Name/Title
Panama Canal Construction at Gatun LocksEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0088Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photograph is looking north towards the living quarters, YMCA, and water tank used by those working on the Panama Canal at the Gatun Locks. The postcard 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
Looking north from R.R. toward Gatun, house 220 is at the right of water tank, house 61 where yours truly resides is just of the right hand edge of picture. The upper ends of locks, emergency dock, and a floating island is on the left of picture. Y.M.C.A. is big building back of house 220 where Fred & Baxter resides. The depot is in the center of picture. No family quarters can be seen from here.Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
