(CUBA) Historic album entitled Views of Santiago

Sale 2132 - Lot 323

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Historic album entitled "Views of Santiago," with 59 photographs by C. A. Smith, featuring views relating to the Spanish-American War, including U. S. W. M. Coral, San Juan Hill, U. S. Military Headquarters, Virginia Execution, Yarago Fort, Fuerte No. 7, Blanca Battery, images of medical workers, as well as scenic views, and locals posing for the photographer. Silver prints, 6 1/2x8 1/2 inches (16.5x21.5 cm.). Oblong folio, canvas, with original photograph mounted onto front cover, edgewear; lacks ties; contents clean and bright. Circa 1899

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Spanish troops faced their main defeat at San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, in Santiago, Cuba. On January 1, 1899, General John R. Brooke installed a military government on the island, and this was the beginning of the United States occupation of Cuba.