About this property
The Cementerio Municipal de Mayagüez, also known as Cementerio Viejo, was constructed in 1876 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It was designed by the municipal architect Félix Vidal d’Ors following the master plan for the city from 1804. The outskirts of the cemetery are defined by brick walls and niches, the area is divided by two streets that intersect.
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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 88001247. It was listed on August 24, 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 Cementerio Municipal de Mayaguez listed on the National Register?
Cementerio Municipal de Mayaguez was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Cementerio Municipal de Mayaguez?
Cementerio Municipal de Mayaguez is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cementerio Municipal de Mayaguez?
The period of significance for Cementerio Municipal de Mayaguez is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1804.
Can I research the history near Cementerio Municipal de Mayaguez?
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