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 4.5x2.5" 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 features a bustling street scene in Panama City from 1931, specifically Central Avenue at Santa Plaza. The image captures a lively urban atmosphere with pedestrians walking along the sidewalks, distinctive wrought-iron balconies, overhead electrical wires, and vintage signs of the period, invoking a sense of early 20th-century city life.During this time, Panama City was a vibrant hub of activity, influenced by its pivotal location along the Panama Canal. The city experienced considerable economic growth and an influx of international visitors and workers, especially from the United States, connected to canal operations. This era stands as an important period in the history of Panama, reflecting its cultural and commercial development.Visible signs in the photograph include "Cantor's Metropole Hotel" prominently displaying its sign. Additionally, there is a sign for "Hupmobile," a popular automobile brand of the early 20th century. The photograph's caption on the back reads: "Central Ave at Santa Plaza, Panama City, 1931."
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-17T11:13:46.000Z
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, Avenue, cityscape, historic, architecture, streets
Theme: cities & towns, conflicts & wars, community life, architecture
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1931
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
