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Capture of Fuerte de la Loma (1896), 1910sCapture of Fuerte de la Loma. Major General Calixto Garcia took hold of the fort in August 20, 1896 and the flag bearer Luis Rodolfo Miranda hoisted the Cuban flag
Plaza of The Hope, (1896), 1920sPlaza of Hope attacked by the Cubans. This village is located in the province of Santa Clara, and was attacked by revolutionaries in July 1896
View of Palma, (1896), 1920sView of Palma. This postcard shows the place where Maceo attacked the village of La Palma, on 29 March 1896, a hundred and forty soldiers were taken prisoner
Accion of PasoReal, (1896), 1920sAction of Royal Step ( Accion de Paso Real) On the 1st of February, 1896 the royal step action of San Diego took place between the forces of General Antonio Maceo
Sierra de los Organos, (1896), 1920sSierra de los Organos. In this sierra located in Pinar del Rio, General Antonio Maceo installed his military camp in February 1896
General Arolas and his military chiefs, (1896), 1920sSpanish General Arolas and his military chiefs. Arolas was the chief of the La Trocha de Mariel forces going to Majana, constructed at the beginning of 1896 to block the way of the Cuban troops
Cuban revolutionaries in Nassau, (1895), 1920sCuban revolutionaries in Nassau, December 1895, waiting to come out of Cuba in an expedition; Eduardo Yero, Pedro Batancourt, Cosme de la Torriente, Martin Marrero, Guarino Landa, Gerardo Domenech
Battle of Coliseo, (1895), 1920sAction of Coliseo. It took place on 23 December de 1895 between the troops led by Martinez Campos and the Cuban led by Gomez and Maceo. This battle was a great triumph for the Cubans
Two Mouth Fort, (1896), 1920sDos Bocas fort. Cuban forces attacked the village of Dos Bocas in Santiago de Cuba province on November 10, 1896. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
Battle of Mal Tiempo, (1895), 1920sBattle of Mal Tiempo. Near Las Cruces and in bad weather took place the battle between the Cuban forces of Gomez and Maceo and the column of colonel Rich, composed of 1, 300 soldiers
Battle of Cardenas, (1850), 1920sBattle of Narciso Lopez. On landing in Cardenas with 17 soldiers, had a battle with governor Ceruti fighting with 100 men who came from Guamacaro to defend the Governor
Narciso Lopez landing in Cardenas, (1850), 1920sThe landing of Narciso Lopez in Cardenas on 19th of May 1850 with 600 men, seizing the city, they raised the flag of the lone star for the first time in Cuba
First locomotive, (1830s), 1920sFirst locomotive from Havana to Guines, whose construction began in 1833.This track cost two million pesos and was the first in the Spanish domains
The Soles of Bolivar, (1823), 1920sThe soles of Bolivar.The secret society Soles and Rays of Bolivar which had the purpose of establishing the Republic of Cubanacan in August 1823
Naval Command, (19th century), 1920sNaval Command. This view represents the famous and old wharf in the Machina well known by the people of Havana. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
Foundation of Cienguegos, (1819), 1920sOn January 1st 1819 Infantry Lieutenant Colonel Juan Luis Lorenzo De Clouet, proposed the foundation of the town of Cienguegos, to the governor of the island, Don Jose Cienfuegos
Church and convent of Belen, (1712-1718), 1920sChurch and convent of Belen. The massive Convent and Church located in Old Havana was begun in 1712 completed in 1718. Construction finances were seeded by a posthumous grant from Bishop Diego
Convent of Saint Francisco, (1738), 1920sConvent of San Francisco. This convent was completed in Havana in 1738. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana
Cemetery of The Sword, (1806), 1920sCemetery of the sword, blessed by Bishop Espada on February 2nd, 1806. Before that date people used to be buried in the churches
Statue of Charles III, (1903), 1920sStatue of Carlos III. On 4th November 1903 the veil on the statue of Carlos III was removed, originally positioned at the Alameda
Inaguration of Benifence, (18th century), 1920sInaguration of beneficence (Casa de la Beneficencia). One of the major works by Don Luis de las Casas, was the creation of the House of Charity, which still exists in the same spot as its foundation
Chruch of the Holy Christ, (1640), 1920sChurch of the Holy Christ, built in Havana in 1640 with a hermitage called del Humilladero. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona
Montserrate Door, (1836), 1920sThe Door of Montserrate was given this name during the plague when it was the door to a hermitage. The Virgin of Montserrate was founded in 1695, destroyed in 1836 and rebuilt in 1844
Old Havana Streets, (18th century), 1920sOld (Former) streets of Havana. In 1584 Cuba had four streets, the Offices (Trades) street was the most important. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
