Governor's palace, old walls and gate, San Juan, P. R.

[ca. 1930–1945]

The governor's palace, or "La Fortaleza," as it is often called, was first occupied by the Spanish governors in 1639, and is situated on top of the old wall which once surrounded the city of San Juan. There were five gates to the city; the only remaining one is called San Juan Gate, and is seen in the picture.