Old Dominican Republic

[Frank the Tank]

Sanchez in 1924

 

[Frank the Tank]

Santiago 1911

 

[Frank the Tank]

Calle El Conde 1960s

 

[Frank the Tank]

Plaza Naco 1990s Santo Domingo

 

[Frank the Tank]

Frank, are you sure about this one? It doesn't look like Plaza Naco.

Not 100% sure. The place I got the foto has it as Plaza Naco.

 

[Frank the Tank]

Moca 1920

 

[CarpeDReam]

Slightly on topic: Is there anyone out there in " Forum Land " who has knowledge about the early history of music in the Republica Dominicana ? Were there any specific instruments that originated here ? And lastly, are there any clubs or locations in the country ( SD etc. ) that play such music ???

Every Sunday (weather permitting) from 5-10pm outdoor live music at las ruinas de San Francisco at the zona colonial. You will thank me.



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[chic]

Santiago 1911

this one is still there...

 

[Frank the Tank]

Restaurante El Chu Chu Tren Santo Domingo 1970s

 

[bachata]

Frank, are you sure about this one? It doesn't look like Plaza Naco.

Nope that's Ortega y Gasset next to Jonh F. Kennedy...

See the fence of Centro Olimpico in the left side of the Picture?

JJ

 

[Frank the Tank]

Whoa! What a flashback.!!!

There was a Chinese restaurant that did something similar to this a couple of years ago in Acropolis.

That didn't last long.

Anybody been to Acropolis lately? Are there any food places left on the 4th floor?

I only wish i had the opportunity to visit the country in the 70s and 80s. Must have been so much different.

 

[Frank the Tank]

You can't begin to imagine, my friend. It is soooooooo different now.

Must have been so much more tranquil and clean.

 

[WillsonCori]

Just an E1, no problem man lol

 

[bochinche]

Nope that's Ortega y Gasset next to Jonh F. Kennedy...

See the fence of Centro Olimpico in the left side of the Picture?

JJ

Nope. It is Plaza Naco but on the Fantino Falco side.

Used to go to the doughnut shop all the time. can't make out the sign on the shop next door, but it used to be a stationery shop. If I remember correctly they closed down and opened up again on the opposite side of the road. i think it is a furniture or lighting shop now.
Cineplex was a bit further down.
Most people use the street nowadays to go to the body shop gym.

 

[PICHARDO]

[video=youtube;svXs2tGko8s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svXs2tGko8s[/video]

 

[WillsonCori]

Seemed like a down to earth leader

 

[Gurabo444]

My Great-great grandfather outside of his house in Gurabo, he is holding one of his sons who just passed away last October. The picture was taken around 1917-1919.

 

[Frank the Tank]

Santiago/Puerto Plata railroad 1920s

 

[Frank the Tank]

Puente Duarte 1970s

 

[Frank the Tank]

Puerto Santo Domingo. Rio Ozama 1931