About this property
Casa del Rey (Spanish for 'house of the king') is a historic building and former cabildo located in the historic center of Dorado, Puerto Rico. Throughout its history it has also been known as the Militia Guard Headquarters (Cuartel de la Guardia de Milicias), Parador del Rey, and the Municipal Jail of Dorado (Cárcel Municipal de Dorado). The building, the oldest in town, provided housing for Spanish government personnel and also served as the regional military headquarters.
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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 89000408. It was listed on May 18, 1989.
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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 del Rey listed on the National Register?
Casa del Rey was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Casa del Rey?
Casa del Rey is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Casa del Rey?
The period of significance for Casa del Rey is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Casa del Rey?
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