1941 Castle of the Royal Force Havana Cuba

Capture a piece of history with this original vintage postcard featuring the Castillo de la Real Fuerza in Havana, Cuba—the oldest stone fortress in the Americas. Built in the 16th century to defend against pirate attacks, this iconic landmark later served as the residence of the Governor of Havana. The postcard’s image beautifully showcases the fortress’s thick stone walls, classic red-tiled roofs, and surrounding moat, with boats drifting on the water and the city skyline in the distance. Printed with the captions "Habana: Castillo de la Fuerza" and "La Fuerza Fort (1540)," it reflects the timeless charm of Old Havana, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Postcard was printed in 1941. Postmarked March 27, 1947, this postcard tells a story of travel and appreciation through a handwritten message addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Juck in Battle Creek, Michigan. The sender shares warm impressions of Cuba, noting their enjoyment of the visit and preference for it over other destinations. The back features a one cent Cuban postage stamp of a native sitting on a rock smoking a cigar,  cancelled with the slogan "COMPRE AZUCAR CUBANO" (Buy Cuban Sugar) and "Republica de Cuba." (Corner of stamp is folded over). This is more than a postcard—it's a rare, authentic glimpse into mid-20th century travel, history, and culture.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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