Name/Title
Gatun Housing and Water TowerEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0189Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting housing in the town of Gatun. A large water tower can be seen in the background. The photograph is dated December 17, 1912 and is addressed to Mrs. Geo. A. Balling. Verso has a handwritten note.Subject
Panama CanalSubject Place
City
GatunCountry
PanamaRegion
Central AmericaCollection
Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photograph (1900-Present)Date Published
circa 1910 - circa 1915Primary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Gatun from Hotel entrance looking toward the Y.M.C.A. and in the direction of the depot. Taken Dec 17-1912Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
5-1/2 inWidth
3-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
