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29-AUG-2010

Rubber Baron Mansion

Iquitos was known for its rubber industry through the rubber boom of the first decade of the 20th century; it attracted thousands of immigrants from around the world, mostly young, single men who hoped to make their fortunes in rubber. Many did and they built huge mansions in which to live.
Today these mansions have mainly been taken up by hotels and municipal offices.

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