Havana | City Map | Vintage Map | 1881

Reproduction of a historical map of Havana. The work, titled "Plano de la Habana," was created by Estéban T. Pichardo, a respected surveyor and master of arts, and published by José Valdepares. Published in 1881, the map is a significant cartographic depiction of Havana, Cuba. The original measures 111 cm in width and 86 cm in height and was printed by A. Simon for the Imprimerie Becquet in Paris. It is distinguished by the use of color to distinguish various city districts and prominent features, offering a clear visual representation of the city plan. The map is executed in a scientific and systematic style, reflecting the precision and modern cartographic standards of the late 19th century. It displays a blend of topographic and urban cartography and utilizes a clear legend to identify various features and symbols. The map shows the entire port of Havana and its surrounding areas, including the rapidly growing suburbs. Each street is labeled in detail, and the city is divided into ten numbered and color-coded districts (distritos). Planned development areas are depicted with dashed lines, and the green areas represent Havana's anticipated growth. Cultural and historical context: The map was created in the final years of Spanish colonial rule in Cuba and shows Havana in a period of significant urban expansion and economic development. Despite ongoing conflicts in other parts of Cuba, Havana itself was not directly involved in these uprisings. Instead, the city experienced an economic boom, partly due to war contracts and immigration from Spain. Important landmarks and features: The map records numerous public facilities, parks, squares, fortresses, barracks, hospitals, schools, and religious sites. The map shows in detail Havana's tram network and the railway lines connecting the city to its rural hinterland, highlighting their importance to the sugar-cane slave economy, which persisted until the abolition of slavery in 1886. The Old Town at the tip of the peninsula is highlighted, with historical references to the former city walls, which have since been replaced by new urban developments.

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