THE CUBA REVIEW 



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(liiiiiiids ami ]<csL(li'n(.-o, Van Home Estate, Cauiagi 



Entrance to Van Home Estate. Camaguey 



VAN HORNE ESTATE 



This property was acquired by the 1 ite Sr. \\'m.\'an Biorne to be used as his residence while 

 in the city of Camaguey. Improvements were under way to remodel the residence and beautify 

 the grounds and gardens, but he never Hved to see the completion of this work_,and occupy the 

 premises. 



The residence is a magnificent example of an okl Castilhan castle used by Spanish aristo- 

 crats in the old days, and is finished throughout with native mahogany and hardwoods. From 

 he cupola above the top floor an excellent view of the surrounding country and city of Cama- 

 guey can be had. The gardens and grounds comprise a plot of fifty acres. 



Negotiations are at present under way between the Van Home heirs and the city of 

 Camaguey to permit the use of the estate as an orphan asylum for Cuba's homeless children, and 

 it is understood that the Van Home family wish to pre.sent the estate to the city of Cama- 

 guey as a charitable gift. 



