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French quarters
How were the living conditions for the workers during the French period?
Did the dwellings look the same, just like this one in Colon?
What types of workers worked for the French?
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End of the French Period
The United States took over the French project in 1904.
What type of machinery is this in the background?
Can you identify this man in the stereograph?
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French Decline
By 1894 the French period was in decline, even with the establishment of the Compagnie Nouvelle du Canal de Panama.
Was this machine the top of the line during construction?
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French Period 1881-1904
Three days to the Centennial and our next acknowledgement is the French Period in the Canal.
The success of Ferdinand de Lesseps in the Suez prompted the French to attempt a sea level canal in Panama.
What can you tell us about the early years of the French Period?
What can you tell us about Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and Antoine François Prévost, whom are credited to this piece?
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Panama Canal Railroad: Renovation
During construction of the Panama Canal, the railroad was relocated to accommodate the canal.
What can you tell us about the renovations throughout the history of the Panama Canal Railroad? Please share with us in the comments section below!
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Panama Canal Railroad: Construction
The Panama Canal Railroad predates the canal by 59 years, with construction beginning in 1850.
Construction was completed five years later on January 28, 1855.
What can you share with us about the initial construction of the Panama Canal Railroad?
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Panama Canal Railroad Mola
The Panama Canal Railroad celebrated its own centennial anniversary in 1955.
What memories can you share with us about the Panama Canal Railroad? Share with us as we celebrate the Centennial!
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Panama Canal Railroad
Just a few days shy of the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal, our minds are focused on that incredible feat.
Still, another engineering marvel of this time is the Panama Canal Railroad.
What can you share with us about the Panama Canal Railroad?
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Panama Canal Railroad: Passenger train
During the construction of the Panama Canal, the main purpose of the train was to move construction materials and earth to and from the construction site but it also was used as a passenger train.
Were you a passenger on the Panama Canal Railroad? How was your experience with it?
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Centennial Week is here!
We are less than five days away from celebrating the Panama Canal Centennial here at the University of Florida! We hope we can see you here celebrating with us this weekend!
This week on the blog we are revisiting some of the history of the Panama Canal from the early days of the Panama Canal Railroad and the attempts of the French, to the technological advancements at the Culebra cut and Gatun Lake, and finally wrap up the week with images of the SS Ancon going through the Panama Canal for the first time 100 years ago.
Keep up with our posts this week as we all celebrate 100 years of the Panama Canal!
