About this property
The Casa de la Diosa Mita (in English, the House of the Goddess Mita) was a house located in Arecibo barrio-pueblo in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The house itself is unique because of its Beaux-Arts architectural design and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1988. It was listed on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2000.
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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 88000966. It was listed on September 8, 1988.
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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 de la Diosa Mita listed on the National Register?
Casa de la Diosa Mita was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Casa de la Diosa Mita?
Casa de la Diosa Mita is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Casa de la Diosa Mita?
The period of significance for Casa de la Diosa Mita is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Casa de la Diosa Mita?
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