![]() | Shopping district in Camaguey ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. Visible are many storefronts, including a dentist office and a fur coat shop and several shoe stores. One can also see older American cars in the distance and shoppers walking along the sidewalks. Camaguey (Cuba) -- Caribbean region Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 27: 8 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200427/00001 | Partager |
![]() | Cathedral of Saint Christopher of Havana ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Jesuits ( Architect ) Franciscans ( Architect ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. It is located in the Plaza de la Catedral, in Old Havana and known in Spanish as la Catedral de San Cristóbal. Construction on the cathedral began in 1748 by the Jesuits, and was completed 29 years later by the Franciscans. The architectural style is known as "Cuban Baroque" and includes two large bell towers and many inlaid columns. Today it is a major tourist attraction in Havana. Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 85: 15 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200481/00001 | Partager Voir aussi Catedral de San Cristo´bal (Havana, Cuba) Cathedral of Saint Christopher (Havana, Cuba) Plaza de la Catedral (Havana, Cuba) Automobiles -- Cuba -- 1950-1960 Architecture, Baroque -- Cuba -- Havana Church buildings -- Cuba Church architecture -- Cuba Jesuits -- Cuba -- Havana -- History -- 18th century Bell towers -- Cuba -- Trinidad |
![]() | The town of New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Bahamas Nassau Hope Town Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. Green Turtle Cay is one of many small islands located off the coast of Great Abaco Island. Its earliest inhabitants were Lucayan Indians. After the American Revolutionary War, British Loyalist began to settle the Abaco Islands including the New Plymouth area of Green Turtle Cay. In 1999, New Plymouth was declared an historic district. Slide labeled New Plymouth Green Turtle '67. Bahamas -- North America -- New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 19:14 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00029576/00001 | Partager |
![]() | National Capital Building ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown Otero, Raul, 1920s- ( Architect ) Raynieri, Eugenio, 1883-1960 ( Architect ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. Picture was taken from Prado Street. El Capitolio, or National Capital Building was built between April 1, 1926 and May 20, 1929. Many of the best Cuban architects joined forces on the project. In 1925, Gerardo Machado was elected president. Soon afterward under the mandate of the legislature he commissioned a new design from the Cuban architects Raul Otero and Eugenio Raynieri. The previous, partially completed building was demolished and work began on the new building on 1 April 1926. Construction was overseen by the U.S. firm of Purdy and Henderson. Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 24: 9 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200368/00001 | Partager Voir aussi Architecture -- Cuba -- Havana Capitolio (Havana, Cuba) Havana (Cuba) -- Buildings, structures, etc. Historic buildings -- Cuba -- Havana Historic sites -- Cuba -- Havana Havana (Cuba) -- Description and travel Havana (Cuba) -- Public buildings Havana (Cuba) -- Capitol Automobiles -- Cuba -- 1950-1960 |
![]() | Havana side street and Presidential Palace ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. A side street in Havana with the 1920 Presidential Palace at the end of the block. The street has many businesses such as a drug store and a sign for a store that sells Coca-Cola. Above the stores are residential dwellings with balconies. On the street there are many old American cars. Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 84: 12 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200458/00001 | Partager Voir aussi Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola (Trademark) Canada Dry Corporation Signs and signboards -- Cuba -- Havana Street Scenes -- Cuba -- Havana Cuba -- Description and travel Cuba -- Social life and customs Automobiles -- Cuba -- 1950-1960 Drugstores -- Cuba -- Havana -- 1950-1960 Cobblestone roads -- Cuba -- Havana |
![]() | Statue of Christopher Columbus in front of the Government House ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Bahamas Nassau Hope Town Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. This monument to Christopher Columbus stands before the front entrance to the Government House in Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas. The Government House, an example of Caribbean Georgian architecture features a four columned portico. In 1492, Columbus became the first European to visit the Bahamas when he landed on San Salvador. The statue, built in London, was imported by Sir James Carmichael Smyth in 1830. The current Government House, with its four columned porticos, was completed by 1806. It is the home of the governor-general, the queen’s representative in The Bahamas. Sections of the building were renovated after the hurricane of 1929. The Duke of Windsor was assigned Governor of the Bahamas in 1940 and lived in the house during that time. Bahamas -- North America --Nassau, New Providence Island Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 14:6 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00029340/00001 | Partager |
![]() | Busy business street in Santiago de Cuba ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. The second largest city in Cuba, Santiago is a busy area mainly due to tourism. The picture shows many local businesses such as hotels, as well as the citizens in traveling in the city in car, motorcyle and on foot. Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Santiago de Cub Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 26: 2 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200401/00001 | Partager |