Hotel Presidente Monumental map of the City of Hanana & Suburbs.

This map, "Hotel Presidente Monumental Map of the City of Havana & Suburbs", published in the 1952 edition of the Blue Guide to Cuba, offers a vibrant mid-century view of Cuba's capital at a time of major cultural and political transition. Edited by Roger Le Febure, this detailed folding map was created for travelers staying at the historic Hotel Presidente, a prominent Havana landmark built in the 1920s in the Vedado district. It highlights major streets, neighborhoods, parks, transportation routes, and points of interest in both the city center and surrounding suburbs.
The map captures Havana just before the Cuban Revolution, showcasing a city alive with nightlife, historic architecture, and thriving tourism. It includes key landmarks such as the Capitolio, Prado, Malecón, and the harbor, offering a snapshot of the urban layout during one of the most dynamic periods in Cuba's 20th-century history. Both a useful guide and a historical artifact, this map reflects the intersection of hospitality, tourism, and city planning in pre-revolutionary Havana.