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Filibustero Ship, (16th century ), 1920sFilibustero Ship. These were true pirates and their favorite element was the sea. Used in their raids, lightweight boats fitted with sails and oars. When attacking they fought like wild beasts
Spanish Galleon assaulted, (17th century ), 1920sSpanish Galleon assaulted by pirates and corsaries. Not only merchant vessels, but galleons and other warships if they were left behind or were moving away from the fleets were at risk of attack
Church and Hospital Paula, (1664), 1920sChurch and Hospital of Paula for women was erected in 1664 in the times of Bishop Juan Zaenz de Manorca, who was an Inquisitor in Mexico and inspired terror in the people for his extreme severity
The Spanish Silver Fleet, (1628), 1920sSilver fleet in 1628. The Dutch Squadron commanded by General Pedro Pieterson Heyn entered Matanzas Bay 8th September 1628 and attacked the Spanish Silver fleet
Map of Havana, (1608), 1920sMap of Havana in 1604. We assume this map was made by Christopher Rodal. Havana had in 1608 a population of five hundred. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
Shield of Havana, (1692), 1920sShield of Havana. Due to the importance Havana gained as a station of fleets and residence of Governors, it was granted the title of city on 20th December 1592, using the Shield of Arms
Punta Castle, (1589), 1920sPunta Castle. Construction began in March 1589. Captain Juan de Tejada, armed the fortifications and secured the entries to the port
The Morro Castle, (1587), 1920sThe Morro Castle. In the year 1587, Juan de Tejada, and Juan Bautista Antonelli, chose the location of the Castillo del Morro, work started in March 1589
Primitive ingenuity, (16th century), 1920sPrimitive ingenuity. The sugar industry was extremely outdated, even though there were one hundred and twenty mills on the Island; annual export only amounted to twenty thousand pounds
Map of Benzoni, (1541), 1920sMap of Benzoni. The traveller Girolano Benzoni, author of this map, was Italian and remained in Havana ten months in 1541
The First Cabildo, (1519), 1920sFirst Cabildo.The first three councillors of Havana were elected by the people in 1519. In addition, a mayor who was Judge of the people.Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
The First Mass, (1519), 1910sFirst mass. The mass was held on 16th November 1519 in the same place as the temple is today. Governor Don Francisco de la Vega erected a commemorative column in 1754.Cigar card from the History of
Shield of Havana, (1516), 1910sShield of Havana, 1516. Shield granted to Cuba in 1516. Also appears in the map of the island of Cuba Don Jose Maria de la Torre
Foundation Sancti-Spiritus, (1550s), 1920sFoundation Sancti-Spiritus. Velazquez founded Sancti-Spiritus in the same year as he founded Trinidad, in 1514. In 1550 it had 400 inhabitants and in 1605 was attacked
Foundation of Trinidad, (1534), 1920sTrinity Foundation, founded by Diego Velazquez in 1514 located ten miles from the port of Jagua. In 1534 it was almost depopulated; in 1620 it had 250 inhabitants
Foundatin of Santiago de Cuba, (1515), 1920sSantiago de Cuba, last of the first 7 existent villages in the 16th century and second city on the Island of Cuba, was founded July 25, 1515
Foundation of Baracoa, (16th century), 1920sFoundation of Baracoa. Colombus arrived at Baracoa 27th November 1492 and Diego Velazquez founded it in 1512, the oldest city of Cuba as well as its first capital
Territorial Divison, (1847), 1920s. Artist: Jose Maria de La TorreTerritorial division. This map was made in1837 by Sir Jose Maria de La Torre, who published another edition in 1847 with the title of History Map old
Bartholome de las Casas, (16th century), 1920sBartolome de Las Casas, (born August 1474, Sevilla, died July 17, 1566, Madrid), early Spanish historian and Dominican missionary in the Americas
The Slaughter of Natives in Caonao, (16th century), 1920sSlaughter of natives in Caonao.The Spaniards fell with rage on defenseless Indians. Padre Las Casas called and scream at Narvaez, who witnessed the horrible massacre
Canoa and Barbacoa, 1920sCanoa y Barbacoa. In the north coast of the Island. Rooms were built in Horcones. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona
Indian God or Cemi, 1920sCEMI or idol. The Siboneyes consulted their Gods that they called Cemis receiving divine inspirations during their ceremonies
Cooking of Casabe, 1920sThe Casabe was prepared by the natives of Cuba, native people of good nature, peaceful, loving and of clear intelligence. They lived in peace with the peoples of the various regions of the island
Tomb of Christopher Colombus, (19th century), 1920sThe tomb was one of the last additions to the cathedral, installed in 1899 and designed by the sculptor Arturo Melida. It was originally installed in Havana before being moved to Seville after Spain
Death of Christopher Colombus, (16th century), 1920sDeath of Cristobal Colon in Valladolid, May 20, 1506. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana
