Then and Now

Different types of photographic processes have been around since 1839. But the fort has been around longer! This means we have lots of photos to show the changes the Castillos have gone through over time.

Instructions for use: Click and drag center circle back and forth, to compare then and now image.
 

Faro Lighthouse

Faro Lighthouse Faro Lighthouse

Left image
First American Lighthouse in 1900

Right image
Faro Lighthouse in 2017

 

San Felipe del Morro

Smoke rising from El Morro Smoke rising from El Morro

Left image
Bombardment of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on May 12, 1898

Right image
Castillo San Felipe del Morro in 2015 from across the San Juan Bay

 

San Cristobal Outer Defenses

One-story housing in rows on grass One-story housing in rows on grass

Left image
Officers houses in San Cristobal Outer Defenses in 1940s

Right image
San Cristobal Outer Defenses in 2017

 

Garita del Diablo

Masonry wall connects to a garita facing the sea Masonry wall connects to a garita facing the sea

Left image
Garita del Diablo in 1900

Right image
Garita del Diablo in 2016

 

El Morro Esplanade

Groups of soldiers gathered on a large grassy field Groups of soldiers gathered on a large grassy field

Left image
Spanish Soldiers training on the El Morro Esplanade in 1893

Right image
El Morro Esplanade in 2017

 
Men in uniform standing in two rows Men in uniform standing in two rows

Left image
Puerto Rican US Army Volunteers in 1899

Right image
Lower section of the El Morro Esplanade in 2019

Last updated: February 6, 2020

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