@rockyourdoo: The Gallery Inn has a rich history that is closely interwoven with the history of Puerto Rico. Made up of five 18th century buildings, the original building once housed the artillery captain who manned the defenses of El Morro Fortress against the British invasion of Puerto Rico in the late 1700s. As Puerto Rico changed hands, from Spanish rule to independence to becoming a US Territory and ultimately a Commonwealth, the buildings that became The Gallery Inn stood firm and resolute as a reminder of the people’s history and strength. In 1961, celebrated artist Jan D’Esopo arrived in Puerto Rico from Boston, determined to find a house to restore and make her own. The restoration program of Old San Juan had just begun, and she wanted to be a part of it. As she explored the city, looking for the right place, she came upon a place in ruins, the former living quarters of an artillery captain at El Morro Fortress, and immediately knew this was it. This was the place where she would create her paintings, sculptures and life’s work. This is the place where she would meet and marry her partner Manuco. This is the place where she would raise her children, where her grandchildren and great-grandchildren would run and play. And this is the place where she would build The Gallery Inn. #HauntedHotels #GhostHunting #SanJuan #PuertoRico #SpookyGetAway

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Wednesday 24 September 2025 16:37:37 GMT