Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photo shows the west and lower lock of Gatun Locks under construction. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Geo. 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. Geo. A. Balling
Primary Language
English
Transcription
Transcription
This is a poor picture of the West lock at Gatun showing the intermediate gates (which are used for small boats) lower locks and if you look close you can see the other to levels, middle & upper My office in on the top at the left.
