The Panama Canal (1919 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the wonder of the Panama Canal in this captivating black and white film from 1919. Journey with us from the Atlantic to the Pacific as we traverse through the iconic waterway. Witness the ship's passage from the bustling city of Colón to the intricate locks of Gatun and Pedro Miguel, and into the tranquil waters of Miraflores Lake. Marvel at the engineering marvels of the canal, including Gaillard Cut and the Miraflores Locks. Explore the Canal Zone towns of Ancon, Balboa, and Balboa Heights, and catch glimpses of historic landmarks like the Ancon Hospital and the U.S. Administration Building at Balboa. Join us on this nostalgic voyage through one of the world's greatest feats of engineering.

Sources :
Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1919) Panama Canal--scenes of the finished Canal. [United States: s.n., ?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000322/