2010-04-012010-04-012010-04-01https://hdl.handle.net/2139/6495Colour: Sepia; Style: Landscape; Other: Bordered, DividedOriginally called the Plaza de la Marina by the Spanish, it was the name given to the area extending from the Wharf in the west to the Roman Catholic Cathedral to the east. When the British came in 1797, the name was changed to Marine Square. In 1962 the Marine Square was renamed Independence Square. At the top left hand corner of the postcard is a thorn penny postage stamp.enPlease contact the Main Library, The University of the West Indies for permission to use the digitized images. wimail@sta.uwi.eduTrinidad and TobagoPostcardsCities and towns--Trinidad and Tobago--Port of SpainPromenades (Pedestrian areas)--Trinidad and TobagoPedestrian areas--Trinidad and TobagoPlazas--Trinidad and TobagoArchitecture--Trinidad and TobagoTrees--Trinidad and TobagoHomeless persons--Trinidad and TobagoMarine Square (Port of Spain)Independence Square (Port of Spain)Image