Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Northwest end of San Juan, San Juan,...
Significance: This fort is one of the three defenses erected to protect Spain's first permanent colony in the present territory of the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More
Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Northwest end of San Juan, San Juan,...
Significance: This fort is one of the three defenses erected to protect Spain's first permanent colony in the present territory of the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More
Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Northwest end of San Juan, San Juan,...
Significance: This fort is one of the three defenses erected to protect Spain's first permanent colony in the present territory of the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More
Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Northwest end of San Juan, San Juan,...
Significance: This fort is one of the three defenses erected to protect Spain's first permanent colony in the present territory of the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More
Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Northwest end of San Juan, San Juan,...
Significance: This fort is one of the three defenses erected to protect Spain's first permanent colony in the present territory of the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More
Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Northwest end of San Juan, San Juan,...
Significance: This fort is one of the three defenses erected to protect Spain's first permanent colony in the present territory of the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More
Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Northwest end of San Juan, San Juan,...
Significance: This fort is one of the three defenses erected to protect Spain's first permanent colony in the present territory of the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More
Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Northwest end of San Juan, San Juan,...
Significance: This fort is one of the three defenses erected to protect Spain's first permanent colony in the present territory of the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More
106 Calle San Jose (House), 106 Calle San Jose, San Juan, San Juan Mun...
Significance: It is a building with the typical construction features and plan of the 18th century San Juan dwelling house. The builder and the exact date of construction is not known. Survey number: HABS PR-1... More
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.
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Finca Thillett, Casa, Highway 139, Kilometer 11.6, Maraguez, Ponce Mun...
Significance: Good example of early 20th century Puerto Rican vernacular architecture. Survey number: HAER PR-46-A Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1940 S... More
107 Calle San Jose (House), San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Survey number: HABS PR-116 Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
107 Calle San Jose (House), San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Survey number: HABS PR-116 Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Base San Juan, Store House, San Juan, San Juan Munici...
Significance: The Store House (Building 101), was constructed in 1922 for the U.S. Lighthouse Service's San Juan Lighthouse Depot, which was located at the southern tip of La Puntilla, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.... More
Acosta y Fores, Jaime, Casa, Calle Dr. Santiago Veve No. 70, San Germa...
Significance: The residence stands out in the cityscape of San German for its traditional and elegant features. The one story wooden house with a concrete basement, zinc roofing and separate garage was construc... More
1157 Ponce de Leon Avenue (Commercial Building), 1157 Ponce de Leon Av...
Significance: The building individually constitutes neither a significant historical or architectural feature, nevertheless it can be considered potentially significant to the volumetric matrix within a denomin... More
Finca Silem, CASA, Highway 139, Kilometer 9.3, Maraguez, Ponce Municip...
Significance: Excellent example of domesitc architecture associated with medium scale coffee farm. Survey number: HAER PR-45-D Building/structure dates: ca. 1932 Initial Construction
Hacienda Mercedita Foundry, Sabanetas, Ponce Municipio, PR
Significance: A significant part of the Serralles family empire. Typical of the sugar cane plantations in Puerto Rico which underwent considerable technological change and became a full-mechanized producer of ... More
Hacienda Mercedita Foundry, Sabanetas, Ponce Municipio, PR
Significance: A significant part of the Serralles family empire. Typical of the sugar cane plantations in Puerto Rico which underwent considerable technological change and became a full-mechanized producer of ... More
Hacienda Mercedita Foundry, Sabanetas, Ponce Municipio, PR
Significance: A significant part of the Serralles family empire. Typical of the sugar cane plantations in Puerto Rico which underwent considerable technological change and became a full-mechanized producer of ... More
Casa de los Azulejos, 101 Calle San Jose, San Juan, San Juan Municipio...
Significance: The name of the structure is derived either from D. Francisco Berrocal y Villalobos, Lte. Col. who retired and lived in Barcelona or from his son Enrique, an engineer, and his daughter, Concepcion... More
Casa de los Azulejos, 101 Calle San Jose, San Juan, San Juan Municipio...
