Expansión Urbana de La Habana: El Cerro 1925–1960

Abstract

Urban Expansion of Havana: El Cerro 1925–1960 As part of the valuable urban history of Havana in the 20th century, the territory of El Cerro treasures a mixed urban fabric, with developments and layouts from different historical periods. With the advance of the century, it progressively extended its paths beyond its historic nucleus, with urbanisations of diverse character that welcomed from proletarian groups to small merchants and a thriving middle class of professionals. However, these areas have not been sufficiently studied, so their values ​​are unknown and increase their vulnerability to inappropriate actions that endanger their identity. The research set out to document this urban development experienced between 1925 and 1960 from the analysis of archival documentary sources supplemented with fieldwork. The results show a wide and diverse universe of urban networks that left an important mark on the expansion and consolidation of the city, as part of Cuban cultural history.