Matías Pérez (balloonist)
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Matías Pérez was a Portuguese-born Cuban resident who started a canopy business in Havana in the 19th century. He was fascinated with the ever-increasing popularity of hot-air balloons and became a ba
First Day envelope dedicated to Matías Pérez
Parque de la Fraternidad
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The Parque de la Fraternidad was built in the 1790s as a military practice range by the Spanish government, It was expanded in 1793 by Belgian engineer Agustin Cramer, and later Bishop Espada improved
Matías Pérez (balloonist)
…of hot-air balloons and became a balloon pilot, ascending at least three times before he disappeared while attempting a balloon ascent from Havana's Campo de Marte on 28 June 1856. A few days earlier Pérez had made a successful attempt at ascending in a balloon, flying several miles. His second try, however, became…
Parque de la Fraternidad, El Capitolio, and El Paseo del Prado, Havana, aerial view, 1931
Campo de Marte, Havana. Fence and plinth surrounding the Árbol de la Fraternidad, Havana, 1928 (Oficina del Historiador de La Habana).
Parque de la Fraternidad, Capitolio Nacional, and El Paseo del Prado, Havana, aerial view, 1931 (Oficina del Historiador de La Habana).
The Campo de Marte, Havana.