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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.

50773. Allegheny Heights Hospital and Sanitarium, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050773
Title:
Allegheny Heights Hospital and Sanitarium, Davis, 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.
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.

50774. Blackwater Falls in Wintertime, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050774
Title:
Blackwater Falls in Wintertime, Davis, 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.
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.

50775. The National Bank Building in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050775
Title:
The National Bank Building in Davis, 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.
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.

50776. Court House in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050776
Title:
Court House in Parsons, 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.
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.

50777. Courthouse Building in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050777
Title:
Courthouse Building in Parsons, 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.
The back of the postcard reads, "Miners arrested."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.

50778. An Overturned Passenger Train in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
050778
Title:
An Overturned Passenger Train in an Unidentified Location
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
The back of the postcard reads, "Miners arrested."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.
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.

50779. A Neighborhood in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
050779
Title:
A Neighborhood in Parsons, 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.
Sheep sit and stand around the stark yard pen.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.

50780. Stock Yards in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050780
Title:
Stock Yards in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
Sheep sit and stand around the stark yard pen.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.
The altitude at this point is 3,552 feet.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.

50781. View from the Top of Backbone Mountain, W. Va.

IDNO:
050781
Title:
View from the Top of Backbone Mountain, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1915
Description:
The altitude at this point is 3,552 feet.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.
From left to right is George Ferguson; P. J. Clark; F. E. Fisher; A. L. Hume; J. A. Ahern; Frank Wheeler; G. D. Thompson and George. B. Thompson.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.George B. Thompson came to Tucker County as part of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company, formerly known as the Thompson Lumber Company. He worked there as a secretary and timekeeper until 1907, when the company was bought by Babcock Lumber Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as he was then appointed manager.After the mill closed in 1924, George B. Thompson remained in the community as a local business man and served a term as postmaster of Davis. He also served a term in the House of Delegates as the representative from Tucker County.

50782. Portrait of a Young George B. Thompson with Associates in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
050782
Title:
Portrait of a Young George B. Thompson with Associates in an Unidentified Location
Date:
ca. 1880-1910
Description:
From left to right is George Ferguson; P. J. Clark; F. E. Fisher; A. L. Hume; J. A. Ahern; Frank Wheeler; G. D. Thompson and George. B. Thompson.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.George B. Thompson came to Tucker County as part of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company, formerly known as the Thompson Lumber Company. He worked there as a secretary and timekeeper until 1907, when the company was bought by Babcock Lumber Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as he was then appointed manager.After the mill closed in 1924, George B. Thompson remained in the community as a local business man and served a term as postmaster of Davis. He also served a term in the House of Delegates as the representative from Tucker County.
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.Frank Thompson was among the first stockholders of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company (formerly known as the Thompson Lumber Company), which was established by Albert Thompson. Frank was uncle to George Thompson.

50783. Portrait of Frank Thompson, Brother of S. Maude Thompson Kaemmerling

IDNO:
050783
Title:
Portrait of Frank Thompson, Brother of S. Maude Thompson Kaemmerling
Date:
ca. 1880-1910
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.Frank Thompson was among the first stockholders of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company (formerly known as the Thompson Lumber Company), which was established by Albert Thompson. Frank was uncle to George Thompson.
In the Front Row is F. Boxter and an unidentified gentleman. Pictured standing from left to right are Owen McCullough on the left and an unidentified gentleman to the right.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.

50784. A Portrait of Men in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050784
Title:
A Portrait of Men in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1910
Description:
In the Front Row is F. Boxter and an unidentified gentleman. Pictured standing from left to right are Owen McCullough on the left and an unidentified gentleman to the right.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.