Governor's Palace, Old Walls and Gate

"The Governor's Palace or "La Fortaleza", as it is often called, was first occupied by the Spanish Governors in 1639, and is situated on top of the old wall which once surrounded the City of San Juan. There were five gates to the city, the only remaining one is called San Juan Gate is is seen in the picture."

Photo from a Souvenir book of Puerto Rico, published in the  1940's by Matias Photo Shop, San Juan, P.R.

 
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June 22, 2001