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Casa Blanca Review
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Casa Blanca
Museums / Galleries, San Juan
Fodor's Review:
The original structure on this site was a frame house built in 1521 as a home for Ponce de León. But he died in Cuba, never having lived in the home, which was virtually destroyed by a hurricane in 1523. Afterward, his son-in-law had the present masonry home built. His descendants occupied the house for 250 years. From the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 to 1966 it housed the U.S. Army commander in Puerto Rico. A museum devoted to archaeology is on the second floor. Select rooms, with period furniture, are open for viewing as well. The surrounding garden, cooled by fountains, is a tranquil spot for a restorative pause.
INFO
- Address: 1 Calle San Sebastian, Old San Juan, San Juan
- Phone: 787/725-1454
- Web site
- Cost: $3
- Open: Tues.-Sat. 9-noon and 1-4
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