Panama City USS Idaho 1931 Swim Races Gatun Swimming Pool 5x3.75 Vintage Photo

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 5x3.75" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition; light age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Please see photos. In this photograph, children in swimsuits are seated and playing by the edge of a swimming pool, likely engaging in a swimming lesson or water activity. The pool area is filled with children, and there are several adults in the background overseeing the activities. The poolside area is covered, with bleachers visible, filled with onlookers or possibly other participants waiting for their turn. The photo has a sepia tone, indicative of its age.The mention of "Gatun, Panama" on the back ties this image to a location near the Panama Canal, specifically Gatun Lake or the Gatun Locks. These areas were significant during the construction and operation of the Panama Canal, which opened in 1914, making them historically notable. Activities such as these swimming lessons were likely common in the communities around the Canal Zone where American servicemen and their families resided.Visible signs and logos in the photograph are not readable due to the image's resolution and quality. The bleachers with adults and other children suggest an organized event, possibly hosted by a local community or military organization.

Price: 28 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-11-17T11:11:10.000Z

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