Leonardo Morales y Pedroso

Who was Leonardo Morales y Pedroso?

Leonardo Morales y Pedroso was one of the most prominent Cuban architects from early 20th century.

He graduated from Columbia University in 1909. In 1910 he formed an architectural firm, Morales & Mata, with Jose F. Mata. In 1917, he formed the firm of Morales y Cia. Partly because of his family’s many social connections and standing in the Havana society Mr. Morales was able to have notable commissions such as:

Vedado Tennis Club, Vedado La Habana, 1912

Sociedad Cubana de Ingenieros, Habana Vieja, 1912

Home of Lily Hidalgo de Conill, Vedado La Habana, 1914

Home of Josefina Garcia de Mesa, 13th Street and D street, Vedado La Habana, 1916

Banco Mendoza y Cia, Obispo Street N° 305, Habana Vieja, 1916

Home of Pablo Gonzalez de Mendoza, Paseo avenue and 15th, Vedado La Habana, 1916

Home of Jose Ignacio Lezama, Vedado La Habana, 1917

Home of Manuel José Morales, Vedado La Habana, 1917

Colegio Salesiano, La Vibora La Habana, 1917

Home of Salvador Guedes, 1920

Home of Alberto Fowler, Country Club La Habana, 1920

Home of Andrés Gomez Mena, 7th strret and 6th street, Miramar La Habana

Home of Marqués de Pinar del Rio, 17th street and B street, Vedado La Habana