The inspiration to design and create my own postcards comes from the famous Maduro company of Panama
The Maduros produced 1000's of views of the Panama Canal from the early 1900's to the 1950's, showing construction/buildings/life/landmarks and of course vessels in transit, which form my passion, are well represented.
They were sold in kiosks along the Canal Zone and in their iconic shops located at Colon and Panama city, either end of the Panama Canal.
This wonderful view showing the inside of the Cathedral Plaza shop in Panama City showcases a treasure trove of Canal material. Check out the rows and rows of Postcards !
Hover over each postcard to flip the front/back of the design.
The outside of the same shop. I wonder which Panama hat the father is promising his son gazing into the window !
The Maduros had several shops on the Isthmus. This early view of Front Street Colon shows a PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS belonging to IL MADURO JR opposite the steam train
Another postcard view taken in the 1930's now showing a much more debonaire Maduro store taking pride of place on the Left hand side of Front Street Colon
The Maduros even managed to add humour into their advertising !