Name/Title
The Rising Water Levels of Gatun LakeEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0198Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the rising water levels of Gatun Lake. 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
This is part of the Jungle showing how Lake Gatun is gradually rising and will cover all but the tallest trees on the right. The lake is now over 53 feet above sea and the final height will be 87 feet, but they intend to lower it to about 40 when the dry season starts in Jan. to finish some of the concrete work.Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
