Edificio de Águila y Dragones, 1927 Plateresque office building in Havana, Cuba.
The Edificio de Águila y Dragones is a 62-meter office building in Havana distinguished by elaborate stone decorations and masonry arches across its exterior. The Plateresque architectural style with its ornamental details defines the visual character of the structure.
The building was constructed in 1927 by the Cuban Telephone Company and was the tallest structure in Cuba at that time. Its completion marked a turning point in Havana's skyline and the island's telecommunications infrastructure.
The building reflects the prominence of foreign business investment in early 20th-century Havana. It served as a visible reminder of the technological connections between Cuba and North America during that era.
The building currently houses ETECSA, Cuba's national telecommunications company. Visitors can admire the facade from public spaces, though interior access is typically not available.
The structure replaced an earlier telephone building and was initiated by the International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation. The Behn brothers, who founded the company, were instrumental in this ambitious project to modernize Cuban telecommunications.
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