Fort Davis, Panama

Former U.S. Army fort near Gatun, Panama

Fort William D. Davis is a former U.S. Army fort near Gatun, Panama. It was transferred to Panama in 1995.[1]

Current use

Panama renamed the location the José Dominador Bazán [es] residential area. It is used for civilian housing, education and production facilities, including an established 400 seat international call center in operation since 2004. It is also the Panamanian National Police Training Academy grounds since 2014. [1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b William H. Ormsbee, jr. "Military property transfers (1979-1999)". Retrieved 2012-12-09.

External links

  • Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation, filed under Colon, Former Panama Canal Zone, CZ:
    • HABS No. CZ-2, "Fort William D. Davis", 39 data pages
    • HABS No. CZ-2-A, "Fort Davis, Theater", 23 photos, 8 data pages, 4 photo caption pages
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