History of city San Juan, Puerto Rico in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: 1509 History: Population: 395 326 Sights: A Placeta, circa 1900 A Residence street, circa 1900 Boat landing and plaza, circa 1900 Calle de San Francisco - San Francisco street, circa 1900 Casa Blanca and the sea wall, circa 1900 Casa Blanca, the barracks and harbor entrance, circa 1900 Central plaza City gate, circa 1900 Native sailboats, circa 1900 Panorama of the city from wharf, circa 1900 Panorama of the city, circa 1890 Panorama of town square, circa 1900 Plaza, circa 1900 Spanish bank, between 1890 and 1920 The Governor's Palace, circa 1900 The Harbor, circa 1900

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