North And Central America Collection (page 4)

City of Baracoa, (1897), 1920s
The City of Baracoa was attacked in January 1897 by Cubans sent by colonel Demetrio Castillo. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

General Maximo Gomez and his Senior officers, (1897), 1920s
General Maximo Gomez and his senior officers, 1897. During the reform, Gomez took part in a number of battles. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Battle of Magueyes, (1896), 1920s
Battle of Magueyes. General Calixto Garcia attacked Magueyes with a Spanish Column, between The Avenue Real and Veguitas Bayano, on December 17, 1896

Monument to Antonio Maceo, (1899), 1920s
Monument to Maceo in Cacahuai. In 1899 a monument was raised to General Antonio Maceo and his aide Francisco Gomez Toro.Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Postal Boat and the Trocha, (1890s), 1920s
Postal boat and the trocha of Maceo. In a small boat that was carrying the post, Maceo went past the battleship Mariel to Majana, disembarking by the pier Gerardo in the province of Havana

View of Surgidero, (1896), 1920s
View of Surgidero. It was taken and burned by Antonio Maceo on 13 March 1896. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Calixto Garcia Iniguez, (1895), 1920s
Calixto Garcia Iniguez (August 4, 1839-December 11, 1898) Calixto Garcia in camp. He received the main American chiefs, was a general in three Cuban uprisings

Invasion of Guaimaro (1873), 1920s
Invasion of Manzanillo. On November 10th, 1873, General Calixto Garcia with 1, 400 soldiers entered Guimaro and captured Guaimaro in October 1896. General Menocal commanded the forces

Capture of Fuerte de la Loma (1896), 1910s
Capture 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), 1920s
Plaza 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), 1920s
View 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), 1920s
Action 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), 1920s
Sierra 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), 1920s
Spanish 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

Battle of Coliseo, (1895), 1920s
Action 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), 1920s
Dos 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), 1920s
Battle 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

Narciso Lopez landing in Cardenas, (1850), 1920s
The 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), 1920s
First 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), 1920s
The 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), 1920s
Naval 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), 1920s
On 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), 1920s
Church 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), 1920s
Convent 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

Statue of Charles III, (1903), 1920s
Statue 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), 1920s
Inaguration 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), 1920s
Church 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

Old Havana Streets, (18th century), 1920s
Old (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 Cathedral of Havana, (1789), 1920s
The 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), 1920s
Saint 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), 1920s
Pinar 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), 1920s
Princes 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), 1920s
Alameda 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), 1920s
Atares 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, 1920s
Tower 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), 1920s
Torreon 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), 1920s
Capture 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, 1920s
Naval 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, 1920s
Indian 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), 1920s
First 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

Havana in 1720, 1910s
Havana 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

Foundation of Santa Clara, (1699), 1920s
Foundation 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), 1920s
Matanzas 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), 1920s
View 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), 1920s
Drawing 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

Ancient Havana city walls, (1667), 1920s
Ancient 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 ), 1920s
Buccaneers 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 ), 1920s
Looting 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

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