Upper Lock Range Lights at Gatun Locks

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Upper Lock Range Lights at Gatun Locks

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0134

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photograph shows the southern end of the upper lock at what is likely the Gatun Locks. A range light can be seen on the lock wall. The postcard is dated January 1913 and is addressed to Mrs. G.A. Balling. Verso has 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. G.A. Balling

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Transcription

South end of upper lock showing range lights.

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

6

Notes

Number handwritten on back upper right by previous owner

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good