Where Are You Staying? Lodging Facilities in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Summary

In the 19th century there was a large influx of people traveling to Puerto Rico, many stayed in lodgings throughout the capital city of San Juan. This study focuses on the hotels, guest houses and hostels within the walled city, currently known as Old San Juan, during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Using primary sources that include photographs, maps, blueprints and newspaper advertisements, the goal of my research is to establish the location of this type of businesses. Also, to address issues related to the movement of foreigners from various social groups within the city. Once the location was pinpointed, a virtual map was created to include streets views, data related to the location, rates and clientele, and other relevant details. A list of lodging facilities was used to visit the location and photograph the buildings, and to cross reference it with the cultural resources management projects that have been completed. The data produced by this study can be used to develop a larger project that includes excavations in some of these locations.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 83rd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (2018)

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Record Identifiers

Abstract Id(s): 21266