What's What This Week in Havana - August-September 1930

A guide for the U.S. tourist arriving in Havana in 1930, courtesy of the Vaccaro Shipping Line. Includes a detailed street map of Havana, advice on hotels, thieves, speakeasys, street cars, shopping, etc, and even advice on how to use Cuban wax matches so that you don't burn a hole in your suit!

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"No passports for American citizens... It is easy to enter and leave Cuba as American born citizens do not require passports when returning to the United States." !!

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"As to liquor... Alcoholic liquor, if found, will be seized and destroyed at the American port of entry, a fine of $5 being levied on each container. Key West bootleggers, who get about double Havana prices, thrive thereby. Small bottles may be carried in the pockets or by the ladies. Undie aprons with pockets for bottles are sold in Havana. Ask the hotel information man."

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