View of the Worker's Houses, Hacienda El Progreso in 1888


Description:
This photograph of Hacienda El Progreso was taken in 1888 (or maybe in 1891) during a scientific visit by the "Albatross." It shows workers in front of their houses in the village to the east of the hacienda house. In the background can be seen the cleared landscape with fenced pasturage. The high mountain on the horizon is Cerro San Joaquin.
Subjects:
Hacienda El Progreso
Subjects Facet:
Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Villages; Landscapes
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr. Peter Stahl
Date:
1888
Date searchable:
1888
Date searchable:
1888
Genre:
Photographic Print; Digital image
Genre Facet:
Photographic Print; Digital image
Format:
image
Rights:
Copyright
Location(s):
El Progreso (Galapagos Islands); Galapagos Islands
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso (Galapagos Islands); Galapagos Islands
Date Digitized:
2019
Commentary:
Aggasiz, A. (1892-1893) Reports on the Dredging Operations off the West Coast of Central America to the Galapagos, etc. by the U.S. Fish Commission Steamer "Albatros" Bull Mus Comp Zool 23:1-90 Plate XVII, National Archives and Records Administration Albatross Expedition NARA-22-FA-89