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The railroad traveled from Davis, W. Va. to Thomas, 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.

49. Bridge Over the Western Maryland Railroad at Thomas, W. Va.

IDNO:
050747
Title:
Bridge Over the Western Maryland Railroad at Thomas, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The railroad traveled from Davis, W. Va. to Thomas, 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 group of men are pictured on and beside a train car. A bridge in the background crosses the New River.

50. Railroad Bridge and Turntable, Thurmond, W. Va.

IDNO:
052207
Title:
Railroad Bridge and Turntable, Thurmond, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A group of men are pictured on and beside a train car. A bridge in the background crosses the New River.
The bridge, which stands 282 feet above water, is located on the Queen and Crescent Route, which connects Cincinnati to New Orleans.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

51. High Bridge, Ky.

IDNO:
052544
Title:
High Bridge, Ky.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The bridge, which stands 282 feet above water, is located on the Queen and Crescent Route, which connects Cincinnati to New Orleans.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.