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Panama Canal, 1904. Isthmian Canal - Looking North from Sta. K547 - Culebra. Dec. 20, 1904'. The Panama Canal project was one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken. The canal was cut across the Isthmus of Panama, enabling ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. However, thousands of workers died from yellow fever, malaria, and other tropical diseases - by 1884 the death rate was over 200 per month
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This photograph, titled 'Isthmian Canal - Looking North from Sta. K547 - Culebra. Dec. 20, 1904,' is a stunning record of the Panama Canal construction site in 1904, captured by the renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing. The Panama Canal project, an engineering marvel of the 20th century, was a monumental undertaking that involved cutting a passage across the Isthmus of Panama to enable ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The scene depicted in this image showcases the vastness of the excavation site, with machinery and railway tracks stretching out as far as the eye can see. The railway was a crucial component of the canal's construction, transporting workers and supplies from one end of the project to the other. The excavation machines, including the steam shovels and dredgers, were instrumental in creating the canal, carving through the rock and earth to make way for the waterway. However, the construction of the Panama Canal came with significant challenges. Thousands of laborers, many of them from the United States, lost their lives to tropical diseases such as yellow fever and malaria, which claimed over 200 lives per month by 1884. Despite these challenges, the project continued, driven by the vision of connecting the two oceans and the potential economic benefits it would bring. This photograph, taken by George William Harris and Martha Ewing of Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the determination and ingenuity required to complete one of the most significant engineering projects in history. The image is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress and is a valuable addition to any collection of historical photographs or American history.
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