Casa de los Ponce de Leon
About this property
The Casa de los Ponce de León is a historic house in San Germán, Puerto Rico. It is possibly the oldest residence in use in Puerto Rico. Its most famous resident was the poet Lola Rodriguez Ponce de León.
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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 83002295. It was listed on March 9, 1983.
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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 los Ponce de Leon listed on the National Register?
Casa de los Ponce de Leon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Casa de los Ponce de Leon?
Casa de los Ponce de Leon is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Casa de los Ponce de Leon?
The period of significance for Casa de los Ponce de Leon is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Casa de los Ponce de Leon?
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