About this property
The Aguayo Aldea Vocational High School (Spanish: Escuela Superior Vocacional Aguayo Aldea), popularly known as La Vocacional, is a historic school in Caguas, Puerto Rico, named after Nicolás Aguayo Aldea, a Puerto Rican writer and politician from the 19th century. The Art Deco building dates to 1939 and was designed by architects Lizardi & Díaz Diez. Although originally an elementary and intermediary school, La Vocacional became a high school in 1960.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 87001311. It was listed on August 3, 1987.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Aguayo Aldea Vocational High School listed on the National Register?
Aguayo Aldea Vocational High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Aguayo Aldea Vocational High School?
Aguayo Aldea Vocational High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aguayo Aldea Vocational High School?
The period of significance for Aguayo Aldea Vocational High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Aguayo Aldea Vocational High School?
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