The first printed newspaper, (1790-1804), 1920sThe first printed newspaper in Cuba appeared in October 24, 1790 and continued until 1804. It was managed by Don Diegode la Barrera until 1793
The Cathedral of Havana, (1789), 1920sThe Cathedral of Havana which was built in 1789 and has three naves, 1920s. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana
Saint Charles Seminary, (1768-1774), 1920sSaint Charles Seminary was founded by Royal Order in August, 1768, lectures began in October 3, 1774. The bishop Santiago Jose Echavarria formed the articles of association
Pinar del Rio Foundation, (1174), 1920sPinar del Rio Foundation, founded in July 1774 by the Marques de la Torre, commissioned to Don Juan Barea. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
Princes Castle, (1176-1771), 1920sPrinces castle. The Governor of Cuba, Don Antonio Maria Bucarrelly (1766 to 1771) gave support to the works of the Hut, finished those of Morro and Atares, and began those of the Prince
Avenue the Paula, (18th century), 1920sAlameda de Paula. The Marquess de la Torre, undertook the beautification of the capital, which included the former Alameda de Paula.Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
Atares Castle, (1764), 1920sAtares Castle, begun in 1764 by the Governor of the island, Don Antonio Maria Bucarelli. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona
Chorrera Tower, 1920sTower of the Chorrera. The English landed with some forces and fought until the fortress was surrender. It was defended with admirable value by the Havanero Colonel Don Luis de Aguiar
Torreon de Cojimar, (1649), 1920sTorreon de Cojimar is an old Spanish fort (1649). It was the first fortification taken by the British when they attacked Havana in 1762
Capture of the Morro, (1763), 1920sCapture of the Morro. On June 30 1763, from one to two in the afternoon, the English mines exploded and the Englishmen immediately assaulted the fortress through a small breach(gash)
October 12th 1747, Naval Battle, 1920sNaval Combat. In October 12 of 1747, the inhabitants of Havana witnessed a battle between the English and Spanish fleets commanded by Knowles and Reggrio
Indian Miners in Cuba, 1920sIndian miners living in Cuba were called Siboneyes and probably came from the Arauca family. Their character was peaceful and cheerful
First University in Cuba, (1728), 1920sFirst University in Cuba. By Royal Decree on September 23, 1728 it was ordered that a university be built. It opened in 1735, taught theology, law, medicine, philosophy, mathematics
Printing press in Havana 1723, 1920sPrinting press, Havana in 1723. Printing was introduced to Havana in 1720 by Carlos Habre (French), who published a Letter of slavery to the Holiest Virgin of the Rosary
Havana in 1720, 1910sHavana in 1720. The capital of the Island had more than thirty thousand inhabitants. In 1717 the vegueros were incited to mutiny, embarking and taking Captain General Vicente Raja to Spain
Tabacco Factory, (17th century), 1920sTobacco Factory.The Spanish set up the tobacco factory, expanded by the Marquis de la Torre, with workshops and warehouses for tobacco
Foundation of Santa Clara, (1699), 1920sFoundation of Santa Clara. Capitan General Severino de Manzanera gave the order to relocate thirty-two families from Remedies to Santa Clara and with it a Villa was founded on July 15th, 1699
Foundation of Matanzas, (1693), 1920sMatanzas in 1693, was founded 10th October 1693 by Captain General Don Severino Manzanera with thirty families who came from Canarias. In 1684, they began building the castle of San Severino
View of Havana, (1680), 1920sView of Havana in 1680. In 1667, Havana was the capital of the island of Cuba with five thousand inhabitants. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal
First drawings of Matanzas, (1680), 1920sDrawing of Matanzas in 1680. The field Master and Captain General Don Jose Fernandez de Cordova sent the King in 1680 the first drawings of Matanzas so the city could be founded ccordingly
Old Arsenal and shipyard, (1617), 1920sOld arsenal. By Royal Order on 16th of April 1617, it was instructed and Arsenal was built in Havana, work was carried out in 1724
Ancient Havana city walls, (1667), 1920sAncient city walls. In 1667 they started to build the walls of Havana, which were almost completed in 1740 and demolished in 1863
Types of Buccaneers, (17th century ), 1920sBuccaneers hunted down cattle or stole them form the Haciendas, they would dry the leather and make smoked meat which they sold
Looting of a church, (17th century ), 1920sLooting of a church. Pirates or demons of the seas, came suddenly on villages, went into houses and inferred the greatest offense to families; looting and burning even the church bells