About this property
Casa Márquez is a historic manor house located in Hormigueros Pueblo, the administrative and historic center of the municipality of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico. The manor house dates to at least 1823 when it was built at the site of plantation and hacienda, with modifications being made in 1885 and 1935. The manor house is one of the best-preserved houses of its kind in the island and it has been owned by the local Márquez family for six generations. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
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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 15000311. It was listed on May 31, 2015.
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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 Marquez listed on the National Register?
Casa Marquez was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Casa Marquez?
Casa Marquez is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Casa Marquez?
The period of significance for Casa Marquez is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1823.
Can I research the history near Casa Marquez?
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