Gatun Locks Approach Wall

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Postcard of the south center approach wall at the Gatun Locks: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Postcard of the south center approach wall at the Gatun Locks

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Gatun Locks Approach Wall

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0073

Description

Black and white photograph postcard of the construction of the Panama Canal. The photograph is looking at the south center approach wall at the Gatun Locks. The postcard is dated December 16, 1912 and addressed to Mrs. Geo. A. Balling. Verso includes a handwritten note.

Subject

Panama Canal

Subject Place

City

Gatun

Country

Panama

Region

Central America

Collection

Postcard Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Date Published

circa 1910 - circa 1915

Addressee

Name

Mrs. Geo. A. Balling

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Transcription

South center approach wall taken from tower, showing the incomplete track. This wall is about 1000 feet big from the first gate to the end, the boats will connect to the electric mules here and be drawn through the locks 4 mules for each boat.

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good