FL-1014 Cuba The First Official Newspaper of the Cuban Revolutionary Party 1887-1898

Marker text: "CUBA" THE FIRST OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY PARTY 1887-1898

On this site was published the historic newspaper "Cuba," dedicated to the cause of Cuban Independence.

"Cuba" was the successor of "El Critico De Ybor City." Its editor was Ramon Rivero y Rivero, a great revolutionist.

In 1891 Rivero collaborated with Jose Marti in drafting the Basis for the Cuban Revolutionary Party.

Erected by The Oliva Tobacco Co., 1961.