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 panoramic view of Balboa, a settlement in the Canal Zone in Panama in 1931. The image showcases The Prado, a wide, tree-lined street with buildings flanking either side, and people walking along the sidewalks. In the foreground, there are neatly manicured lawns with street lamps, and several automobiles can be seen parked on the side. A hill rises in the background, partially covered with vegetation, while more buildings populate the hilly terrain.During the time this photograph was taken, Balboa was a crucial administrative and residential area for Americans working on the Panama Canal. The canal itself, a key maritime shortcut connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, drew numerous military personnel, including naval sailors from ships like the USS Idaho. The USS Idaho, a battleship, would have been part of the US Navy fleet operations, safeguarding and projecting American naval power during this period of the early 20th century.Caption present: "The Prado, Balboa, Canal Zone."
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-17T11:11:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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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: Panama Canal, American soldiers, travel, USS Idaho, historical ph
Theme: cities & towns,history,maritime,militaria
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