Significance: The name of the structure is derived either from D. Francisco Berrocal y Villalobos, Lte. Col. who retired and lived in Barcelona or from his son Enrique, an engineer, and his daughter, Concepcion... More
San Juan, Puerto Rico. The slum area known as El Fangitto
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Fuerte El Abanico, Guardhouse, Boulevard Narzagaray, San Juan, San Jua...
Significance: This structure is an excellent example of mid-19th century garrison architecture. It was first used as a guardhouse and later as a carriage shed. The building has been considerably modified, parti... More
Puente Guillermo Esteves, Spanning San Antonio Channel at PR-25 (Juan ...
Significance: Puente Guillermo Esteves, a five-span concrete and steel girder bridge, is the fourth structure to occupy this site since c.1521. The first was a stone causeway. It was followed by a stone arch ... More
Murallas del Viejo San Juan, Baluarte de Las Animas, San Juan, San Jua...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N505 Survey number: HABS PR-135-C National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000930
Faro del Puerto de Ponce, Calo Cardona,Puerto de Ponce, Ponce, Ponce M...
Significance: Cayo Cardona is located on a small 6 acre key west of Ponce Harbor. The light, built in 1889, guides the entrance to the Port of Ponce, as a 6th order red fixed light. Survey number: HAER PR-16 ... More
Faro del Puerto de Ponce, Calo Cardona,Puerto de Ponce, Ponce, Ponce M...
Significance: Cayo Cardona is located on a small 6 acre key west of Ponce Harbor. The light, built in 1889, guides the entrance to the Port of Ponce, as a 6th order red fixed light. Survey number: HAER PR-16 ... More
NIKE Missile Battery PR-79, Control Area, Tucker Hollow Road south of ...
Significance: The Foster NIKE Missile Battery PR-79 Control Area contributes to the significance of the NIKE Missile Battery because it was here that all radar facilities were placed which were used to launch m... More
NIKE Missile Battery PR-79, Control Area, Tucker Hollow Road south of ...
Significance: The Foster NIKE Missile Battery PR-79 Control Area contributes to the significance of the NIKE Missile Battery because it was here that all radar facilities were placed which were used to launch m... More
NIKE Missile Battery PR-79, Control Area, Tucker Hollow Road south of ...
Significance: The Foster NIKE Missile Battery PR-79 Control Area contributes to the significance of the NIKE Missile Battery because it was here that all radar facilities were placed which were used to launch m... More
NIKE Missile Battery PR-79, Control Area, Tucker Hollow Road south of ...
Significance: The Foster NIKE Missile Battery PR-79 Control Area contributes to the significance of the NIKE Missile Battery because it was here that all radar facilities were placed which were used to launch m... More
NIKE Missile Battery PR-79, Control Area, Tucker Hollow Road south of ...
Significance: The Foster NIKE Missile Battery PR-79 Control Area contributes to the significance of the NIKE Missile Battery because it was here that all radar facilities were placed which were used to launch m... More
Castillo de San Cristobal, San Carlos Ravelin, San Juan, San Juan Muni...
Significance: It was built between 1765-1773 as part of the landward defensive ensemble of San Juan. Its design evolved into a non-classical configuration in order to strengthen the existing adjacent 17th centu... More
Puente Blanco Bridge, Spanning Mosquito Control Channel, Barrio Palmas...
Significance: Puente Blanco is a skew, three-span, 15m.-long concrete slab bridge. The latter is a common bridge technology of the 1920s to 1940s, still used in small structures. This technology was judged as... More
Puente Blanco Bridge, Spanning Mosquito Control Channel, Barrio Palmas...
Significance: Puente Blanco is a skew, three-span, 15m.-long concrete slab bridge. The latter is a common bridge technology of the 1920s to 1940s, still used in small structures. This technology was judged as... More
Hacienda Azucarera La Esperanza, House, 2.65 Mi. N of PR Rt. 2 Bridge ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HAER PR-1-C Building/structure dates: ca. 18t2 Initial Construction
Hacienda Azucarera La Esperanza, House, 2.65 Mi. N of PR Rt. 2 Bridge ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HAER PR-1-C Building/structure dates: ca. 18t2 Initial Construction
104 Calle de la Cruz (House), San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: Excellent example of a fine town home of 18th century San Juan. Typical of this building type, businesses occupy spaces at ground level near the street with families living in space beyond and on ... More
Fortin de San Jeronimo, Powder House, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HABS PR-46 Building/structure dates: ca. 1769 Initial Construction
Ortiz Perichi, Juan, Casa, Calle Luna No. 94, San German, San German M...
