A Sikorsky S-40 Pan American Clipper seaplane taxis in after landing at Havana, Cuba. It is directed by man standing in small boat. Sikorsky S-40 docked. Its passengers exiting and walking on dock to shore. A Pan American Clipper taxis in, on the water, viewed from behind engine of another docked Sikorsky S-40.
Men serving drinks at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Havana, Cuba. Men and women sit at table and have drinks. Outside view of Sloppy Joe's Bar. Vehicles parked out side the bar. Street scenes with pedestrians, street car and automobile traffic. Sloppy Joe's Bar seen from outside with signs on building. A man tries to sell dolls to tourists seated in an open sightseeing automobile.
Steamship leaving Havana harbor passes Moro Castle. Street scenes of Havana Cuba. The National Capitol Building . The National Theater Building. The Presidential Palace. A windy day in very busy outdoor market at the famous Instituto del Vedado on 23 Street corner to D.
View from a height of Malecon Avenue in Havana, Cuba. Heavy surf spills over seawall. Cars drive on avenue. Views of Holy Heart of Jesus Church, the Capitoli Nacional building, the downtown shopping district, a Royal Palm bordered boulevard, and a golf course, with players on it.
On July 4th Cubans celebrate the American Independence Day in Havana, Cuba as a sign of U.S. friendship. People in colorful dresses during a parade. A crowd on the streets to watch the parade. A Battleship Maine Monument. People gather near the monument and hold posters. They hold the flag of Cuba and march.
Children in sailor uniforms ride on carousel, ferris wheel, ponies, and other amusements during a fair in Havana, Cuba. A double amputee without lower arms demonstrates his agility. Fulgencio Batista, in the uniform of a Brigadier, assists his wife Elisa, distributing fruits,food packets, and toys to small children, at a table. Small children dressed in sailor outfits come in line to collect the gifts. Boys in sailor uniforms (Sea Scouts?) parade. Batista and his wife appear in a makeshift reviewing stand with other officials, watching the parade. Men dressed in various costumes, as cock, joker, gorilla, and other costumes, plus one on stilts, also parade. View of the gift line, again, where Batista and his wife are now joined by several military officers and two more ladies. Girls line up and clap showing their gifts.