Gatun Main Road

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Gatun Main Road with Gatun Locks in the Background: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Gatun Main Road with Gatun Locks in the Background

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Gatun Main Road

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0184

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting the main road in the town of Gatun. The Gatun Locks can be seen in the background. The photo shows housing where many workers lived. 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

Main road in Gatun looking toward locks from Y.M.C.A. steps

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good