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Culebra Cut, Culebra - Gang of 150 Men Shifting Track By Hand, January 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Culebra Cut, Culebra - Gang of 150 Men Shifting Track By Hand, January 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Culebra Cut, Culebra - Gang of 150 Men Shifting Track By Hand, January 1912. Men working on the Panama Canal project
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This evocative photograph, titled "Culebra Cut, Culebra - Gang of 150 Men Shifting Track By Hand, January 1912," captures a group of 150 determined men working tirelessly on the Panama Canal project. The image, created by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, depicts the laborers in the midst of shifting railway tracks by hand, a crucial task in the construction of the canal's railway system. The Panama Canal, a marvel of civil engineering, was a massive undertaking that required the efforts of thousands of workers, including these men, who toiled under the tropical sun to make the project a reality. The photograph, taken in January 1912, showcases the grit and determination of these workers as they focus intently on their task, with their shovels poised to move the next sleeper into place. The men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, appear to be in various stages of the laborious process, with some lifting sleepers onto carts while others position them on the tracks. The railway line, which snakes through the lush greenery of Culebra, is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the engineers and workers who built it. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human effort and sacrifice that went into the construction of the Panama Canal, a feat that revolutionized international trade and transportation. The image, part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the past and the remarkable achievements of the 20th century.
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