Casa Cautino, 1 Calle Santiago Palmer, Guayama, Guayama Municipio, PR

2014 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place
Significance: The Cautiño House is striking due to the ornamental and detailed nature of its Spanish colonial architecture. This home represents the cultural and historical values which many old structures still maintain. It was built for Don Genaro Cautiño Vázquez between 1885 and 1887. The house features neoclassical cornices, pilasters, roman arches, relief motifs, and mouldings. These were blended with some details of vernacular architecture in the southern area of Puerto Rico. Its Neo-classical style evolved from a mixture of European influences. Some of the typical details of ornamentation in this XIX century traditions include: elaborate balconies, grille-work, delicate forged iron and woodwork detail.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2025
Survey number: HABS PR-81
Building/structure dates: 1887 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 84003137