Punch Joe Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 [Partagás Cigar Factory H.Upmann Cigar Factory El Laguito La Corona Cigar Factory Romeo Y Julieta Cigar Factory Have a great day today, feloow cigar smokers. 2
rckymtn22 Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Keep the pictures coming, I am enjoying them! Reminds me of my trip there in July.
Ryan Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Great pictures, I like the look of the La Corona factory at lot. Any idea when it was built?
Padrino Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Damn Punch... Buscame un trabajo por alli I'll sweep the floors......anything
Habanos2000 Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Great pix Punch! History frozen in time...
DocRKS Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 The El Laguito factory looks like a Billionaire's mansion......
Punch Joe Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 Great pictures, I like the look of the La Corona factory at lot. Any idea when it was built? La Corona pictured here is a new facility housing the production of brands such as Hoyo de Monterrey, Cuaba, San Cristóbal de la HAbana, Punch, Por Larrañaga, Flor de Cano among others. Formerly a cigarette factory, the building was refurbished in 2003 after two years closed. The name of the cigarette factory was DORADOS (Orlando Nodarse), in operation before the revolution and started as a cigar factory in January 2004. The Old LA Corona Cigar factory was shut down in early 2004 when celebrating 100 years of History. The once called Iron Palace was the first building with steel structure in Cuba. Now, in pure decay, it´s just a vague reminiscence of how great it was. Sadly, it won´t be repaired. Find a picture here of La Corona back in 1998. F_brica_La_Corona.bmp The H.Upmann factory is also a relatively new facility for the factory of said name. the Old H.Upmann was in pretty bad conditions back in 2002 that it was needed to evacuate during the hurricanes Lily and Isidore (2002)in fear of falling down. Still erected, damp and dirt cover all that historic yet legendary building. If I could change the world....
laficion Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 All of the old factories were great looking. I visited them all in 1999. La Corona had a great LCDH on the ground floor. Fantastic selection of cigars and fine drinks, great moments spent there. El Laguito was the house of the Fowler family, Alberto Casimiro Fowler was the owner of a sugar refinery called ( NARCIA) in Las Villas. He bought the little hill where El Laguito is today in 1924. At the time, there was only a small dependence on the grounds. The mansion was built in the late 20's. the Fowler family went bankrupt in 1952 and the mansion was abandoned. Cio
SofaKing Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Very cool pictures and tid bits of history!
Spartan Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Great pics! Looks like the RYJ factory is overdue for a refurbish aye?
Tampa1257 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Great photos mate! The history along with the photos is what makes the educational difference!
ironpeddler Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 The El Laguito factory looks like a Billionaire's mansion...... I agree.... You would almost think they get a little preferential treatment as the marque brand of all the CC. EDIT to add:...thanks for the pictures PJ
DocRKS Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I'm a little saddened to read that some of these legendary factories were allowed to get into such a state of decay and disrepair. I guess it just brings forth the reality that the people there may have other 'more pressing' needs for their resources other than keeping up these Cigar Shrines.....
Colt45 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 El Laguito bears a passing resemblance to the palace at Versailles.... Good stuff, Punchy!
rudder Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Very nice pics. Maybe someday I will be able to visit these Temples
qman22 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Awesome pics! sadly looking at pictures is about as close to those factories as I can get
Fatshotbud Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Thanks for the pics Jose - quite a contrast between them.
habanablue Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I was in La Habana for only a week four years ago but God I miss it. Anything to walk those calles again...
ChiTownHuck Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Great photos! I would love to be able to visit those Shrines someday...maybe soon.
maalouly Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 love the photos! thank you for sharing them with us.
PointSource Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 awesome pictures! love the cohiba pictures!!!!!
cubanoamor Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 Wow! Gorgeous pics. Couldn't imagine them any better in my dreams. Living in the states I have yet to risk the trip. These pics are only confirmation that it would totally be worth it.
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