Workers Digging Panama Canal

(Original Caption) While labor-saving machinery (background) helped greatly in building the Panama Canal there was still much manual labor needed. As seen in this 1909 photo, workers were imported from Northern Spain to work on the canal. On 2/15, Chief of State Omar Trorrijos warned that Panama wuold take a tough line in secret talks that Panama would take a tough line in secret talks now underway on a new treaty covering the operation & control of the waterway.
(Original Caption) While labor-saving machinery (background) helped greatly in building the Panama Canal there was still much manual labor needed. As seen in this 1909 photo, workers were imported from Northern Spain to work on the canal. On 2/15, Chief of State Omar Trorrijos warned that Panama wuold take a tough line in secret talks that Panama would take a tough line in secret talks now underway on a new treaty covering the operation & control of the waterway.
Workers Digging Panama Canal
PURCHASE A LICENSE
How can I use this image?
$375.00
USD
Getty ImagesWorkers Digging Panama Canal, News PhotoWorkers Digging Panama Canal, News PhotoWorkers Digging Panama Canal Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty ImagesProduct #:515292950
$499$175
Getty Images
In stock
Please note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. They are provided in a historical context. Learn more.

DETAILS

Restrictions:
Contact your local office for all commercial or promotional uses.
Credit:
Bettmann / Contributor
Editorial #:
515292950
Collection:
Bettmann
Date created:
January 01, 1909
Upload date:
License type:
Rights-managed
Release info:
Not released. More information
Source:
Bettmann
Object name:
U1893204
Max file size:
3268 x 3384 px (10.89 x 11.28 in) - 300 dpi - 6 MB