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Steam shovels, Panama Canal, c.(between 1905 and 1914). Creator: Unknown
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Steam shovels, Panama Canal, c.(between 1905 and 1914). Creator: Unknown
Steam shovels, Panama Canal, c.(between 1905 and 1914)
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8 X 10 In Building Site Canal Construction Construction Site Debris Digging Dry Plate Negative Excavator Panama Panama Canal Panama Central America Rubble Steam Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher Steam Shovel William A Livingstone
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This photograph, taken between 1905 and 1914, showcases the monumental construction process of the Panama Canal. The image, from an unknown photographer, depicts a scene at the canal's building site, where two steam shovels are hard at work. The shovels, manufactured by Detroit Publishing Company, are expertly maneuvering piles of debris and rubble, making way for the canal's path. The steam shovels, a crucial component of the canal's construction, were instrumental in excavating the land and moving vast quantities of earth. The image captures the raw power and determination of the workers, as they toil under the hot sun, with the steam from the shovels billowing into the air. The location of the photograph is not explicitly stated, but the Panama Canal, a historic engineering feat, is evident in the background. The canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, revolutionized water transport and transportation in general, making it possible for ships to travel between the two oceans without having to navigate the treacherous waters of the Cape Horn. The photograph, a glass negative, was likely taken during the early stages of the canal's construction, which began in earnest in 1904. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the workers, who labored under challenging conditions to make this ambitious project a reality. The photograph is a valuable piece of American and global history, and a reminder of the incredible feats that were achieved during the 1900s. It is a fascinating glimpse into the past, and a reminder of the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal.
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