Havana Impressions of Sea Gate to Cuba and Morro
Traveler Seward Swanson describes Havana as a grand gateway to Cuba with Morro Castle guarding the harbor and the Parado and Malecon. he notes Spanish influence, English use rising with U S ties, vivid streets from Obispo to O’Reilly, and lavish sights including the Capitol now rising in gold and marble.
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Havana
Cuba
Morro
Cabanzs
Punta
Parado
Carcel
la Fuerza
United States
Spain
Jehu
Obispo
O'Reilly
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Grand Opera House
Inglaterra
Plaza
Ocean Front
Rio de
Morro Castle
Columbus
Diego Columbus
Christopher
Santiago
England
Havana Harbor
Cuban People Hold the Old Castle
America
Old Castle
Maine
Capitol
Hemisphere
Washington
Havana Visit Details From an American Police Officer
An American officer recounts a Havana tour visiting the Capitol, Cuban Senate, and executive chambers. He notes a gold statue, a 78 foot column, and a 12,000 dollar diamond beneath a floor pane. He describes the parade promenade, Central Park concerts, and elite Cuban fashion and music scenes with strong emphasis on American and Cuban interactions.
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Warner Brothers Road Construction Company
Capitol
Jupiter
Liberty
Congressional Library
United States
Taft
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Havana
Federal Police
Senate
Senor Swan
Marti
Central Park
Hotel Plaza
Sloppy Joe
Havana Memo rials and the Maine’s Fate Explored
A travel piece reflects on Havana landmarks tied to the Maine sinking of 1898, noting the memorial cannons, the National Hotel, and a marker on the sunken ship. It describes Havana’s growth toward Greater Havana, the Avenida Carlos de Cespe des, Royal Palms, marble homes, and the Tropical Garden. the author recalls Cuban–American history with personal sentiment and hints at continued storytelling.
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Parado
Monumento A la Voladura
Maine
Maine Explosion Memorial
America
Libertad
Havana
Capitol
National Hotel
Washington, D. C
Paris
Cuba
Avenida
Carlos de
Vana
Old City
P. W
Carlos Miguel de Cespedes
Tropical Beer Company
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Capitol Square
Parade
Marine Band
National Theatre
New York
Morrow Castle
Prado
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North Main Street
South Main Street
TV Bay