By 1914, at the conclusion of Canal construction activities, Gamboa's population decreased to 173 and the town consisted of a police station, a four-family house which had been brought in from the former town of Empire, and a two-family house brought from the former town of Culebra, and several old railroad box cars used to house silver roll employees.
By 1914, after Canal construction was finished, Gamboa had only 173 residents. The town consisted of a police station, a four-family house moved from Empire, and a two-family house brought in from Culebra. Additionally, several old railroad boxcars were used as housing for workers who handled silver rolls.