c.1930 Cuba “El Cañón” Polito Gonzalez Store Real Photo Postcard RPPC

Original Cuban real photo postcard dating approximately from the late 1920s to early 1930s, depicting the storefront of “El Cañón,” with the name Polito Gonzalez prominently displayed above the entrance.

This remarkable period street scene captures a group of men and children gathered outside the Cuban establishment. An early automobile is parked prominently beside the building, while a horse-drawn vehicle can be seen along the adjoining street—an evocative image documenting the transition between traditional and motorized transportation in pre-Revolution Cuba.

The architecture, storefront signage, people and vehicles provide a fascinating glimpse into everyday commercial and community life in Cuba during the early 20th century.

The exact Cuban town or city has not yet been identified.

Country: Cuba
Business: El Cañón
Name on storefront: Polito Gonzalez
Approximate date: Late 1920s–early 1930s
Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Back: NOKO postcard back
Postal use: Unused

Condition: Heavily worn antique condition. The photograph shows extensive creasing and surface cracking, staining and age toning, a small puncture near the upper-left corner, corner and edge wear, and paper loss/damage along the upper-right and right edges. Despite these defects, the principal scene remains clearly visible, including the El Cañón signage, Polito Gonzalez name, people, automobile and horse-drawn vehicle. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.

A distinctive original photographic record of early 20th-century Cuban commercial and street life.