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Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Panama Canal, 1913. 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 'Panama Canal, 1913,' showcases an iconic moment in American civil engineering history. Taken by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, the image captures the grandeur and complexity of the Panama Canal project. The canal, which cuts across the Isthmus of Panama, revolutionized global maritime travel by enabling ships to navigate between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. However, the construction of the canal came with significant challenges. Thousands of laborers, predominantly Caucasian men, faced the harsh realities of the tropical rainforest, battling diseases such as yellow fever and malaria. The death rate reached over 200 per month by 1884. In this photograph, we see a group of surveyors, equipped with surveying instruments, meticulously measuring the land. The forested landscape in the background underscores the immense challenge of transforming the rugged terrain into a navigable waterway. The Panama Canal project, a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, is depicted in this timeless image. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the laborers, who played a crucial role in shaping the world's transportation infrastructure during the 1910s. This photograph, part of the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, is a valuable historical artifact that continues to inspire and captivate audiences.
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