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Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba

Description:
This fine old fortress of solid stone was built in 1587 by Philip II of Spain of whiom it was said: "the Sun never sets on his dominions." In 1762 the English attacked Havana and this fort made a glorious defense, being assaulted by land. The tower was built in 1844 for a lighthouse. Morro Castle being no longer needed as a fortress, is now used as a Military Academy.
Date:
circa 1900-1969
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cuban Ephemera
Cuba Collections
Latin American & Caribbean Collections
Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba

Fraternity Park, Havana, Cuba

Description:
Cuban telephone co. bldg. in the background. As a remembrance of the VI Pan-American Conference, the Fraternity Tree was planted in this square, which has taken this name. Secretary of P.W., Mr. Cespedes, has made great success in planning this handsome square of Parisian lines built in the tropics, with tropical gardens and plants and colonial details. Havana is continually beautifying herself: this is only the start. Sooner or later Havana will be the prettiest city of all of the Americas. Come again.
Date:
circa 1928-1965
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cuban Ephemera
Cuba Collections
Latin American & Caribbean Collections
Fraternity Park, Havana, Cuba