Bateyes de Vivi
About this property
Bateyes de Viví (U-1) is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site located in the Viví Arriba barrio of the municipality of Utuado, Puerto Rico. The archaeological site consists of seven uncovered ball court and plaza sites or bateyes . The site, also known by the names of Dance Grounds Butterbaughs Estate or Vega del Hoyo Site , was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 as part of the Ball court/plaza sites of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands multiple property submission which includes 53 other sites in Puerto Rico and 3 sites on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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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 07000584. It was listed on June 20, 2007.
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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 Bateyes de Vivi listed on the National Register?
Bateyes de Vivi was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Bateyes de Vivi?
Bateyes de Vivi is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bateyes de Vivi?
The period of significance for Bateyes de Vivi is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Bateyes de Vivi?
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