Significance: Constructed ca. 1920 by Don Isidro Roman, master builder for its owner Juan Ortiz Perichi, this residence is one of the most elaborate and spatially rich architectural examples in Puerto Rico. Loc... More
Puente Ferroviario San Antonio, Spanning San Antonio Channel at PR-1, ...
Significance: The San Antonio railroad bridge is a concrete structure built between 1922 and 1932, consisting of arch-framed slab spans with art-deco railings and spandrel walls. It was designed to replace a 1... More
Fortin de San Juan de la Cruz, El Canuelo, Isla de Cabras, San Juan, S...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N125 Survey number: HABS PR-52 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000930
Fortin de San Juan de la Cruz, El Canuelo, Isla de Cabras, San Juan, S...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N125 Survey number: HABS PR-52 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000930
Fortin de San Juan de la Cruz, El Canuelo, Isla de Cabras, San Juan, S...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N125 Survey number: HABS PR-52 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000930
Castillo de San Cristobal, Santa Teresa Battery, San Juan, San Juan Mu...
Significance: In 1631, Governor Enrique Enriquez de Sotomayor began to enclose San Juan and strengthen its defenses by building the Castillo de San Cristobal. In 1765, a complete redesigning and rebuilding of S... More
Faro Isla de Culebritas, South side of Isla Culebrita, Culebra, Culebr...
Significance: Isla Culebrita Light was built in 1886 on the western side of Virgin Passage. In both design and importance of location the stone structure is unique. In 1888 the 4th order light showed a fixed ... More
Fortifications of San Juan, Outer Defenses, Puerta de Tierra, San Juan...
Survey number: HABS PR-53 Building/structure dates: ca. 1800 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 18h1 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: after 1850 Subsequent Work
Escambron Bateria, Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Survey number: HABS PR-50 Building/structure dates: ca. 17q4 Initial Construction
Santaella Coffee Processing Site, Highway 139, Kilometer 10.6, Marague...
Significance: Excellent example of evolution and technology of large scale coffee processing structure. Survey number: HAER PR-48 Building/structure dates: ca. 1920 Initial Construction Building/structure da... More
Cistern Heads, Boulevard Norzagaray, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: A good example of eighteenth-century cut stonework and detailing. Survey number: HABS PR-102 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000930
La autonomía colonial artículo publicado por el periódico La Tribuna d...
Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Serv... More
Faro del Puerto de Guanica, Punta Meseta, Guanica, Guanica Municipio, ...
Significance: The Guanica Light is completely vandalized and in ruins, projected against the hills and dry mountains which form the east entrance to Guanica Harbor; one of the most important, busiest, and best ... More
Faro del Puerto de Guanica, Punta Meseta, Guanica, Guanica Municipio, ...
Significance: The Guanica Light is completely vandalized and in ruins, projected against the hills and dry mountains which form the east entrance to Guanica Harbor; one of the most important, busiest, and best ... More
109 Calle San Jose, 109 Calle San Jose, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, ...
Significance: This house was the place where the well-known Fiestas de Cruz were organized in the early 1900's by the local poet, Jorge Adsuar. Survey number: HABS PR-67
Murallas del Viejo San Juan, Baluarte de San Sebastian, San Juan, San ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N503 Survey number: HABS PR-135-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000930
154 Calle del Sol (House), San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Survey number: HABS PR-107 Public domain photograph of decorated panel, decor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canal (Irrigation) de Riego, Betances, Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
Survey number: HAER PR-5 Public domain photograph - historical image of Puerto Rico, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Puente de los Frailes, Spanning Frailes Creek, PR Route 873, KM 18.85,...
Survey number: HAER PR-29 Public domain photograph of a bridge, arch over water, river, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Puente de los Frailes, Spanning Frailes Creek, PR Route 873, KM 18.85,...
