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White House and Ancient Walls, San Juan, P.R.
"CASA BLANCA" (White House) Residence of Juan Ponce de Leon, First Governor of Puerto Rico. The structure was originally built in 1532 and used as a fortress and arsenal until 1531 when it was first occupied by Juan Ponce de Leon, first Governor of…
View of San Juan, P. R.
The skyline of San Juan is rapidly changing and modern structures are going up on every side. This view shows the new Post Office Building where the Federal Court convenes, the new Banco Popular and other splendid buildings.
SAN JUAN PUERTO-RICO. - Calle de la Fortaleza
El Palacio de Santa Catalina (La Fortaleza) or Santa Cantalina Palace is located on this street.
Casa Blanca, San Juan, P. R.
White House (Casa Blanca), erected by Ponce de Leon in 1523 as a fortress and arsenal and later made the residence of Ponce de Leon's family. Presently this splendid house is the residence of the Commander of the United States Army in Puerto Rico.
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COLOMBUS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
COLUMBUS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
This ceiba-tree was planted to replace the old one that stood here in 1519, at which date the first mass was celebrated in…