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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Indian God or Cemi, 1920sCEMI or idol. The Siboneyes consulted their Gods that they called Cemis receiving divine inspirations during their ceremonies
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
