Aerial view of Castillo de San Cristóbal
Project type: Archaeology, Archaeology and History, Education and Health, Historical Restoration, Military and Public Safety, Museums, Parks and Recreation
Started: 1935
Completed: 1939
Quality of Information: Moderate
Marked:
Yes
Site Survival: Extant
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Description
WPA crews conducted extensive renovation and restoration work at this 18th century Spanish fort, including repair of the fortress walls, and cleaning, repairing, and lighting tunnels under the fortress, in order to facilitate tourism.
Source notes
National Archives and Records Administration, Records of the Work Projects Administration, Information Service, Primary File, 1936-42, Box 15, Folder 290-B.
Project originally submitted by Brent McKee - wpatoday.org on July 28, 2015.
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