Colón, Panama; street with building works in progress. Photograph, 1907.

The street is lined with wooden houses, piles of lumber and rubble

The American Government funded the renovation of roads and buildings in Panama when the Panama Canal was under construction: this photograph forms part of a 'before' and 'after' series

1907

1 photograph : photoprint ; image 17 x 23.2 cm

Fourth Street, Colón, after paving. August, 1907 Lettering: printed on card attached to mount

Wellcome Collection 561914i