Survey number: HAER PR-29 Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Casa Frederico Font, 34 Calle Castillo, Ponce, Ponce Municipio, PR
Significance: This building is one of the more elaborate and significant examples of the Baroque influence which was prevalent in Ponce in the early 20th century. Unprocessed Field note material exists for thi... More
Hacienda Azucarera la Igualdad, Sugar Mill Ruins & Steam Engine, PR Ro...
Significance: Still extant at the ruins of Hacienda Azucarera La Igualdad is a single column, slide-valve, side-crank beam engine of unknown manufacture that drove a three-role cane crushing mill. The plantati... More
Hacienda Azucarera la Igualdad, Sugar Mill Ruins & Steam Engine, PR Ro...
Significance: Still extant at the ruins of Hacienda Azucarera La Igualdad is a single column, slide-valve, side-crank beam engine of unknown manufacture that drove a three-role cane crushing mill. The plantati... More
Hacienda Azucarera la Igualdad, Sugar Mill Ruins & Steam Engine, PR Ro...
Significance: Still extant at the ruins of Hacienda Azucarera La Igualdad is a single column, slide-valve, side-crank beam engine of unknown manufacture that drove a three-role cane crushing mill. The plantati... More
Faro de Punta de Las Figuras, Punta de las Figuras, Las Palmas, Arroyo...
Significance: The Punta Figuras Light was built as a local light to aid navigation into Arroyo and Patillas Ports in 1893. Originally it was a 5th order light, one of only two built, and showed a fixed white l... More
Faro de Punta de Las Figuras, Punta de las Figuras, Las Palmas, Arroyo...
Significance: The Punta Figuras Light was built as a local light to aid navigation into Arroyo and Patillas Ports in 1893. Originally it was a 5th order light, one of only two built, and showed a fixed white l... More
Giorgetti, Eduardo, House, Ponce de Leon Avenue, Santurce, San Juan, S...
Significance: Significant as an interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style house. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS PR-65 Building/structure date... More
Giorgetti, Eduardo, House, Ponce de Leon Avenue, Santurce, San Juan, S...
Significance: Significant as an interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style house. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS PR-65 Building/structure date... More
Giorgetti, Eduardo, House, Ponce de Leon Avenue, Santurce, San Juan, S...
Significance: Significant as an interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style house. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS PR-65 Building/structure date... More
El Arsenal, Calle Arsenal, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: The Arsenal of San Juan, originally the Royal Navy Yard, is one of the most significant groups of historic buildings in the city. It was the center of all maritime activity and the last Spanish te... More
U.S. Coast Guard Base, San Juan, Guard House, La Puntilla Finalle, San...
Survey number: HABS PR-133-B Public domain photograph - historical image of Puerto Rico, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Castillo de San Christobal, Boulevard Norzagaray, San Juan, San Juan M...
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Castillo de San Christobal, Boulevard Norzagaray, San Juan, San Juan M...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a fort tower, stone walls, fortification, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Castillo de San Christobal, Boulevard Norzagaray, San Juan, San Juan M...
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Castillo de San Christobal, Boulevard Norzagaray, San Juan, San Juan M...
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Salinas Fortuna Salt Works, PR Routes 323 & 324, La Parguera, Lajas Mu...
Survey number: HAER PR-31 Public domain photograph of a dock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Casa Miguel C. Godreau, Calle Reina 146, Ponce, Ponce Municipio, PR
1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: In 1919, Miguel Godreau had his friend Eng Julio Conesa design and construct the wooden house. This structure was a wedding present for his young wife Leonina... More
Puerta de San Juan, N. of La Fortaleza at Caleta San Juan, San Juan, S...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS PR-43 Building/structure dates: ca. 1632 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1749 Subsequent Work National Regi... More
Casa de Ratones, 251 Calle de Cristo, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: It is characteristic San Juan dwelling house. The builder and the exact date of construction of the structure is not known. Probably the 18th century but with several recent alterations. Survey n... More
Lara,Rita,Casa, Calle Virtud & Calle Estrella, Ponce, Ponce Municipio,...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS PR-73
Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Plaza Munoz Rivera, Ponce, Po...
