Description: An original photograph from an album of a soldier who served aboard the USS Idaho from between 1928 and 1931. This photo is from their travels in Panama.Type & Size: A 4.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition; light age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Please see photos. This photograph captures the Rio Grande River at Miraflores in the Panama Canal zone in 1931. The image prominently features a bridge spanning the river, with lush hills visible in the background. The surroundings appear tranquil, with reflections of the bridge and landscape visible in the water below. In 1931, the Panama Canal was a vital maritime route, having opened in 1914. The canal transformed global trade by providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, reducing transit time significantly. The Miraflores area is known for the Miraflores Locks, one of the key lock complexes on the canal, allowing ships to navigate through varying sea levels.Text on the back of the photograph reads: ```Rio Grande River at Miraflores Panama Canal 1931```No identifiable individuals or additional text is present in this photograph.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-16T08:26:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Miraflores, Panama Canal, maritime, bridge, waterway, mountainou
Theme: maritime, nature, transportation, travel
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1931
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
