Panama City USS Idaho 1931 Railroad Station 4.5x2.5 Original Vintage Photo

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 vintage photograph, taken in 1931, captures the bustling scene outside a railroad station in Panama City. A horse-drawn carriage is prominently featured in the foreground, moving along tracks that curve out of the image. In the background, an impressive neoclassical building adorned with columns and a clock on its pediment stands, suggesting historical architectural significance. Palm trees frame the setting, testifying to the tropical location.During the early 20th century, Panama City was a hub of activity influenced strongly by its strategic location along the Panama Canal, which played a key role in global trade routes. This photograph likely captures a moment of daily life, showcasing the transport modes of the time which included horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles, highlighting the contrasts and coexistence of old and newer technologies in that era.Visible in the photograph is a clock prominently displayed at the top center of the building's frontage, indicating its likely importance as a landmark or central station. Additionally, faint signage or indicators appear alongside the building, though no specific text can be distinctly read from the image itself. There are no known people identified in this photograph.

Price: 28 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-17T11:13:46.000Z

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