Former Panama Canal Railway station, Monument building at Plaza 5 de Mayo, Panama City, Panama
The neoclassical railway station exhibits architectural elements similar to Pennsylvania Station in New York, featuring dual entrances and internal streets.
Built between 1912 and 1913, this third iteration of the Panama Railway Station operated until 1960, when administration transferred from US to Panamanian control.
From 1976 to 2005, the station housed the Museum of Panamanian People, later renamed to Reina Torres de Araúz Anthropological Museum.
The building stands near multiple public transportation routes in Panama City, with access to guided tours explaining its connection to canal construction.
The station design incorporated separate waiting areas following the canal zone caste system, reflecting social structures of the early 20th century.
Location: Panamá Province
Address: Avenida B
GPS coordinates: 8.96100,-79.54050
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:35
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