February 15th, 2005 The Blue Alley. Oranjestad will see a major cultural-historical project take off as part of the Caribbean University of Aruba’s expansion plans. This special project, “The Blue Alley” will cost around Afls. 5.2 millions and would entail the purchase, renovation and restoration of the “Flor de Oriente” and surrounding buildings. The site is right in the middle of downtown Oranjestad, near the San Francisco Church. The “Blue Alley” project is planned to start off early next year, as soon as the purchase agreements are completed.
The Commanders Graves. Reconstruction on the final resting place of the Dutch Commanders in Seroe Patrishi started on November 1st 2004 and has been finalized in January 2005. Fatamorgana Stoneworks is in charge of the surroundings while the metal works will be done by Fig & Fig Welding Shop. Monumenten Zorg is in charge of the whole project. The graves were renovated as close to original as possible, giving them more authenticity. For more information, please call Oficina di Monumento at ( 297) 583-5938 or at Schelpstraat 36/38.
