More photos sent to me by CZ Images contributor Paolo Sanfilippo for
this week's photos. While in the old town of Gatun, Paolo came
across this old bomb shelter which was down from the ridge-line of the
housing area in the valley (as I call it). Many of these type of
shelters were built in the Canal Zone during the WWII era. I never
ventured into one of them to see what was inside but looked impressive
from outside. Whether they could withstand a bomb, I don't
know. I have read that other shelters were built by residents in
different communities and exercised air-raid drills. I couldn't
find anything about these type of shelters pictured above and below so
if anyone knows some history behind them, please drop me line.
WOW... another great photo Paolo...thanks
again for sending.
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