Black and white photograph postcard depicting Lake Gatun and the Panama Railroad. The lake and dam of the same name were created during the construction of the Panama Canal. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Geo. A. Balling and 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
Shores part of Lake Gatun and south end of the locks and the light house also Panama R.R. in front. This picture was taken from a point which is in line with our quarters
