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Miraflores tug, PRR-2 barge, two other barges. unknown tug(?) further into the lock chamber and partial view unknown vessel at Pedro Miguel locks (under construction). Gold and Silver Roll workers observing test transit(?) Also notice one female in crowd.

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Miraflores tug, PRR-2 barge, two other barges, unknown tug(?) further into the lock chamber and partial view unknown vessel at Miraflores locks (under construction). Crafts moving from lower west chamber to upper west chamber. Looking north. Gold and Silver Roll workers observing test transit(?) Also notice one female in crowd. | Remolcador Miraflores, barcaza PRR-2, otras dos barcazas, remolcador(?) desconocido en la delantera y nave desconocida (parte trasera) en las esclusas de Miraflores (durante construcción). Naves en el carril oeste inferior rumbo al carril oeste superior. Viendo hacia el norte. Empleados de "Gold y Silver Roll" observando transito de prueba(?) Además  se observa una mujer en la multitud.
Miraflores tug, PRR-2 barge, two other barges, unknown tug(?) further into the lock chamber and partial view unknown vessel at Miraflores locks (under construction). Crafts moving from lower west chamber to upper west chamber. Looking north. Gold and Silver Roll workers observing test transit(?) Also notice one female in crowd. | Remolcador Miraflores, barcaza PRR-2, otras dos barcazas, remolcador(?) desconocido en la delantera y nave desconocida (parte trasera) en las esclusas de Miraflores (durante construcción). Naves en el carril oeste inferior rumbo al carril oeste superior. Viendo hacia el norte. Empleados de "Gold y Silver Roll" observando transito de prueba(?) Además se observa una mujer en la multitud.

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

A collection of 74 photographic images, most 3¼ x 5½ inches, a few smaller. Mixed processes; some black & white, a few sepia tones. Some may be contact prints. Images selectively depicting the construction period of the Panama Canal, 1904–1914. Fifty photographs in the collection document major engineering projects: building of the locks, test transits, Culebra Cut digging, dredging operations, etc. In addition, images of iconic Canal Zone buildings during construction: Administration Building, Tivoli Hotel, Canal Zone towns, etc. The remaining 24 photographs show views of Panama City, Portobelo historical ruins, Taboga Island, bullfighting ring, etc. Social norms of the period are documented in a few images, such as, a sign reading “These Paths for Gold Employees Only” (paths for white employees only.) The collection’s metadata description is provided in English and Spanish thanks to a collaboration between Northwestern University Transportation Library staff and Panama Canal Authority Roberto F. Chiari Library former Library Director Mr. Rolando Cochez and Mr. Isaac E. Carranza, Library Technician.

Dates

  • 1904 - 1914

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Extent

From the Collection: 74 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian