Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photograph shows the southern end of the upper lock at what is likely the Gatun Locks. A range light can be seen on the lock wall. The postcard is dated January 1913 and is addressed to Mrs. G.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. G.A. Balling
Primary Language
English
Transcription
Transcription
South end of upper lock showing range lights.
Language
English
Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
6
Notes
Number handwritten on back upper right by previous owner
