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Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, 1913
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Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, 1913
Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, Cut in March 1913. Men working on the Panama Canal project
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This photograph, titled "Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, 1913," is a testament to the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal. Taken by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, the image offers a glimpse into the monumental construction project that transformed the geography of Central America and revolutionized global trade. The photograph was captured at the base of Gold Hill, a section of the Culebra Cut, which is the narrowest part of the canal. The image showcases the basaltic columns developed by the powerful steam shovels used in the excavation process. The columns, formed from the volcanic rock, are a result of the shovels' relentless digging, carving a path through the land. The men in the photograph, likely navvies or laborers, are dwarfed by the vastness of the project. Their presence adds a sense of scale to the image, highlighting the sheer size and complexity of the engineering feat. The steam shovels, a symbol of progress and innovation, stand tall against the backdrop of the lush, tropical landscape. The Panama Canal, an engineering masterpiece, was completed in 1914, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This photograph, taken just a year prior, offers a unique perspective on the progress made during the construction phase. The image is a valuable addition to the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, a testament to the studio's significant contribution to documenting American history.
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