Historic American Companies in Cuba

1900–1940

In the early 1900s American companies built whole landscapes in Cuba: the Hershey company town and its electric railway east of Havana, vast sugar mills and the railroads that served them, and trading houses in the port cities. These pages map the places tied to that pre-1940 American commercial history.

Havana

La Habana

Havana is a city in La Habana province, Cuba. It is known for historic old town, colonial architecture, UNESCO World Heritage site and live music.

Holguín

Holguín is a city in Holguín province, Cuba. It is known for local culture, history and nature.

Matanzas

Matanzas is a city in Matanzas province, Cuba. It is known for local culture, architecture, history and waterfront.

Cárdenas

Matanzas

Cárdenas is a town in Matanzas province, Cuba. It is known for history, architecture and local culture.