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Cuba - Havana (Cathedral) Inscriptions: (r) COLUMBUS CATHEDRAL, HAVANA, CUBA (v) Columbus Cathedral, where the remains of Columbus rested for years, before being transferred to Spain. This church is 175 years old. Publisher: Pub. by Roberts & Co., Havana, Cuba. Numbering: 22119 |
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Cuba - Havana (Cathedral) Inscriptions: (r) TABLET AT COLUMBUS CATHEDRAL COLUMBUS CATHEDRAL AND MORRO CASTLE, HAVANA, CUBA (v) Columbus Cathedral, where Christopher Columbus was buried and Morro Castle built by the early military rulers of Cuba for defense against attacking pirates or enemy vessels, are two of the most interesting historical relics in Havana. (Translation of inscription on tablet): IN MEMORIAM. The Government of Spain removed the ashes of the Great Admiral Don Christopher Columbus from the Republic of Santo Domingo and were deposited in this place the 19th of January, 1796. The same Government, upon cessation of its sovereignty over this Republic, removed them on the 26th of September, 1898, to the Catherdral of Seville. Publisher: Pub. by Roberts & Co., Havana, Cuba. Numbering: 12476 Date: sent 1940 Stamp: removed Notes: :Sent to Burlington, Wis. |