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Lake Gatun

Date: 1913
Description: Palm trees and defoliated deciduous trees stand in the waters of Lake Gatun near Colon, Panama. The lake was formed by building a dam across the Chagres Ri...
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Gatun Lighthouse and Locks

Date: 03 1913
Description: An unidentified man in light-colored uniform, on the far left just behind a column, is standing atop the near side of the Gatun Locks near Colon, Panama. O...
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Locomotive and Steam Shovel

Date: 03 1913
Description: An elevated view of a steam locomotive and rail mounted steam shovel, probably in the Culebra Cut, during construction of the Panama Canal. Men are seen on...
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Culebra Cut

Date: 03 1913
Description: An elevated view of the vast excavation of the Culebra Cut during construction of the Panama Canal. Railroad tracks and a stream are running through the cu...
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Worker Housing

Date: 03 1913
Description: A small electric train engine identified as P.R.R. [Panama Railroad] 8 is parked in front of a row of two-story wooden houses. Lumber is piled near the tra...
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Gatun Locks

Date: 03 1913
Description: A view looking toward the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, over the Gatun Locks during construction. The entrance lighthouse is seen in the distance....
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Thekla in Panama

Date: 03 1913
Description: Thekla Wollaeger (Mrs. George F.) Brumder posing on a street in Panama, possibly in Panama City. She is wearing a long, light-colored dress, hat and gloves...
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Charlotte Amalie Harbor

Date: 03 1913
Description: Elevated view of the harbor at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Sailing vessels of various sizes are moored in the harbor. There are islands in the background...

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