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Views on the Isthmus
95.R.20
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Description
The album Views
on the Isthmus contains 21 views, taken by an unknown photographer, of the Isthmus
of Panama along the route of the Panama Railroad, roughly in the area where the Panama Canal
was eventually built. Included are views of Aspinwall (Colón), the northwest terminus of the
railroad and western entrance of the canal; the stations along the railroad; and Panama
City, the southern railroad terminus and canal entrance.
Background
The views in the album were taken by an unidentified amateur photographer.
Extent
1 album
(21 photographs)
Restrictions
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Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers.