Docks and Warehouses - Matanzas, Cuba
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Docks and Warehouses - Matanzas, Cuba
Docks and Warehouses - Matanzas, Cuba. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barge Barges Cuba Cuban Docks Matanzas Quay Quayside Warehouses
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of Matanzas, Cuba's third-largest city and once a major hub of the island's sugar trade, in the 1910s. The image showcases the docks and warehouses lining the Matanzas Bay, with a variety of boats and barges moored along the quay. The river, teeming with life and commerce, flows gently behind the structures, adding to the scene's sense of industry and energy. Matanzas, located on the northern coast of Cuba, was a vital center for the sugar industry, with its deep-water ports enabling the export of the sweet commodity to international markets. The city's strategic location, as well as its access to abundant natural resources, made it an essential link in the global trade network. The photograph reveals the architectural diversity of the warehouses, with their distinct facades and intricate details. Some structures appear to be made of brick, while others are constructed of wood, reflecting the various influences that shaped Matanzas' built environment. The image also highlights the human element of the scene, with figures moving about the docks and boats, adding a sense of scale and dynamism to the image. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of Matanzas and its role in Cuba's economic and cultural development. The docks and warehouses, now largely abandoned, continue to stand as a testament to the city's past and its enduring connection to the sea and the global trade network.
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