View of Castillo San Felipe del Morro from El Cañuelo
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
Between 1935 and 1939, WPA crews conducted extensive historic restoration and renovation work, including restoration of the fortress walls, at this site, a 16th century fort later used as a military site during WWII.
Source notes
National Archives and Records Administration, Records of the Work Projects Administration, Information Service, Primary File, 1936-42, Box 15, Folder 290-B. "Old San Juan Historic District," National Park Service website, accessed July 29, 2015.
Project originally submitted by Brent McKee - wpatoday.org on July 28, 2015.
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