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- Collection: Postales de Puerto Rico: Colección Osvaldo García
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University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, P. R.
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, P. R., with its magnificent Tower and Carillon and well kept campus, compares favorably with the best of its kind in the world, and is positively the best in the Antilles.
"Carrillon Tower" at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
This strikingly beautiful tower of the Administration Building of the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras has a modern carillon of 25 chimes costing $20,000 - which were purchased with donations made by students, friends and graduates of the…
"Banco Popular" Building, San Juan, P. R.
This beautiful air conditioned and modern office building of the Banco Popular in San Juan shows the progress being made in banking and business in Puerto Rico.
"CASA BLANCA" (WHITE HOUSE) RESIDENCE OF JUAN PONCE DE LEÓN, FIRST GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO (1508)
"CASA BLANCA" (WHITE HOUSE), RESIDENCE OF JUAN PONCE DE LEON, FIRST GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO
This splendid building was the residence of the Ponce de Leon family. The structure was originally built in 1523 and used as a fortress and arsenal until…
This splendid building was the residence of the Ponce de Leon family. The structure was originally built in 1523 and used as a fortress and arsenal until…
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.
Aerial view of the waterfront, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
San Juan, Puerto Rico. Aerial view of waterfront section of the city.
AIR VIEW OF SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
The city of San Juan, a thriving, busy place with 150,000 population, when seen from the air, resembles the form of a boot. It was settled in 1508 by Juan Ponce de León, Who was the island's first Governor.
