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Aerial plan of Old San Juan from San Juan Bay as it appeared in the early 1790s

Aerial plan of Old San Juan from San Juan Bay as it appeared in the early 1790s

Founded in 1521, Old San Juan stands on the western end of a rugged, rocky islet that is bordered on the north by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south and west by a vast and graceful San Juan Bay. By the end of the 18th century, the walls and citadels of San Juan were spread out over more than 200 acres. Following principles codified in the Royal Ordinances of King Philip II of 1573, San Juan was laid out on a right-angled grid of six streets running from east to west and seven from north to south, organized around open squares or plazas.

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U.S. National Park Service

Project=Folder/Handbook; Art_Registration_No=PUB-0037 ; Reflective Art

Government owns art and all reproduction rights.

Public domain

Fortifications/Coastal Defenses, (HFC ArtTheme)
, Pen and ink with watercolor, (HFC ArtMedium)

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San Juan National Historic Site, Code: SAJU

San Juan National Historic Site, Puerto Rico
Latitude: 18.4688205718994, Longitude: -66.1158828735352

Image Management System : IMS 08736

HFC Commissioned Art Collection

20190904

01/01/1990 - 12/30/1990

Image_Size=24 7/8" x 9 15/16"; Count:3/12; HFC-Publications' "The Forts of Old San Juan" handbook, pages 18-19 and the San Juan National Historic Site brochure

R10

Public Can View

Schlecht, Richard/Richard Schlecht Illustrations

Organization: Harpers Ferry Center
Address: Harpers Ferry Center, 67 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425, 304-535-5050

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