August 15, 1914


THE PANAMA CANAL


August 15, 1939


The construction force was assembled so rapidly that sufficient houses could not be provided and old box cars were rolled onto
 sidings and converted into quarters. Tents also were pressed into service for both gold and silver employees. It was not until
 after 1908 that housing for employees was anywhere near adequate.


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These modern houses, suitable for the tropics, are in the new town of Gamboa, headquarters of the Dredging Division. Under the
 present program of construction of quarters, the old wooden structures now in use will eventually be replaced. Many of the
 houses still in use on the Canal Zone were built during the French construction days.


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