Survey number: HABS PR-78 Public domain photograph of historic landmark building, Cathedral, religious architecture, church, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
1166 Ponce de Leon Avenue (House), Rio Piedras, San Juan Municipio, PR
Survey number: HABS PR-132 Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Templo de Porta Coeli, San German, San German Municipio, PR
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS PR-45 Building/structure dates: ca. 1571 Initial Construction
Templo de Porta Coeli, San German, San German Municipio, PR
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS PR-45 Building/structure dates: ca. 1571 Initial Construction
La Trinidad Counterguard, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: It was built between 1765-83 by military engineer Thomas O'Daly, Chief of the Spanish Corps of Engineers in San Juan, represents in capsule form the solution to tactical problems presented in the ... More
La Trinidad Counterguard, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: It was built between 1765-83 by military engineer Thomas O'Daly, Chief of the Spanish Corps of Engineers in San Juan, represents in capsule form the solution to tactical problems presented in the ... More
Finca Silem, Garage, Highway 139, Kilometer 9.3, Maraguez, Ponce Munic...
Significance: Interesting example of coffee farm support structure Survey number: HAER PR-45-A Building/structure dates: ca. 1932 Initial Construction
Quarters No. 210, Boulevard Norezagaray, San Juan, San Juan Municipio,...
Significance: Quarters No. 210, formerly artillery pavilion. Built by the Spanish Corps of Artillery between 1857-59 as Officer's Quarters. Survey number: HABS PR-96 National Register of Historic Places NRIS ... More
Casa Ramon Irizarry, 121 Calle Reina, Ponce, Ponce Municipio, PR
Survey number: HABS PR-70 Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
El Arsenal, Naval Storehouses, Calle Arsenal, San Juan, San Juan Munic...
Survey number: HABS PR-99-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000930
Fuerte de Vieques, Isla de Vieques, Isabel Segunda, Vieques Municipio,...
Survey number: HABS PR-44 Building/structure dates: ca. 1843 Initial Construction
Fuerte de Vieques, Isla de Vieques, Isabel Segunda, Vieques Municipio,...
Survey number: HABS PR-44 Building/structure dates: ca. 1843 Initial Construction
Faro de Punta Mulas, Punta Mulas, Isabel Segunda, Vieques Municipio, P...
Significance: The structure was built in 1895. Its background is the capital city of Vieques, Isabel II, and the central hills of the island. Survey number: HAER PR-15 Building/structure dates: 1895 Initial ... More
Quintana Thermal Baths, East side of Highway 503, Guaraguao, Ponce Mun...
Significance: The Quintana Thermal Baths are historically significant as an example of the transmittal of European cultural and technological prototypes to the New World. Architecturally, the complex illustrate... More
Quintana Thermal Baths, East side of Highway 503, Guaraguao, Ponce Mun...
Significance: The Quintana Thermal Baths are historically significant as an example of the transmittal of European cultural and technological prototypes to the New World. Architecturally, the complex illustrate... More
Quintana Thermal Baths, East side of Highway 503, Guaraguao, Ponce Mun...
Significance: The Quintana Thermal Baths are historically significant as an example of the transmittal of European cultural and technological prototypes to the New World. Architecturally, the complex illustrate... More
Quintana Thermal Baths, East side of Highway 503, Guaraguao, Ponce Mun...
Significance: The Quintana Thermal Baths are historically significant as an example of the transmittal of European cultural and technological prototypes to the New World. Architecturally, the complex illustrate... More
Iglesia San Jose, Calle San Sebatian, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: Children of conquerors and early colonizers of Puerto Rico were educated in the Monastery School. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS PR-41 Build... More
Iglesia San Jose, Calle San Sebatian, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: Children of conquerors and early colonizers of Puerto Rico were educated in the Monastery School. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS PR-41 Build... More
Iglesia San Jose, Calle San Sebatian, San Juan, San Juan Municipio, PR
Significance: Children of conquerors and early colonizers of Puerto Rico were educated in the Monastery School. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS PR-41 Build... More