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Calheta Residents
Residents of a village in, what is believed to be, Calheta, a small, coastal village. The streets are lined with homes, many of which are concrete but some are older stone houses.
Contrasting Building Styles in Village
This photo shows two contrasting, adjacent houses. A modern, concrete home with bright colors to the right and a stone house with a thatched roof at left. The streets are cobblestone. This photo is believed to be taken in Calheta.
Village Life in Calheta
Children and livestock mingle near this watersource in a village, believed to be Calheta. This shady street is lined with stone and concrete houses and cobblestone roads that are distinct to many Cape Verdean villages.
Shady Street in Calheta
A shady cobblestone street in Calheta is lined on both sides by stone houses. Calheta is a small coastal village on Maio.
Road Leading to Cathedral
A cobblestone road leads up a steep hill to the Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Our Lady of Light).
Vila do Maio, Near Baroque Cathedral
A view from the center of Vila do Maio. At the right of the frame is the Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Our Lady of Light). Cobblestone streets are predominant in this coastal village.
Large Building at Vila do Maio
A large building of unknown importance sits brightly against a clear sky in Vila do Maio. It is located next to the Nossa Senhora da Luz cathedral, and may perhaps be associated with it in some way. The terra-cotta roof and cobblestone roads are…
Nossa Senhora da Luz
A three quarter view of this 19th century Baroque style church at Vila do Maio.
Cobblestone Roads and Terra-cotta Roofs
Residents walk along a cobblestone road in Vila do Maio. From this elevated point in the city the steep ascent of the village from the ocean is evident. On the horizon sits the long, flat, white sand beaches that lie just outside the village.
Cobblestone Roads at Vila do Maio
A cobblestone road in Vila do Maio runs along the shore of coastal town. Vila do Maio is the main settlement on the island, in recent years it has seen population growth and some development.
Inner Section of Sal Rei
Sal Rei is the largest settlement in Boa Vista. Its streets are arranged in a gridded pattern.
Cobblestone Streets of Sal Rei (2 of 2)
The city of Sal Rei is described as being "quietly busy" by Irwin and Wilson. As depicted in this picture, the city looks rather barren and plain. The streets, covered by sand and scree debris, are aligned in a grid pattern. City planners of Sal Rei…
Cobblestone Streets of Sal Rei (1 of 2)
The city of Sal Rei is described as being "quietly busy" by Irwin and Wilson. As depicted in this picture, the city looks rather barren and plain. The streets, covered by sand and scree debris, are aligned in a grid pattern. City planners of Sal Rei…
Shady Street in Nova Sintra
Nova Sintra, a community of seven "praças" or squares because of the hilly terrain. Here a cobblestone street is divided and shaded by large trees. The sides of the roads are lined with Hibiscus trees.
Mother and Child; Tarrafal
An unidentified mother and child in Tarrafal, São Nicolau. She appears to be milling corn to make corn meal or flour. Note the cobblestone street, a trademark of the Cape Verde islands.
Unidentified Man Riding a Horse
Portrait of a middle aged man on horseback. The cobblestone streets are a feature of Ribeira Brava, a city in the hinterland of São Nicolau. The city is also known for it's fertile landscape and colorful architecture.
Cobblestone Road Construction
A group of workers repair a cobblestone road in Ribeira Brava, the main city on São Nicolau. The cit is known for cobblestone roads and beautiful, colorful architecture. Until the closing of a local seminary school in the early 20th century, Ribeira…
Men, Cobblestone Road, in Ribiera do Paùl
Two unidentified men on a road in the Ribiera do Paùl. They are pictured in front of a large tree and a stonewall. The same men are pictured in slide CV81135.