About this property
Casa Paoli (English: Paoli House) is a historic house and biographical museum in barrio Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the Ponce Historic Zone. The house is significant as the birthplace of Antonio Paoli (1871–1946), a tenor who was the "first Puerto Rican to reach international recognition in the performing arts" and "one of the most outstanding opera singers of all times". The house was the childhood home of the artist and he was introduced to art and opera at this house during his formative…
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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 09000769. It was listed on September 30, 2009.
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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 Paoli listed on the National Register?
Casa Paoli was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Casa Paoli?
Casa Paoli is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Casa Paoli?
The period of significance for Casa Paoli is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.
Can I research the history near Casa Paoli?
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