About this property
Casa Alonso is a house museum and cultural center in Vega Baja Pueblo, the historic downtown of the municipality of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The house is also known as Museo de Arte, Historia y Cultura Casa Alonso, administered by the municipality of Vega Baja.
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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 96001491. It was listed on December 13, 1996.
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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 Casa Alonso listed on the National Register?
Casa Alonso was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Casa Alonso?
Casa Alonso is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Casa Alonso?
The period of significance for Casa Alonso is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Casa Alonso?
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