1954 Paraiso Mid-Century designed by Arq. Antonio Santana Fornaguera for the wife of the mayor of Havana in 1954.
1955 Paraiso Mid-Century built in the newly subdivided neighbourhood of “Alturas de Vedado” by Arq. AntonioSantana. Santana was the architect of a variety of historic buildings in Havana including the celebrated Torre Olan (1952), a famous Streamline Moderne style building located adjacent to the US Embassyin El Vedado. At the time, Alturas del Vedado was one of Havana’s poshest neighborhoods located adjacent to a tributary gorge of the Almendares River. Terrazzo-floored throughout, the mid-century house was modern, spacious, and airy. Kitty-corner across the street lived Luis Echegoyen, the star of Mama Cusa, one of the top-rated comedy shows on Cuban TV, somewhat reminiscent ofJonathan Winters’ "Maude Frickert" character.One block away stood the Mexican Embassy, and two blocks away, the Peruvian Embassy during the 1950’s.
1959 Paraiso Mid-Century acquire dafter to the 1955 Revolution by Maria Ruiz Cuza.
2018 Paraiso Mid-Century acquired byKarelia Castillo.
2019 Paraiso Mid-Century opens itsdoors as a casa particular.