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 5.5x3.25" 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 a lively street scene in Cristobal, Panama, in 1931. The image shows a bustling street lined with colonial architecture and lush palm trees. People are visible walking about, and horse-drawn carriages and early 20th-century automobiles can be spotted in the background, indicating the period's typical mode of transport.Cristobal was a significant location during the construction and early years of the Panama Canal. This image reflects the era's architectural blend influenced by the American occupation and its strategic importance as part of the Canal Zone. The presence of military personnel from ships like the USS Idaho would have been common, as the area was crucial for naval operations and logistics.Visible in this image is a sign for the "C.R.C. Restaurant," providing a glimpse into the local businesses that catered to both locals and international visitors and workers associated with the canal. Caption: Street Scene Cristobal Panama
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-17T11:13:46.000Z
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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: colonial architecture, palm trees, horse-drawn carriages, automo
Theme: cities & towns, maritime, social history, travel & transportatio
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1931
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.25 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
