman, W. Va. is the home of Mountain Industries and Crafts. The Mill, operated by water power still produces stone ground meals." Published by General Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
C. L. B. & L. Company's Mill and Crew in Horton, 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 Country 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.This mansion is now part of the Davis and Elkins College.
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.
A Balancing Rock on the Coal & Coke Railway, Elkins, 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 int he 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.
