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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. Railway lines with earthmoving equipment. 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," captures a significant moment in the construction of one of the greatest engineering feats in history. The image, created by Harris & Ewing, depicts railway lines and earthmoving equipment at the Panama Canal site. The Panama Canal project, which began in 1881, was a monumental undertaking that involved cutting across the Isthmus of Panama to create a waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The construction process was fraught with challenges, including the prevalence of tropical diseases such as yellow fever and malaria, which claimed thousands of lives. By 1884, the death rate had reached over 200 per month. Despite these obstacles, the project continued, and by 1913, significant progress had been made. In this photograph, we see the railway lines and earthmoving equipment that were essential to transporting materials and workers to various parts of the canal site. The railway lines were used to transport the excavated soil and other materials to the areas where they were needed most. The earthmoving equipment, such as the one visible in the photograph, were used to dig and excavate the canal. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the engineers and workers who labored to make the Panama Canal a reality. It is a reminder of the incredible technological advancements that have shaped our world and facilitated global trade and travel. This image is part of the Harris & Ewing Collection, held at the Library of Congress, and is a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in American and global history.
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