Puerto Rico Collection (page 5)

La Plaza, San Juan, Puerto Rico, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
867561 La Plaza, San Juan, Puerto Rico, c.1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Beach of the Peak, Puerto Rico. Palm trees and their shadows on beach

Caribbean, Puerto Rico. Moored boat on island of Vieques. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Map of Mexico and West Indies 1889
Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith - American Book Company 1882, 1889

Map of Mexico Central America of 1877
The Eclectic Elementary Geography by Wilson & Hinkle / Cincinnati -New York 1881

Map of Mexico and Central America 1871
Colton and Fitchs Introductory School Geography - New York: Sheldon and Company 1871

Map of West Indies 1894
Johnsons Universal Cyclopedia - Volume VIII New York - A. J. Johnson Company 1894

Map of Mexico and West indies 1883
The Eclectic Elementary Geography by Van Antwerp, Bragg & C0 / Cincinnati -New York 1883

Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Scotts, London, July 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Scott s, London, July 2000

Eddie Gomez and Martin Taylor, Ronnie Scotts, London, July 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Scott s, London, July 2000

Eddie Gomez, Royal Festival Hall London, July 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eddie Gomez, Royal Festival Hall London, July 1988

Ricardo Rodriguez, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, Jan 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ricardo Rodriguez, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, Jan 2016

Caribbean, Puerto Rico. Coconut palm tree at Luquillo Beach. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Caribbean, Puerto Rico. Coconut palm trees at Luquillo Beach. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Rincon. Scenic with lighthouse. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Vieques. Lone coconut palm on Red Beach. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Beach, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Beach and breakwater, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Marina, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Cactus garden, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Party Boat, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Attack on Porto Rico, 1797, (c1880). Located in the northeastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico formed a key part of the Spanish Empire during the early years of exploration

Borinquen Park, near San Juan, 1909. From a postcard produced by the Waldrop Photographic Co. 1909

San Antonio Bridge and Fort Geronimo, San Juan, 1909. Fort Geronimo was built during the 17th century to replace a smaller battery that stood at the easternmost end of the San Juan islet

Pineapple fields, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Pineapple fields, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Stereoscopic card detail

A cock fight, Puerto Rico, 1909
A cock fight, Porta Rico, 1909. Published by Waldrop Photographic Co. (San Juan)

General view of San Juan Bautista, Puerto Rico, c1890. Artist: A Kohl
General view of San Juan Bautista, Puerto Rico, c1890. From Universal Geography, Maps & Illustrations, Vol XXXIV, Virtue & Co Limited, (London, c1890)

Harvesting sugar cane, Rio Pedro, Porto Rico, 1900. Artist: BL Singley
Harvesting sugar cane, Rio Pedro, Porto Rico, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Antique Map of Central America and West Indes
Vintage map of Central America and West Indes, from 1894

Map of Mexico and West Indies 1877
Warrens Common School Geography 1877

Discovering the legacy of Lewis and Clark : bicentennial commemoration 2003-2006
preparation, recruitment, exploration and homecoming, Indian reservations, Louisiana Purchase boundary, and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Cuba lesser antilles map 1897
The World-Wide Atlas of Modern Geography, Political and Physical W. & A.K. Johnston - London 1897

PUERTO RICO: VENDORS, 1937. Toy sellers in the municipal plaza in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rossman, December 1937

PUERTO RICO: BOY, 1941. Farm boy along the road near Corozal, Puerto Rico. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1941

PUERTO RICO: SLUM, 1942. A street in the slum area of the hill town of Lares, Puerto Rico. Photograph by Jack Delano, January 1942

CARTOON: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. The United States, as Uncle Sam the school teacher, corrects the independent behavior of the Philippines (Aguinaldo) and Cuba (Gomez). Cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1898

IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1900. American newspaper cartoon against Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridges imperialist views

Vieques, Puerto Rico - An old abandoned military tank is sitting on the beach rusting

William McKinley Cartoon
WILLIAM McKINLEY CARTOON. Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900, on Uncle Sams seemingly insatiable imperialist appetite; waiting to take the order, at right

CARTOON: UNCLE SAM, 1898. Uncle Sam develops into a gay old masher. Cartoon comment from an American newspaper, 1898, on the Spanish-American War and American imperial designs

The Capitol building, San Juan, Puerto Rico, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Puerto Rican family and their hut, 1890s
Native houses in rural Puerto Rico, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Puerto Rico, a Caribbean gem steeped in history and natural wonders. From its origins in the 1870s to its present-day allure, this island paradise offers a blend of cultural richness and breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Sun Bay in Vieques, Puerto Rico's West Indies, where palm trees sway against sandy beaches under the warm Caribbean sun. Or venture to Playa Amadores in Mogan, Gran Canaria, Spain's Canary Islands, where Puerto Rico showcases its international charm. For nature enthusiasts, El Yunque National Forest beckons with its lush trails amidst Luquillo's captivating scenery. Explore ancient maps like that of Panama from 1864 or Mexico and Central America from 1889 to trace Puerto Rico's historical connections within the region. Marvel at high-angle views and marina life on Gran Canaria Island – an Atlantic jewel that bridges Europe and the Americas. Delve into centuries-old cartography such as Thomas Jefferys' English engraved map depicting The Caribee Islands from Barbados to Puerto Rico in 1775 or a map printed in the United States around 1900. Encounter unique wildlife like the Common coqui frog during your visit to El Verde within El Yunque National Forest – an emblematic creature found only on this enchanting island. And don't miss out on exploring Old San Juan's colonial architecture; it stands as a testament to Puerto Rico's rich heritage as part of both the United States of America and Central America. Uncover hidden treasures amid turquoise waters, vibrant culture, and tropical splendor when you set foot on this captivating Caribbean destination – Puerto Rico.