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Poster Print : The deepest excavation; Gaillard ( formerly Culebra ) cut, throught the isthmus
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The deepest excavation; Gaillard ( formerly Culebra ) cut, throught the isthmus
The deepest excavation; Gaillard ( formerly Culebra ) cut, throught the isthmus to create the Panama Canal locks and so joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
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Media ID 11301188
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Archive Construction Engineering Golden Age Of Train Travel Rail Railway Tracks Steam Train Stock Photography Train Trains Transport Travel Vintage Late 19th Century Panama California Exposition Panama Canal
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from TopFoto, showcases the depths of the Gaillard (formerly Culebra) Cut, the deepest part of the canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Witness the ingenuity and determination of the builders as they carved through the Isthmus of Panama, creating a global transportation phenomenon. Bring this historical masterpiece into your home or office and be inspired by the power of human innovation.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.6cm x 42cm (21.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a monumental moment in history - the deepest excavation ever undertaken, known as Gaillard (formerly Culebra) cut. This remarkable feat of engineering was carried out through the isthmus to create the Panama Canal locks, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Taken during the late 19th century at the Panama California Exposition, this vintage image showcases the immense scale of construction involved in this ambitious project. The photograph showcases an array of railway tracks snaking their way through the excavation site, accompanied by steam engines and earth-moving equipment. These powerful machines were instrumental in reshaping the landscape and making way for one of mankind's greatest achievements. Transport enthusiasts will be delighted by this glimpse into a golden age of train travel. The presence of multiple trains, including a majestic steam locomotive dominating the foreground, adds to its nostalgic charm. It serves as a reminder that rail transportation played a crucial role not only in facilitating construction but also in shaping global connectivity. Preserved within this archival gem lies both historical significance and artistic beauty. Its stock photography status allows us to appreciate it without commercial constraints while still acknowledging its value as an educational resource for those interested in exploring our past accomplishments. General has expertly captured an iconic moment that forever changed maritime trade routes and united two great oceans with human ingenuity and determination
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