Lost History of the Fortified City - San Juan in Black & White Exhibition consists of pen and ink graphic reconstructions of ten structures in the Spanish defensive system in San Juan for the 18th and 19th centuries. The exhibit also includes historic and current photos, historic notes and a brief summary of the attacks on San Juan. This exhibition is located in Fort San Felipe del Morro.
Did You Know?
Three lighthouses have stood on El Morro's 6th level in its long history. The first one was built in 1846. A second one replaced it in 1876. It took a direct hit during the 1898 bombardment by Sampson's US fleet, but the brick foundation was salvaged in 1899 to erect the lighthouse in use today.