Testament of Isabel the Catholic, (16th century), 1920sTestament of Isabel the Catholic. In Seville Colombus heard of the death of his protector Isabel la Catolica, news that produced immense grief.Cigar card from the History of Cuba
Presents to Colombus, (16th century), 1920sWhen Colombus returned to Cuba in his second voygage, the natives offered him different gifts that were hand made. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
Colon returning to Spain as a prisoner, (16th century), 1920sChristopher Colombus went to Santo Domingo where the colonial settlement had been moved from Isabella. Colombus attempted to resume his governorship, but the people rebelled
Colombus sent to Spain, (16th century), 1920sColombus sent to Spain. At the beginning of October 1500, Colombus and his brothers were arrested and sent to Spain by the commissioner of Bobadilla
Villejo and Martin rejected by Colombus, (15th century), 1920sVillejo and Martin rejected by Colombus. Colombus was imprisoned by Bobadilla, who had powers to maintain peace and tranquillity in the colony
Colombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba, (15th century), 1920sColombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba. On his second trip Colombus went into the south coast of Cuba and when Cortes arrived in Guaniguanico province, Colombus made his crew swear on June 12
Colombus returns from his first trip, (15th century), 1920sReturn of the first trip. In mid-April, Columbus entered the city of Barcelona where the court was located to a grandiose reception
The Discovery of Cuba, (15th century), 1920sThe island of Cuba was discovered on October 28 1492 by Christopher Columbus and his fleet of three ships: La Pinta, La Nina and La Santa Maria on his first trip to the New World
Rebellion on Board, (15th century), 1920sRebellion on board. A month after Colombus left the Canaries, the crew began to express their discontent to Colombus, threatening him and trying to force him to return to Spain
Landing of Colombus in America, (15th century), 1920sLanding of Colombus in America. At two in the morning of October 12 1492 a cannon was shot from La Pinta which gave the ground signal that it had arrived at the island of Guanahani
The Santa Maria, the pinta and the Nina, (15th century), 1920sThe Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina. Small carablea fleet, under the command of Colombus, Martin Alonso Pinzon, and Vicente Yanez Pinzon
Farewell to Colombus, (1482), 1920sFarewell to Colombus. On the morning of August 3rd 1492 and with the blessing of Friar Juan Perez, he departed the small fleet from the port of Palos de Moguer
Council of Salamanca, (15th century), 1920sCouncil of Salamanca. Colombus submitted his plans to the Dominican theologians of San Esteban, obtaining its approval after long discussions
Colombus in Rabida, (15th century), 1920sColombus at la Rabida. Colombus explained his plans to the Friar Juan Perez, who had been confessor of Elizabeth the Catholic, obtaining a letter of presentation to the Queen
Colombus arriving at Rabida, (15th century), 1920sColombus arriving at Rabida. Disappointed Colon was heading to Enelva to drop off his son Diego and passing by the monastery of Rabida he asked for a little bread and water
Geometric map of islands, Willian H. Bacock, 1919The American geographer Willian H. Bacock studying in 1918 the maps of Italian geographers of the 15th century, found accordance in them the Atlantic and from 1414
Convent the Rabida, (15th century), 1920sConvent the Rabida. Colombus went to Spain to offer his services to the catholic kings. He went first to the Dukes of Medina Sidonia, and of Medina Celi and then went to Cordoba
William Gorgas, (1854-1920), 1920sDr William Gorgas, born in Mobila in 1854 and was head of health service in Cuba during the government of Wood. The measures taken against mosquitoes gave a remarkable outcome; in seven months
William Van Horne, (1843-1915), 1920sWilliam Van Horne. Canadian capitalist who in April 1900 created the construction company Company of Cuba in New York to build the central railway in Cuba, inaugurated on 8th December 1902
Matthew Hanna, (1898-1902), 1920sLieutenant Matthew Hanna, American, was appointed Commissioner of schools in Cuba in 1900 and published the regulation for those schools
Alejandro Rodriguez, (1850-1900), 1920sGeneral Alejandro Rodriguez, born in Sancti Spiritus in 1850, when the war broke out in Baire; fought in Camaguey and was Mayor of Havana in 1900 and Head of the Rural Guards in 1901
Juan Guiteras, (1852-1925), 1920sDr Juan Guiteras. Physician born in Matanzas in 1852. He was Professor at the University and contributed largely to the disappearance of yellow fever in Cuba
Aristides Agramonte, (1868-1931), 1920s. Artist: Aristides AgramonteDr Aristides Agramonte. Born in Puerto Principe in 1869, studied medicine in the United States and belonged to a research group which studied yellow fever in 1900
