About this property
The Arenas Bridge is a truss bridge built in 1894 between the municipalities of Cayey and Cidra in Puerto Rico. Also known as Puente Rio La Plata, it was the longest bridge constructed in Puerto Rico during the Spanish colonial period. It crosses the Rio de la Plata, the longest river in Puerto Rico.
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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 95000843. It was listed on July 18, 1995.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Arenas Bridge listed on the National Register?
Arenas Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Arenas Bridge?
Arenas Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Arenas Bridge?
The period of significance for Arenas Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
Can I research the history near Arenas Bridge?
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