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This 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.George B. Thompson worked at the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company, which was established by Albert Thompson. He later became manager when the company was acquired by the Babcock Lumber Company.

253. George B. Thompson, Tucker County W. Va.

IDNO:
050598
Title:
George B. Thompson, Tucker County W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This 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.George B. Thompson worked at the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company, which was established by Albert Thompson. He later became manager when the company was acquired by the Babcock Lumber Company.
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 forest fire near Davis, W. Va in the Spring of 1914.

254. A Forest Fire Near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050608
Title:
A Forest Fire Near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
Spring 1914
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.A forest fire near Davis, W. Va in the Spring of 1914.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry in Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of this view is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.

255. Canaan Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
050609
Title:
Canaan Valley, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry in Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of this view is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.
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 location of the photograph is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.

256. Group Standing by the Road Looking at View of Canaan Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
050610
Title:
Group Standing by the Road Looking at View of Canaan Valley, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
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 location of the photograph is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.
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 location of this photograph is likely Canaan Valley, W. Va.

257. View of Canaan Valley, W. Va

IDNO:
050611
Title:
View of Canaan Valley, W. Va
Date:
Undated
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 location of this photograph is likely Canaan Valley, 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.The location of the photograph is likely to be Blackwater River near Canaan Valley, W. Va.

258. River and Trees, Likely Near Canaan Valley, W. Va

IDNO:
050612
Title:
River and Trees, Likely Near Canaan Valley, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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 County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of the photograph is likely to be Blackwater River near Canaan Valley, 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.

259. The Basin Before Flooding, Likely Near Canaan Valley, W. Va

IDNO:
050613
Title:
The Basin Before Flooding, Likely Near Canaan Valley, W. Va
Date:
Undated
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.
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 hay cut and raked - shucked by hand"

260. Wild Hay, McDonald Glades, Canaan Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
050626
Title:
Wild Hay, McDonald Glades, Canaan Valley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
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."This hay cut and raked - shucked by hand"
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 scene is located above the Dam two miles above Davis, W. Va.

261. Scene of Blackwater River, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050651
Title:
Scene of Blackwater River, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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 scene is located above the Dam two miles above 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.

262. View of the Blackwater River from Above the Splash Dam near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050652
Title:
View of the Blackwater River from Above the Splash Dam near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

263. Wilson Family Canoeing on the Blackwater River, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050653
Title:
Wilson Family Canoeing on the Blackwater River, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

264. The "Great Eastern" on the Blackwater River during a Motor Launch, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050654
Title:
The "Great Eastern" on the Blackwater River during a Motor Launch, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
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.