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  • Collection: Colección de postales y fotografías 1844-1952 de Puerto Rico, República Dominican y Cuba.

Market Place, Ponce, P. R.

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"Originally designed by architect Timoteo Luberza de San Martín and modeled after the Paris market in France, the building has been broadly remodeled many times throughout its life. During the 1941 remodeling, the original structure, which was not…

Street Scene, at Ponce, P. R.

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Ponce is the second largest city in Puerto Rico and the port of call for all the large ships touching the south coast of the island. This city still preserves its old Spanish traditions, atmosphere and customs. Streets are clean and well kept and…

High School Building, at Ponce, P. R.

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The school system of Puerto Rico, both public and private, is well organized and this view of the Ponce High School shows one of the many modern school buildings.

Insular District Hospital, at Ponce, Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico has recently constructed seven district hospitals all equipped with the most modern medical and surgical material. This view shows the Ponce District Hospital.

St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, Ponce, Puerto Rico

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For those requiring medical attention Puerto Rico boasts of numerous modern clinics and hospitals. This view shows the recently constructed St. Luke's Memorial Hospital at Ponce.

Old Spanish Catholic Cathedral,
Ponce, Puerto Rico

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The old Spanish Catholic Cathedral of the City of Ponce, Puerto Rico, is found in the beautiful Plaza Muñoz Rivera surrounded by royal palm trees.

"Muñoz Rivera" Square, at Ponce, P.R.

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This statue of Luis Muñoz Rivera, one of the many illustrious statesmen of Puerto Rico, is to be found in the Plaza of the same name located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Part of the Plaza also consists of a beautiful park called "Las Delicias" where band…

View of Ponce, Puerto Rico, from "El Vigía"

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There are a number of beautiful homes constructed on the mountain back of the City of Ponce called "El Vigía". This shows the city as it appears from one of the residences.